CSCS Health & Safety Test· CSCS / CITB
Prolonged skin contact with wet cement or concrete can cause:
Choices
- ANo harm at all
- BSerious cement burns and dermatitisCorrect
- CImproved grip
- DTemporary colour change only
Answer
Serious cement burns and dermatitis
Wet cement is highly alkaline and can cause severe chemical burns and allergic dermatitis. Wear waterproof gloves, keep skin covered, and wash any cement off the skin promptly.
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