• Wear waterproof gloves when handling wet concrete, mortar, or cement.
• Wear waterproof trousers or knee pads when kneeling in wet concrete.
• Cover all exposed skin with long sleeves and appropriate PPE.
• Wash contaminated skin immediately with clean water for at least 20 minutes.
• Remove clothing soaked with wet concrete or cement slurry without delay.
• Wear safety goggles when mixing, pouring, or working near wet concrete.
• Use barrier cream on hands before wearing gloves as additional protection.
• Attend COSHH training on cement products and understand the risks.
• Report any skin redness, irritation, or cracking to your supervisor early.
• Ensure eyewash stations are available at all concrete work locations.

• DON'T kneel or sit in wet concrete without waterproof knee protection.
• DON'T handle wet concrete with bare hands even for a short time.
• DON'T wait to wash off cement — the longer it stays, the deeper the burn.
• DON'T wear contaminated clothing without removing and washing it.
• DON'T rub your eyes or face while handling cement or wet concrete.
• DON'T ignore minor skin irritation — it can develop into serious dermatitis.
• DON'T use solvents or thinners to clean cement off your skin.
• DON'T mix cement in windy conditions without eye and respiratory protection.
• DON'T share gloves — dermatitis can be triggered by contaminated PPE.
• DON'T eat, drink, or smoke without washing hands after cement work.

See also: Cement and Concrete Burns | Dermatitis Prevention