When working with cement - is it ok to give employees milk before and after work.?

Do not give milk before or after exposure to cement

Milk does more than "neutralize" the hydrochloric acid in cement.

The problem with milk is that a reaction take place between the calcium salt of the acid with the albumin of milk or blood to form an insoluble compound. Such compounds are deposited in tissues resulting in a condition known as "cement dermatitis."

Here are some precautions you can take:

- Provide workers with protective clothing and equipment, including gloves, goggles, and respirators.

- Encourage workers to wash their hands and face thoroughly after working with cement.

- Provide workers with access to clean drinking water.

- Train workers about the hazards of cement and how to protect themselves.