Accidental skin contact with concentrated nicotine from mixing shortfills and 10 ml nicotine shots is common. This guide gives clear, step-by-step first-aid actions using GOV.UK chemical-emergency principles, explains when to call 999, and covers simple workplace responsibilities under HSE and MHRA rules.
Recent measurements show vape shops can generate very high particle and PM2.5 concentrations, and biomonitoring links occupational exposure to nicotine uptake and oxidative stress. This article summarises the evidence and gives practical, evidence‑based steps—ventilation, portable filtration, PPE and written policies—to reduce aerosol exposure for UK vape shop staff in 2026.
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