Contact dermatitis attributable to nickel
| Occupation (SOC) | Estimated cases | Rate/100 000/annum |
|---|---|---|
| Most frequently reported occupations from dermatologists (EPIDERM), Feb 1993–Jan 1999. Occupational rates using 1997 Labour Force Survey data19 as denominator. | ||
| SOC, Standard Occupational Classification.20 | ||
| Hairdressers (660) | 172 | 23.9 |
| Bar staff (662) | 52 | 4.7 |
| Chefs/cooks (620) | 68 | 4.4 |
| Retail cash & checkout operators (721) | 38 | 2.8 |
| Catering assistants (953) | 32 | 2.5 |
| Counter clerks/cashiers (411) | 43 | 2.2 |
| Cleaners (958) | 83 | 1.8 |
| Nurses (340) | 52 | 1.7 |
| Metal workers (516) | 39 | 1.7 |
| Sales assistants (720) | 57 | 0.8 |
| Secretaries (459) | 26 | 0.8 |
| Overall | 1190 | 0.8 |