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Occupational Diseases : CSCS ( Read Up on These -&- will ask Q/s )
* Asthma – a Lung Disorder affected by Dust and Fumes .
* Dermatitis – a Skin Disorder
* Tetanus – ( Lock Jaw ) a Virus caught through Open-Cuts from the Ground / Soil .
* Weil’s Disease ( Leptospiroris ) caught from Rats . This Disease can be Confused with the Flu due to similar symptoms . ( Rat’s Pee ) ←←
* HAVS ( Hand – Arm Vibrating Syndrome ) – a Condition arising from the Prolongued Use of Vibrating Tool’s e.g. Jack Hammers .
Asthma : Breathing in certain dusts, gases, fumes and vapours within the workplace can cause asthma. Asthma is a very serious health problem that can ruin lives. Shortness of breath, wheezing and painful coughing are just some of the symptoms that Occupational Asthma sufferers may have to deal with every day.
Engineering workers - common causes of asthma
Metalworking fluids ( MWFs ) can cause occupational asthma if you inhale the mist or vapour generated during machining/shaping operations. MWFs can also cause Dermatitis .←←←
Skin at work :
Work - related skin disease can affect people in a wide range of occupations. Wherever you work, the APC approach (avoid, protect, check) can reduce the chances of suffering painful and sometimes debilitating skin conditions.
Dermatitis
What is dermatitis?
Dermatitis is a skin condition caused by contact with something that irritates the skin or causes an allergic reaction. It usually occurs where the irritant touches the skin, but not always.
What is leptospirosis ? ( Weil’s disease )
Two types of leptospirosis infection can affect workers in the UK.
** Weil’s disease This is a serious and sometimes fatal infection that is transmitted to humans by contact with urine from infected rats.
** The Hardjo form of leptospirosis This is transmitted from cattle to humans.
What are the symptoms ?
Both diseases start with a flu-like illness with a persistent and severe headache, which can lead to vomiting and muscle pains and ultimately to jaundice, meningitis and kidney failure. In rare cases the diseases can be fatal.
Who is at risk ?
Anyone who is exposed to rats, rat or cattle urine or to fetal fluids from cattle is at risk.
Farmers are now the main group at risk for both Weil’s disease and cattle leptospirosis: the cattle form is a special risk for dairy farmers.
Other people who have contracted leptospirosis in recent years include vets, meat inspectors, butchers, abattoir and sewer workers.
Workers in contact with canal and river water are also at risk.
How might I catch it ?
The bacteria can get into your body through cuts and scratches and through the lining of the mouth, throat and eyes after contact with infected urine or contaminated water, such as in sewers, ditches, ponds and slow-flowing rivers. People working in dairy parlours are often in contact with cattle urine. Rat urine may also contaminate animal feed stuffs on farms.
How can I prevent it ?
Get rid of rats. Don’t touch them with unprotected hands.
* Asthma – a Lung Disorder affected by Dust and Fumes .
* Dermatitis – a Skin Disorder
* Tetanus – ( Lock Jaw ) a Virus caught through Open-Cuts from the Ground / Soil .
* Weil’s Disease ( Leptospiroris ) caught from Rats . This Disease can be Confused with the Flu due to similar symptoms . ( Rat’s Pee ) ←←
* HAVS ( Hand – Arm Vibrating Syndrome ) – a Condition arising from the Prolongued Use of Vibrating Tool’s e.g. Jack Hammers .
Asthma : Breathing in certain dusts, gases, fumes and vapours within the workplace can cause asthma. Asthma is a very serious health problem that can ruin lives. Shortness of breath, wheezing and painful coughing are just some of the symptoms that Occupational Asthma sufferers may have to deal with every day.
Engineering workers - common causes of asthma
Metalworking fluids ( MWFs ) can cause occupational asthma if you inhale the mist or vapour generated during machining/shaping operations. MWFs can also cause Dermatitis .←←←
Skin at work :
Work - related skin disease can affect people in a wide range of occupations. Wherever you work, the APC approach (avoid, protect, check) can reduce the chances of suffering painful and sometimes debilitating skin conditions.
Dermatitis
What is dermatitis?
Dermatitis is a skin condition caused by contact with something that irritates the skin or causes an allergic reaction. It usually occurs where the irritant touches the skin, but not always.
What is leptospirosis ? ( Weil’s disease )
Two types of leptospirosis infection can affect workers in the UK.
** Weil’s disease This is a serious and sometimes fatal infection that is transmitted to humans by contact with urine from infected rats.
** The Hardjo form of leptospirosis This is transmitted from cattle to humans.
What are the symptoms ?
Both diseases start with a flu-like illness with a persistent and severe headache, which can lead to vomiting and muscle pains and ultimately to jaundice, meningitis and kidney failure. In rare cases the diseases can be fatal.
Who is at risk ?
Anyone who is exposed to rats, rat or cattle urine or to fetal fluids from cattle is at risk.
Farmers are now the main group at risk for both Weil’s disease and cattle leptospirosis: the cattle form is a special risk for dairy farmers.
Other people who have contracted leptospirosis in recent years include vets, meat inspectors, butchers, abattoir and sewer workers.
Workers in contact with canal and river water are also at risk.
How might I catch it ?
The bacteria can get into your body through cuts and scratches and through the lining of the mouth, throat and eyes after contact with infected urine or contaminated water, such as in sewers, ditches, ponds and slow-flowing rivers. People working in dairy parlours are often in contact with cattle urine. Rat urine may also contaminate animal feed stuffs on farms.
How can I prevent it ?
Get rid of rats. Don’t touch them with unprotected hands.
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