If your risk assessment identifies hazards that need more effective control you will need to consider and implement a hierarchy of control measures.
Eliminate the substance or activity that causes dermatitis and you may not need to rely on other measures, eg training or PPE, which can be difficult to apply successfully. If elimination is not possible, substitute the hazard by using a safer substance or changing the task, but be aware that substitution might create different risks that will need to be assessed and managed.
| If you now | Switch to |
|---|---|
| batch mix cement | concrete pumps and cement silos, to reduce the risk of exposure to wet cement. However, you will need to set up a maintenance schedule for this equipment to make sure that it stays in good condition and repair |
| use components that you paint or finish on site | pre-painted or assembled components |
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