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474 LOUIS SCHWARTZ titis. Prevention consists in allaying of dust, use of exhaust hoods overgf processes, daily change to clean work clothes, and showers after work. . Fishing industry. There are many skin hazards in the catching and hi of fish. Abrasions and lacerations from the bony spines of the fish and from fishing gear are frequent. Secondary infections of such wounds are notj uncommon. Chronic boils called "pidgeons" and erysipeloid are not-.u among secondary complications. Certain fish inflict bites and stings, mackerel may develop dermatitis from "red feed," red-orange crustacjjjlt which the mackerel feed. Florists are subject to many of the occupational diseases that affectjafi tural workers. In addition to these, pricks, cuts, and scratches from ` flowers are not infrequent. Certain flowers and plants are well-known shrill tizers. Certain bulbs, such as tulip, hyacinth, and narcissus, can cause.ie^ul on the hands and around the finger nails of those handling them. SporotricSI occasionally reported among florists. The sporothrix enters the skin thtfffg break. The organism may be transmitted by various plants, especii barberry shrub. Prevention consists of cleanliness and wearing rubber i Fluorescent light manufacture. In the manufacture of fluorescent! beryllium was at first used. Powders containing zinc beryllium silicatej->zip ganese beryllium silicate, and beryllium oxide constituted the chief hazard have been many cases of sarcoidlike lesions of the skin among the 1 these powders. Cuts from beryllium-coated glass also have caused suchgsal Cases of chronic pulmonary bexyHiosis have been reported in this induS les'ions in the lungs simulate pulmonary sarcoids." The use of berylliii^C fluorescent-lamp industry has practically been discontinued. Glass receive immediate medical attention. ^til Furriers may develop dermatitis from the chemicals used to presej pelts: salt,-arsenic, and lime. Those engaged in "fleshing" suffer from., nails. The mordants and .tanning agents, such as dichromates, alum, and dehyde, may injure the skin. Aniline salt, aniline black, and paraphenylenecHan are the principal irritant fur dyes. Prevention consists in the wearing^ gloves, impervious sleeves and aprons, rubber boots, and-clean work clothes? Garage workers may develop dermatitis from gasoline and fronnrthll soaps usedtq clean cars. These soaps if used, to, clean thehands^cause dec Folhculjtissp^tlje arms andJthe .thighs occurs' from exposure :to ;o]ls and* PreygnticinECQnSistsriin . wearingvimpervious sleeves and aprons-'daily wK'a clean work dethes, and.showers after work. , ttfes Glass workers. Alkalies, such as lime and sodium carbonate, and arseniqj -dmBatitiazamongLltbatch-mixersil-Jltchers-may.-.de-veic>p-def-matiliPf^S,` fluoric acid. Lesions of the lip and teeth occur among glass blowers* <l|l( ' consists of daily change to clean dustproof work clothes, rubber glovesffb'rL petroleum jelly in nostrils for those exposed to alkalies and arsenic,-''anW after work. KOCCUPATIONAL DERMATOSES 475 Masers and beauticians may develop dermatitis from ammonium thiopgrdcalkalies used for waving or straightening hair; from resins used to Spit..curled or straight; from alkalies and solvents.used to manicure; friyee. tonics, and perfumes. Mycotic and pus infections may be conJjpijjjjfention consists in washing the hands after handling each customer, Iffeaterubber gloves and impervious sleeves and aprons, anointing the |||ual parts of lanolin and cold cream before retiring at night. t.:makers and users. All insecticides are skin irritants. Workers ising them should protect the skin by showers after work and im; changed daily. el workers. Those engaged in front of furnaces suffer from heat |hgieotases. Those mixing batches may get dermatitis from lime and ...SffpLacids and alkalies used in "pickling" may cause dermatitis as do ^g^^ffrnpounds used in drawing wire. Nitrate, cyanide, and soda ash many among "case hardeners." Lubricants and quenching and cutting ^folliculitis and acne. Core and mold makers may develop dermaflchemicals used in the sand. Prevention consists in showers after to clean work clothes, canvas or leather gloves to handle steel `gloves for "pieklers." Imfdrfcers. Principal skin hazards are disinfectants, strong alkalies, ligand solvents. Dermatitis may be contracted from irritant chemifaIl!SIfiSthes. Prevention consists in wearing rubber gloves, impervious * iftonSj-and-in-rubbing-equaLparts of lanolin and cold cream into the Hsiring at night. wpkers. Those engaged in handling the fresh hides are subject to the Into which the hides are immersed as well as to the preservatives ^fthe hides. The chemicals used for removing the hair are lime and turn sulfides. All of these can cause ulcers and dermatitis. The Jlboth vegetable and chemical, such as sumac, dichromates, and insflmay cause dermatitis. The dyes used 'On1 leather affect the skin gpnlPAhthrax may be contracted from infected hides. Prevention I|||per8 after work, wearing impervious gloves, sleeves, and aprons, jeBsSfeftatt-work clothes, and immediate disinfection of all cuts and g^^ipf&'chief skin hazard is from the cutting oils, especially the _^^^Sils. They cause folliculitis, acne, and pustules, and sometimes |f/?i^^M;etal chips may wound the skin. The solvents qj&ecbfof degreas- 1 rulific_smirce of dermatitis. Alkaline coolants mayjdefat the skin wearing impervious sleeves and aprons, protective ointment. ^rfjfttbsljjtofrthe dermatitis among painters is caused by solvents a'nd d ` h .hlfenot by pigments and dyes used in the paint, although some &iv^ne allergic.to these chemicals. Paint removers are all strong skin irri- RSG3TO