“Abrasive soaps get your hands clean, but they can also remove the outermost layers of skin and leave pores open and unprotected,” Jordan said. “Plus, most rags in metalworking shops, even the clean ones, have metal particles on them. Get those in your skin and you get irritation, rash and dermatitis.”
Eliminate dermatitis problems in your shop by following two simple rules:
-Keep dirty aprons, rags and clothing away from skin
-Use non-media or soft media soap (corn meal soap is best)
4 Steps to Healthy Hands
Pre-Work Protect: Helps protect the skin against contact with various workplace contaminants, irritants, and working conditions.
Cleanse: Remove dirt and irritants while keeping skin healthy and preventing occupational dermatitis.
Sanitize: Can be used without water to kill germs and provide a higher level of hand hygiene.
After-Work Restoration: Help to maintain the skin in healthy condition by keeping it soft and avoiding dryness.