Health in practice: occupational dermatitis

Article Abstract:

The sometimes devastating effects of occupational dermatitis can lead to workers having to give up work completely and registered as disabled. Hairdressers are in a very high risk category as they deal with chemicals on a daily basis. Other high risk industries are agriculture, catering and construction. Employers must take appropriate action to ensure any contact between an employee and a toxic or aggressive material is limited and carried out under strict codes of practise.

Prevention, Skin diseases, Occupational dermatitis

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OH ethics

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the dilemmas which are frequently faced by occupational health practitioners. Case studies which include the infection of patients by doctors, assessment of prospective pilots and prospective employees' health assessments are discussed.

Medical personnel, Ethical aspects, Workers

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Tackling lung disease

Article Abstract:

Occupational lung disease still accounts for almost 2000 deaths annually in the United Kingdom despite health and safety measures. These deaths are largely preventable and strategies for reducing risk are presented.

Causes of, Lung diseases

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