How does skin come into contact with chemicals?

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  Immersing hands (sometimes legs) into chemicals
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  Direct handling of contaminated workpieces
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  Contact with contaminated surfaces (eg workbench, tools, clothing and containers)
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  Splashing (eg when liquid or powdery chemicals are mixed or handled
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  In deposits in the air (eg cement dust)
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  Wet work (eg frequent hand washing)
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Note on wet work

Prolonged or frequent contact with water, particularly in combination with soaps and detergents, can cause dermatitis (eg a long time spent washing up or frequent handwashing). ‘Wet work’ is the term used to describe such tasks in the workplace.