Examples of skin irritants and sensitisers, together with occupations where they occur
| Example occupations | Examples of irritants |
|---|---|
| General manufacturing, Healthcare | Alcohols |
| General manufacturing, Engineering | Degreasers |
| Engineering | Cutting oils & coolants |
| Food, Cleaning, Beauty, Healthcare | Disinfectants |
| MVR, Petrochemical Industry, Chemical Production | Petroleum products |
| Food, Cleaning, Beauty, Healthcare | Soaps & cleaning products |
| Food, Cleaning, Beauty, Healthcare | Wetwork |
| Example occupations | Examples of sensitisers |
|---|---|
| Engineering, Manufacture of hard metal, Foundries | Cobalt |
| Plating, Engineering | Chromium & chromates |
| Hair & Beauty, Product manufacture | Cosmetics & fragrances |
| Construction | Epoxy resins |
| Plating, Hair & Beauty, Engineering | Nickel |
| Florists, Horticulture, Agriculture | Plants |
| Product manufacture | Preservatives |
| Construction, Healthcare | Resins & Acrylates |