Preventive Measures for Ear and Hand Care for Irritant Dermatitis PDF
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This document provides preventive measures for ear health, focusing on avoiding exposure and ototoxic medications. It also details hand care measures to prevent irritant dermatitis, emphasizing proper hygiene and avoiding prolonged wet work or using gloves for extended durations. The text covers occupational hazard prevention of various types.
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Preventive measures for ear: 1-Avoid Causal exposure (industries) to prevent hearing loss: Quarrying and mining. Food industry. Agriculture. Entertainment industry (pubs, clubs, discos). Armed forces and security services. Construction industry. Metal working. Aviation. 2-Prevention...
Preventive measures for ear: 1-Avoid Causal exposure (industries) to prevent hearing loss: Quarrying and mining. Food industry. Agriculture. Entertainment industry (pubs, clubs, discos). Armed forces and security services. Construction industry. Metal working. Aviation. 2-Prevention of otitis externa requires meticulous aural toilet. 3- Treating underline medical condition (meningitis, infection, ….etc). 4- Avoid Ototoxic medication like: Aminoglycosides (e.g. gentamicin): quinine salicylates furosemide Good hand care measures to risk of irritant dermatitis Ensure hands are not wet for >2h/day or >20 times each day. For potent irritants these exposure limits. Avoid wearing gloves for >4h/day. Use tools that avoid wet-work or contact with irritants. Wash hands in warm (not cold or hot) water and dry thoroughly. Use protective gloves from the start of wet-work. Minimize glove use—induces dermatitis by occluding skin surface. If protective gloves used for >10min wear cotton gloves underneath. Keep gloves intact and dry inside. Avoid introducing irritants into the gloves. Do not wear rings at work—they trap water and contaminants. Use lipid-rich moisturizing creams at and after work.
