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Occupational Asthma Causative Agents / Sensitisers

The causative agents below contain occupational asthma information, resources, references and links. A list of related jobs is also shown.

For many occupational asthma causative agents / sensitisers the risk of occupational asthma is increased as the level of exposure is increased. Try to reduce the exposure as much as possible by extracting, enclosing the agent, by using respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and by using clean working methods. All of the causative agents listed here carry a risk of occupational asthma and employers should provide health surveillance.

To carry out health surveillance assess a worker’s respiratory health before they start work to provide a baseline record. Ensure a regular (at least annual) questionnaire and clinical assessment and follow up the results. If workers are identified as having possible occupational asthma they should be referred to a specialist as quickly as possible.

			Isocyanates
			Metal Working Fluids
			Chrome Fumes
			Colophony (Solder)
			Latex

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