Skin Diseases At Work Course

Skin Diseases at Work – Online Course

Course overview
This one-hour online course introduces work-related skin diseases, their causes and the conditions that can develop through workplace exposure. Learners explore contact dermatitis, urticaria, skin cancer, leucoderma, skin infections and latex allergies. The course also covers managing exposure risks and the APC approach, helping learners develop awareness of occupational skin health and appropriate workplace practices. It is CPD accredited and carries 1 CPD point.

Please note: This Level 1 course provides introductory awareness of work-related skin diseases and their prevention. It does not replace practical, regulated or role-specific training that an employer may require.

What the course covers
• Introduction to skin diseases at work
• Types of work-related skin diseases
• Causes of skin disease
• Skin reactions to breaches
• Contact dermatitis
• Urticaria
• Skin cancer
• Leucoderma
• Skin infections
• Latex allergies
• Managing workplace exposure risks
• The APC approach

Who is it for?
This introductory course is suitable for people seeking workplace awareness, induction training, refresher learning or improved knowledge of occupational skin health. It may be useful for:
• Occupational health and safety professionals
• Healthcare workers and occupational health nurses
• Employees in healthcare, manufacturing, construction and food service
• Human resources professionals and managers
• Trade union representatives
• Construction workers and tradespeople
• Employers and business owners
• Staff with responsibilities for workplace health, safety or risk management

Practical benefits
• Improve awareness of common work-related skin conditions
• Understand potential workplace causes and exposure risks
• Recognise different types of occupational skin disease
• Develop knowledge of workplace skin protection and prevention
• Understand individual responsibilities and role boundaries
• Communicate appropriately when skin-related concerns arise
• Recognise when further advice, reporting or escalation may be needed
• Support safer and more consistent workplace practices

What learners will be able to do
• Explain key terms and principles associated with work-related skin diseases
• Recognise the relevance of occupational skin health in everyday work
• Identify common skin conditions and workplace exposure concerns
• Understand responsibilities and limits within their role
• Apply appropriate good-practice principles in workplace situations
• Communicate effectively with relevant people about skin-related concerns
• Recognise when advice, reporting or escalation is appropriate
• Use their learning to support safer workplace practices

Is this training a legal requirement?
The supplied course information discusses workplace health and safety responsibilities and employers’ duty to provide a safe working environment. However, it does not identify a specific law or state that this particular course is legally required.

Assessment and certificate
Learners complete an online quiz at the end of the course. Unlimited retakes are available. On successful completion, learners receive a free CPD-accredited certificate that can be downloaded or printed at home. A hard copy can also be requested.

The course is delivered online, with access allocated upon completion of purchase.