Asthma

Asthma guidance for GPs from BOHRF submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Results of an evidence review on the management of occupational asthma for GPs

Case Studies - Painting (Motor vehicles) submitted by HSE — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

A series of brief case studies of workers in motor vehicle repair using isocyanate paints. It illustrates some of the poor or dangerous working practices that can lead to related health problems, such as asthma, chest pains, dermatitis and more.

Cleaners' risk of asthma submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Reports on research showing increased risk of asthma amongst cleaners

Do you have occupational asthma? submitted by khindmarch — last modified 2007-07-24 11:28

An information leaflet on dealing with asthma caused, or made worse, by work.

Do you have occupational asthma? submitted by khindmarch — last modified 2007-10-29 12:28

Advice on the control and prevention of asthma at, or caused by, work.

list of chemical asthmagens submitted by Simon Pickvance — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

This is a list of asthmagens based on the work of Chan-Yeung and Malo, from the HAZMAP database

Management of Occupational Asthma and COPD patients (Hilton Hotel, Sheffield, from 2005-11-23 09:00 to 2005-11-23 16:45) — submitted by Rowan Merewood

Irwin Mitchell, in conjunction with the Sheffield Occupational Health Advisory Service (SOHAS) and the Sheffield Occupational and Environmental Lung Injury Centre (SOELICE), is organising 'Management of Occupational Asthma and COPD patients: A study day'.

Motor Vehicle Repair submitted by HSE — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

The HSE's page that collects together the hazards of working in motor vehicle repair and best practice for keeping safe in that environment. Covers the topics of painting, fumes, welding, noise, vibration, chemicals, and more.

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.

Safe Working with 2-pack isocyanate paints submitted by HSE — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

A guide from the HSE on working with 2-pack isocyanate paints which are used widely in motor vehicle repair. It covers the health risks from these paints, such as asthma, dermatitis and other conditions. It also details preventative measures that should be taken in the workplace.

TUC - Asthma submitted by WHIG Administrator — last modified 2005-10-04 16:29

Asthma is an inflammatory disorder of the airways which leads to them becoming inflamed, muscles in the airways tightening, and too much mucus being produced. As the airways narrow, the air has more difficulty getting in and out and this is what causes the person with asthma to have problems in breathing. Asthma symptoms can include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and a tightening around the chest. For some sufferers the symptoms are so severe that they cannot work again. Occupational asthma is caused when workers breathe in substances at work that leads to them developing a sensitivity to it. The body sets off an immune reaction to the substance, and any further exposure can bring about an attack. In some cases the symptoms develop immediately after exposure, but for some people they will not appear until several hours later, often at night.

Wood Based Boards submitted by cat — last modified 2006-02-21 15:53

Wood based boards are used almost everywhere. Workers complain of the dust produced by the boards but few workers know what the boards are made of or the hazards, such as melamine and urea formaldehyde resin. Informative document on the effects of hazards in laminated particle and fibre boards.