How does skin come into contact with chemicals?
![Hand dipping object in chemical](../assets/images/dipping-small.jpg)
![Person handling object on machine](../assets/images/workpiece-small.jpg)
![person pouring chemical into large container](../assets/images/splash-small.jpg)
![Person wearing boilersuit covered with dust and dust in the air](../assets/images/dust-small.jpg)
![Person surrounded by dust in the air](../assets/images/dust2-small.jpg)
![Hands being washed](../assets/images/wetwork-sm.jpg)
Note on wet work
Prolonged or frequent contact with water, particularly in combination with soaps and detergents, can cause dermatitis (eg a long time spent washing up or frequent handwashing). 'Wet work' is the term used to describe such tasks in the workplace.