Sore skin or rashes caused by concrete can even affect your kids.
Todd 11-21-2006
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Be aware of the dangers of Concrete Poisoning.

Skin problems from cement are widespread. Unfortunately, problems are often tolerated as part of the price of the work in some trades. Our tolerance permits the high rates of occupational skin problems in the United States to continue. A change in attitude is needed.

Here is the best site that i have found regarding this topic.

http://www.cdc.gov/elcosh/docs/d0400/d000458/d000458.html#2


Bob 11-22-2006
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every operator should have a gallon of vinegar in his pump. if this is used on the job to wash the affected area this problem (rash, swelling and infection) would not be an issue. take care of yourself so the doctor does not need to.

JohnThomas 11-24-2006
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I may be wrong but as long as you wash the concrete off as soon as it gets on you, you shouldnt have a problem.

Derputzmeister 11-24-2006
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At the end of a job, after all hands had departed the jobsite.  I got a clog and had to do a boom party by myself.  I got concrete all over my backside.  All over my back, shoulders, arm pits and buttocks.  It was extremely painful.  It was like being burned by fire.  The skin just melted away.  I was located two hours drive from the shop/home.  By the time I got home it was too late.  I didn't have any white vinegar on my truck.  Water washing my body and cloths at the jobsite didn't solve the problem.  The cement was already in my pores and clothing.   Now I always carry a quart of white vinegar, soft soap or Go Jo orange soap,  and a complete change of cloths in my first aid bag.  Don't make the same mistake I did.....When you get covered in concrete you must (1) water wash it off (2) change clothing and footware (3) get your PH Factor back (white vinegar) to normal quick.