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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Reduce work-related skin diseases — OSH‑03

Status: Improving

  
Improving
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Most Recent Data:
1.8 occupational skin diseases or disorders per 10,000 full-time workers (2020)

Target:
0.3 per 10,000

Desired Direction:
Decrease desired

Baseline:
2.2 occupational skin diseases or disorders per 10,000 full-time workers occurred in 2017

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Reduce employer-reported occupational skin diseases or disorders among full-time workers

Target-Setting Method
Projection

Data Sources:  Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII), DOL/BLS; Current Population Survey (CPS), Census and DOL/BLS

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Summary

Every year in the United States, millions of workers are exposed to chemicals that can be absorbed through the skin. This can lead to skin diseases or disorders, which may affect a person’s ability to do their job. Interventions tailored to specific industries can prevent work-related skin problems.

Topics:  Workplace, Workforce

Workgroup: Occupational Safety and Health Workgroup

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