Debugging farm visits
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The incidence of zoonoses in the UK has increased with the increase in educational and leisure visits to farms. Gastrointestinal zoonoses are the most common. Doctors reported 50,000 cases of campylobacter infection in 1997. Other zoonose outbreaks include Escherichia coli (E.coli) infections in several people who had visited a Nottinghamshire farm, and E.coli infections in visitors to the Glastonbury music festival, which takes place on a dairy farm. Risk management includes the provision of warning notices and handwashing facilities, and the removal of animal excreta from public areas.
Publication Name: Health & Safety at Work
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0141-8246
Year: 1998
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Plugging the gaps
Article Abstract:
Some observers suggest external occupational health consultancy services cannot provide a full service as they do not have a sufficient knowledge of the company. There will also be a tendency for them to offer the more attractive services and not those which are needed in the work environment. Some smaller companies will have to buy in consultancy because they are unable to afford to develop their own expertise. There is some concern the consultancy services are not accountable and management are not obliged to follow their advice.
Publication Name: Health & Safety at Work
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0141-8246
Year: 1998
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