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An overview of occupational lung disease in the UK - causes and examples of how to prevent and control exposure.
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- 1. Occupational Lung Disease - Prevention is better than cure Mike Slater BOHS President 2014/15
- 2. There are currently approximately 12,000 deaths each year due to occupational respiratory diseases
- 3. 12,000 people per year equates to 33 people per day But we don’t hear anything about it in the news
- 4. An estimated 1.1 million people who worked in 2011/12 were suffering from a work-related illness
- 5. Lung Cancer 5.3%.of cancer deaths (over 8000 deaths in 2005) in GB are attributable to occupational exposures.
- 6. 15% of COPD is attributable to occupation, accounting for approximately 4000 deaths per year in Britain
- 7. Fibrosis In Great Britain, coal workers’ pneumoconiosis, asbestosis and silicosis account for approximately 580 deaths per year
- 8. Many agents, particularly respiratory sensitisers, can cause asthma
- 9. What are the main causes of occupational lung disease in the UK?
- 10. Almost 5000 deaths per year attributable to asbestos exposure
- 11. Silica released during stone cutting activities Source: HSE Approx 1000 cancer deaths every year due to silica exposure
- 12. Welding is a common process and exposure to fume can le to COPD, asthma and other diseases, including cancer.
- 13. Fume from processes like this one can lead to COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
- 14. Now you see it Paint sprayers can be exposed to a wide range of hazardous substances including solvents and isocyanates
- 15. Bakers are about 80 times more likely to develop occupational asthma than the average British worker
- 16. Approx 1000 fatalities per year from cancer due to exposure to diesel exhaust emissions at work
- 17. Active ingredients in many modern drugs are highly toxic – many are sensitisers or carcinogens
- 18. Recycling Here workers can be ex wide range of hazardou Exposure to moulds, e and other componen aerosols are associat respiratory sensitis
- 19. Fracking Fracking has been in the news due to environmental concerns, but the process can also lead to workers being exposed to silica dust and hazardous chemicals
- 22. Recognise Evaluate Control Occupational Hygiene
- 23. Recognise Evaluate Control Occupational Hygiene
- 24. Recognise Evaluate Control Occupational Hygiene
- 25. Prevention Engineering Work practices PPE There are many different measures that can be implemented. Some are more effective than others.
- 27. The use of asbestos has been eliminated
- 28. In Europe sand blasting with sand (which presents a high risk of silicosis) has been banned
- 30. Source: http://www.hse.gov.uk/copd/casestudies/wetcut.htm Using water to minimise emissions of dust during cutting of stone and concrete
- 32. LEV with partial containment
- 34. Local exhaust ventilation – needs to be well designed
- 37. Prevention Engineering Work practices PPE Reduce exposure time Increase distance Working methods Standard procedures
- 39. Why is PPE the last resort?
- 40. Why is PPE the last resort? • It only protects the user • It doesn’t address the source of the problem • It is usually not as effective as people believe • It’s uncomfortable and people don’t like wearing it
- 42. Prevention Engineering Work practices PPE Good management of the risk and controls is also needed
- 44. Quite often a solution to common problems is already available
- 47. Occupational Hygienists have the knowledge and skills to help employers find solutions