Hazards
Asthma
Asthma is a growing problem in Australia and is an occupational health issue in many workplaces, yet not enough is being done about it. As the health and safety rep, you can ensure that this issue is addressed in your workplace. A strategy should be in place in all workplaces to firstly prevent exposure to sensitisers (eg dusts) and secondly protect people with asthma from exposure to triggers (eg cigarette smoke).
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Asthma - what is it?
What is it and who is at risk? What are its main effects?
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Legal Standards for Asthma
There are no specific OHS regulations on asthma in Victoria - but employers still have duties.
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Asthma Action Plan for Reps
If you think something in your workplace may be causing or triggering asthma, what can you do about it? [read more] -
Substances causing/worsening asthma
Referred to as 'asthma agents' there may be over 200 of them - and many of them are found in workplaces. [read more] -
Asthma - sources of information
There are lots of different sources of information on occupational asthma [read more]