Management

Questions that need to be answered.

• Is there a causative agent present in the workplace?
• Is there an agent that may exacerbate (not cause) an asthmatic condition?
• Is there a likelihood that the employee has come in contact with the agent(s) during work?
• What is the degree of exposure and protection?
• Has there been any health surveillance?
• Was the employee aware of the risks?

Information.

• RIDDOR / data sheets
• Work place assessment
• Occupational Hygiene
• Health and Safety
• Communication with management

Intervention.

• Prevention of exposure
1. Elimination of agent
2. Substitution of agent
3. Enclosure of process
4. Relocation of individual
5. Use of personal respiratory protective equipment (in conjunction with other control measures) with training
• Health surveillance
• Monitoring of exposure
• Education
1. Disease, risks, management etc.
2. Prescribed disease – therefore entitlement to compensation through the Industrial Injuries Scheme (DSS)

• Prevention of further cases
• Termination of employment