Cobalt (Co) and its compounds are widely distributed in nature and are part of numerous
anthropogenic activities. Although cobalt has a biologically necessary role as metal …

Background The most important risk factor for basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is ultraviolet (UV)
radiation. It is reasonable to assume that outdoor workers with a long history of work‐related …

Wet-work can be defined as activities where workers have to immerse their hands in liquids
for> 2 hours per shift, or wear waterproof (occlusive) gloves for a corresponding amount of …

Background Epidemiological studies indicate that occupational hand eczema (OHE) often is
associated with persistent dermatitis and prolonged sick leave, which may lead to …

Background Occupational irritant hand dermatitis (OIHD) causes significant functional
impairment, disruption of work, and discomfort in the working population. Different …

Abstract Background Occupational skin diseases (OSDs) account for a large portion of
occupational diseases in Europe, but population‐based epidemiological studies are …

Background Incidence rates of skin cancer, both non-melanoma skin cancer and
(malignant/cutaneous) melanoma, are rising in Great Britain. It is widely accepted that solar …

The aim of this project was to study the long‐term prognosis of occupational skin diseases in
Sweden. In 1999, a questionnaire was sent to 623/655 individuals who in 1987 reported …

Skin cancer due to occupation is more common than is generally recognized, although it is
difficult to obtain an accurate estimate of its prevalence. Over the past two centuries …

Aims: To evaluate the effect of implementation of an evidence based skin care programme
for wet work employees as part of an occupational health and safety management system …