WHAT’S AT STAKE

Your skin is your first line of defense but it’s not impenetrable. Many chemicals used on the job can pass right through your skin without you noticing. Once absorbed, these substances can enter your bloodstream and travel to vital organs, causing short- or long-term health effects. The danger isn't always visible but it’s very real.

WHAT’S THE DANGER

Not all chemical hazards come from breathing fumes — some enter silently through your skin. Dermal absorption is the process by which chemicals pass through the skin and enter the bloodstream. This can happen without cuts or visible irritation, especially with substances […]