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  • Dermatology
  • Occupational Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Occupational skin diseases (BK No. 5101) are the most frequently reported notifiable occupational diseases in Germany.
  • Preventive measures allow most affected individuals to continue their profession.
  • Recent revisions to the German ordinance on occupational diseases (BKV) in January 2015 introduced new classifications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight and discuss the key aspects of the newly defined occupational disease BK 5103.
  • To inform about the classification of skin cancer caused by UV irradiation as an occupational disease.
  • To clarify the diagnostic criteria for "multiple" actinic keratoses or squamous cell carcinoma.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the German ordinance on occupational diseases (BKV) revision from January 2015.
  • Analysis of the definition and criteria for the new occupational disease classification BK 5103.
  • Discussion of the implications for occupational health and safety.

Main Results:

  • Occupational disease BK 5103 specifically addresses squamous cell carcinoma or multiple actinic keratoses caused by natural UV irradiation.
  • "Multiple" is defined as over five actinic keratosis lesions in 12 months or field cancerization > 4 cm(2).
  • This classification aims to improve recognition and management of UV-induced skin cancers in the workplace.

Conclusions:

  • The inclusion of UV-induced skin cancer (BK 5103) represents a significant update in occupational disease recognition in Germany.
  • Understanding the criteria for BK 5103 is crucial for early diagnosis and prevention.
  • This revision underscores the importance of addressing UV exposure in occupational settings.