MoD Health & Safety Handbook 

JSP 375 Vol 2 

LEAFLET 5 ANNEX E APPENDIX 4 

MAIN POINTS FOR WORKERS 

Do I know of any substances that I use that may cause dermatitis?

 See CHIP and EH40 labelling (See Leaflet 5, Annex E, Paragraphs 10

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 and 11) and COSHH 

assessments 

Do I know which PPE to use for which substance and which job? 

See Paragraphs 15 to 17 Leaflet 5, Annex E, and COSHH assessments 

Do I know how and when I should be using my PPE? 

See Paragraphs 15 to 17 Leaflet 5, Annex E, and COSHH assessments 

Do I know how to inspect my PPE for damage, how to clean and store it and when to dispose of it? 

See Paragraph 17 Leaflet 5, Annex E, 

Should I be having Health Surveillance? 

See Paragraph 18 Leaflet 5, Annex E, 

What should I use to clean my hands after work? 

See Paragraphs 13 and 14 Leaflet 5, Annex E, and warnings about  Barrier Creams  at 

Paragraphs 20 and 21 Leaflet 5, Annex E, 

What should I do if I think I am developing skin problems and/or I think the control measures are not 

working? 

See Paragraphs 12 and 27 Leaflet 5, Annex E, 

If I am not sure of the answers to any of these questions, what should I do? 

Ask your line manager or union safety representative as soon as possible. 

Leaflet 5 Annex E Appendix 4 

April 2003 

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