CENTENNIAL HONORS COLLEGE
Western Illinois University
Undergraduate Research Day 2015
Poster Presentation
The Occupational Health Effects of Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Victoria Sanders, Mariah Tarver, Bria Walker, Tiffany Washington, Precious Williams,
and Tionna Williams
Faculty Mentor: Fetene Gebrewold
Health Sciences
Many people are not aware that Allergic Contact Dermatitis is present in virtually every occupational
industry. Allergic Contact Dermatitis also known as ACD. You can come in contact with Allergic
Contact Dermatitis in many different ways. Allergic Contact Dermatitis effects can be detrimental to the
welfare of occupational health resulting in skin inflammation, redness, rash, blistering, pain, irritation and
discoloration. Employers are required by OSHA to implement that workers use the proper protective gear
to reduce the risk of occupational health issues. Data was collected by reviewing literature articles,
medical and OSHA websites. The purpose of this presentation is to inform the general public about the
effects of Allergic Contact Dermatitis also known as ACD.