A Guide to Dermal Exposure Reduction: The Ongoing Program

  • Decontaminate spills, tools, equipment, and work surfaces as soon as possible. Prompt clean-up helps prevent the spread of contamination.
  • Weekly surveys of regulated areas will determine decontamination needs and enhance employee awareness of the potential for contact exposure.
  • Use the weekly survey results as a basis for safety training. Skin and surface SWYPEs™ visually demonstrate the need to follow safety procedures.
  • If changes in process procedure or chemical usage occur, re-evaluate your hazard assessment program and modify as needed.

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