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Any type of dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin and is caused by contact with chemicals and substances used in the workplace. Some irritants cause direct inflammation whilst others may take years to have any affect on the individual and may not necessarily affect the area which was in direct contact with the substance.

Common symptoms of contact dermatitis include blisters, itching and dryness of the skin. This, in turn, can lead to cracking of the skin and weeping.
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What is ‘Beat knee‘? It’s a joint disease, specifically known as osteoarthritis of the knee. A bursitis (inflammation of small sacs of fluid) develops below or underneath the kneecap as a result of severe or prolonged pressure on the knee, wearing away at the cartilage. This causes the joint to degenerate.
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It might sound blindingly obvious but it is much easier to do your job efficiently and effectively if you have tools which are designed for the purpose that they are being used! What you might not realise is that while you are grafting and trying to make the best of what you have at your disposal you could be causing yourself serious damage to your health.
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Vibration White Finger is a work injury suffered by those who use vibrating machinery such as drills, chain saws or hand guided power tools. Miners, road and forestry workers are the main areas where Vibration White Finger injury is most common. However, anyone who works with heavy vibrating equipment for prolonged times especially in a cold climate are also likely to suffer from this work injury.
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