Health Tip: Protect Your Skin at Work

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The workplace can be hard on hands, especially if you work near harsh chemicals or in an environment that takes a toll on your skin.

The American Academy of Family Physicians suggests:

• Wear protective clothing and equipment, such as gloves and aprons, to keep oils, grease and caustic chemicals off your skin.
• After work, remove clothing that has been in contact with chemicals. Put on newly washed clothing the next day.
• Don’t use mineral spirits, turpentine, gasoline or kerosene to clean your skin. After washing your hands with soap and water, apply lotion, cream or petroleum jelly.
• Have an emergency plan to safely and quickly remove chemicals that touch your skin or eyes.
• Don’t eat, drink or smoke in your work space
• If you work outside, regularly apply sunscreen.

Source: HealthDay

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