Skin Protection Checklist
Author: Novade Solutions
Construction workers are at risk of developing skin diseases due to exposure to the sun or other harmful substances. Use this Skin Protection Checklist template to ensure that the necessary PPE has been issued and that the work site complies with safety regulations.
Published on: 6/24/2021Skin Protection Checklist
General Information
Protection of the Skin
*1. Have the materials or substances in use been identified?
*2. Is up-to-date manufacturer’s information, in the form of safety data sheets, available on the safe use of the substances?
*3. Have the hazardous substances that will be produced by all work processes been identified?
*4. Have the necessary risk assessments been carried out?
*5. Has an attempt been made to control the hazard at source (for example, by using a less hazardous substance)?
*6. Has a COSHH assessment been carried out for the substances in use?
*7. Have the significant findings of the COSHH assessment been communicated to those who will be using or will be otherwise affected by the substance?
*8. Are the correct warning and cautionary notices displayed?
*9. Are the correct methods of handling, transport and storage for the substances being used?
*10. Are there adequate selection and training procedures available for operatives using harmful substances?
*11. Are safe working procedures in place for workers who have wet hands for long periods or who repeatedly get their hands wet?
*12. Have operatives been properly trained in the necessary precautions and protective measures required for safe working?
*13. Are safe working procedures and methods being properly implemented?
*14. Is the correct handling equipment available and in use?
*15. Is there adequate ventilation where toxic materials are in use?
*16. Are there adequate washing facilities, barrier creams and cleansing agents of the correct type available and in regular use?
*17. Are gloves, protective clothing and equipment of the correct type and specification available and in use?
*18. Have gloves and protective clothing been selected by a competent person, who may be the supplier?
*19. Is there provision for cleaning protective clothing?
*20. Is protective clothing regularly changed?
*21. Are there adequate supervision and inspection procedures in place?
*22. Is medical surveillance available for operatives, when applicable?
*23. Have appropriate welfare and first-aid facilities been provided?
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Skin Protection Checklist
General Information
Protection of the Skin
*1. Have the materials or substances in use been identified?
*2. Is up-to-date manufacturer’s information, in the form of safety data sheets, available on the safe use of the substances?
*3. Have the hazardous substances that will be produced by all work processes been identified?
*4. Have the necessary risk assessments been carried out?
*5. Has an attempt been made to control the hazard at source (for example, by using a less hazardous substance)?
*6. Has a COSHH assessment been carried out for the substances in use?
*7. Have the significant findings of the COSHH assessment been communicated to those who will be using or will be otherwise affected by the substance?
*8. Are the correct warning and cautionary notices displayed?
*9. Are the correct methods of handling, transport and storage for the substances being used?
*10. Are there adequate selection and training procedures available for operatives using harmful substances?
*11. Are safe working procedures in place for workers who have wet hands for long periods or who repeatedly get their hands wet?
*12. Have operatives been properly trained in the necessary precautions and protective measures required for safe working?
*13. Are safe working procedures and methods being properly implemented?
*14. Is the correct handling equipment available and in use?
*15. Is there adequate ventilation where toxic materials are in use?
*16. Are there adequate washing facilities, barrier creams and cleansing agents of the correct type available and in regular use?
*17. Are gloves, protective clothing and equipment of the correct type and specification available and in use?
*18. Have gloves and protective clothing been selected by a competent person, who may be the supplier?
*19. Is there provision for cleaning protective clothing?
*20. Is protective clothing regularly changed?
*21. Are there adequate supervision and inspection procedures in place?
*22. Is medical surveillance available for operatives, when applicable?
*23. Have appropriate welfare and first-aid facilities been provided?