Breathing

Peak Flow Record submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

This is a recording for for measuring your peak flow readings throughout the week. The aim of this recording form is to find the cause of breathing or chest problems at work. It can help with making the case for changes in the workplace, claiming Disablement Benefit for occupational asthma, in a civil damages claim, and helping you to manage your asthma better.

Asthma submitted by Rowan Merewood — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Between 5-10% of the general population suffers from asthma. International surveys suggest that between 1 in 10 or 1 in 5 of these asthmas are related to work. This means that at least 1% of the population suffer from an occupational asthma – or over quarter of a million workers. A recent government survey confirmed that breathing problems are the second most common health problem caused by work. If you have attacks of shortness of breath and they started when you were at work or were made worse by work, your asthma may be occupational.

Asthma Sensitisers submitted by Rowan Merewood — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

These are substances to which exposure is known to contribute to occupational asthma.

Choosing Respiratory Protection submitted by Rowan Merewood — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

A flow-chart to help choose the right form of respiratory protection for your job.