Bacteria on hands: what are they and what are the risks
Our skin is naturally colonised by numerous micro-organisms and, if with many of them coexistence is completely peaceful, pathogenic bacteria on the hands is also very common Knowing them is essential and it is even more important to know how to adequately protect yourself from the dangers that this ...
Dispensers for professional soap: office and industry
In the working world, the welfare of workers starts from small essential gestures. Careful hand care plays a key role in promoting a safe work environment and is essential to select the best products for washing and protection of the skin, to protect professionals during their daily tasks. If ...
Itchy hands and allergies: 5 common causes
Hand itching is a very common problem, involving a more or less intense sensation of discomfort localised on the palm, back or both. This discomfort can be related to several causes and can be triggered by external factors or by causes within the body. Accompanying the itching can also be redness, ...
Cracked hands: causes, natural remedies, cream
Skin lesions known as fissures can be extremely painful and can even limit the performance of normal daily activities and, above all, work activities. But what are cracked hands? The term fissure comes from the Greek word rhagades, meaning 'fissure': fissures are precisely small linear lesions that can ...
A+A Fair: Workplace safety through AI and sustainability
The A+A trade fair is the world's largest trade event focusing on occupational safety, security and health. Its 2023 edition will take place in Düsseldorf from 24 to 27 October, and Nettuno will be among the international exhibitors presenting their concrete solutions to support the ...
How to remove glue from hands: the most effective remedies
If you have ever found your hands soiled with glue, either in DIY work or in jobs involving adhesives and glue, you will certainly have realised how difficult it is to remove this type of substance from the skin. Among the good practices for safe handling of glues and similar materials is, of course, ...
Occupational disease: risks for the company
The Ministry of Labour and Social Policy offers this general definition of occupational disease 'any morbid condition that can be causally linked to the performance of any work activity'. For companies, when an employee suffers the consequences of an occupational disease, more or less serious (economic ...
Contact dermatitis on hands and fingers: irritant or allergic?
Contact dermatitis can be either irritant or allergic. The two types of dermatitis differ in their triggering cause and symptoms, but both are particularly annoying, if not disabling, for the sufferer. Find out how to recognise and treat irritant contact dermatitis (also known as ICD) and allergic ...
Dry, chapped hands: causes and remedies
The skin of our hands is an indispensable organ that every day acts as a barrier against numerous external aggressions of a thermal, physical or chemical nature. Dry, cracked or reddened hands are the result of a profound state of imbalance in the skin and, in particular, its precious hydrolipid film, ...
Mechanic’s overalls detergent: how to remove grease
Workshop workers' overalls are often soiled with substances that are difficult to remove, such as grease, oil, lubricants, glues, rust or solvents. Removing grease stains from mechanics' overalls is an arduous task if the most suitable professional detergents are not used, which are suitable for ...
