MoD Health & Safety Handbook 

JSP 375 Vol 2 

LEAFLET 5 ANNEX E APPENDIX 1 

MAIN POINTS FOR SPECIALIST TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING EXPERTS 

Do workers come in to contact with any agents that could cause dermatitis? 

 See CHIP and EH40 labelling (See Paragraphs 10

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 and 11) Leaflet 5, Annex E, and COSHH 

assessments 

Are there workplace factors that may increase the risks of skin problems? 

See Paragraph 9, Table 1 Leaflet 5, Annex E, 

Do accident reports or sickness absence show any cases of dermatitis or other skin problems? 

IF YES TO ANY OF THE ABOVE 

Can the harmful substance be removed, or can a less harmful substance be substituted? 

 See Paragraph 10

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 Leaflet 5, Annex E, 

Can the process be completely enclosed or the process automated so there is no worker exposure? 

 See Paragraphs 10

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 and 10

.4

 Leaflet 5, Annex E, 

Would local exhaust ventilation remove the hazard? 

 See Paragraph 10

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 Leaflet 5, Annex E, 

IF THE ABOVE ARE NOT REASONABLY PRACTICABLE OR DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM 

What is the most appropriate PPE? 

 See Paragraphs 10

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 and 15 to 17 Leaflet 5, Annex E, and COSHH assessment 

Is `Health Surveillance' required and if so, what? 

See Paragraphs 18 and 19 Leaflet 5, Annex E, and COSHH assessment 

Can any adverse conditions be improved with workplace engineering controls and/or better 

housekeeping? 

See Paragraph 9, Table 1 Leaflet 5, Annex E, 

Leaflet 5 Annex E Appendix 1 

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