Allergy-Related Disorders in the Construction Industry

Table 2

Common causal agents of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) in construction workers: clinical appearance and prevention.

Causal agents	Clinical features	Prevention
Epoxy resins	Erythematous-vesicular or bullous lesions vesicles, unilateral, asymmetric, involving dorsum of hands, fingers, and feet	Use of less sensitizing resin, no eating in work area.; PPE: gloves and aprons washing on contact.
Chromates	Xerotic and lichenified eczema or nummular eczema involving hands that can become widespread and persistent	Change hexavalent for less sensitizing trivalent chromium; use premixed cement; periodic examination of workers’ skin.; PPE: gloves and work shoes; wash on contact.
Thiurams and thiazoles	Eczematous eruptions localized on hands and wrist (gloves area),	PPE: gloves that do not contain such substances (e.g., nitrile gloves)