What is RASH: Resources About Skin Health?
RASH is a training package designed to educate the workplace, and students attending training institutions, about occupational contact dermatitis
RASH is a “train-the-trainer” style education package, aiming to raise awareness about appropriate ways to prevent occupational contact dermatitis. RASH can be used as a training tool in workplaces, e.g. short 15 minute ‘toolbox’ talks or training sessions of about 30 minutes, or for induction training, for self-paced learning, or included in OH&S units at training institutions.
RASH is designed for use in a wide range of industries using the general information and general presentation. There are also 5 industry-specific sections included in the reference guide and on the CD-ROM. The industries selected are those commonly affected by work-related skin problems. These 5 presentations are also now available online in the Resources About Skin Health (RASH) section of this website.
These include:
- Construction
- Food handling
- Hair and beauty
- Healthcare
- Mechanical and automotive
To order a copy of RASH please email apalmer@occderm.asn.au