Workplace radon guidance

Article Abstract:

The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has prepared a new guidance document illustrating simple and cost effective ways of dealing with radon in the workplace. The presence of radon gas is not directly related to work activity but it is still important to maintain a healthy working environment. The guidance incorporates case studies of offices, factories, shops, a primary school, a doctor's surgery and a hostel.

Environmental aspects, Radon

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Diagnosing workplace asthma

Article Abstract:

Workplace asthma can be diagnosed using a revolutionary new . The peak flow monitor assessments measurements of a workers breathing taken every two hours both at work and at home. It accurately calculates when the symptoms of asthma are triggered and professionally diagnoses which type of asthma is responsible. Up to 161 million pounds sterling is spent each year in the UK on asthma related sickness benefit.

Diagnosis, Occupational diseases

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Small firms employees 'at risk' of occupational asthma

Article Abstract:

A survey of 500 small and medium sized businesses by the National Asthma Campaign found that many companies do not realise the dangers of occupational asthma. Those who do realise the dangers fail to taken any protective action. The National Asthma Campaign is launching a new campaign to address the problem

Risk factors

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