asthma

• What is occupational asthma?  more...
• How common is occupational asthma?  more...
• What causes occupational asthma?  more...
• What kind of jobs might expose me to substances that cause occupational asthma?  more...
• Can occupational asthma be prevented?  more...
• Can occupational asthma be cured?  more...
• What should my employer be doing if I work with substances that cause occupational asthma?  more...
• I am worried I might have occupational asthma. What should I do?  more...
• My doctor says I have occupational asthma. What should I do now?  more...
• Can I get compensation for occupational asthma?  more...

further information

The TUC’s Asthma web pages, in the Health and Safety section, have guidance, news and advice including an Asthma information sheet, and the relevant chapter of the TUC’s Health and Safety manual Hazards at work. The book Asthma at work, Rory O'Neill (1995) is available from TUC publications, price £6. tuc.org.uk

The Health and Safety Executive website has sections on asthma and latex allergies. HSE has also published a number of free guides including COSHH: a brief guide to the Regulations and Read the label – how to find out if chemicals are dangerous, available online, or from HSE Books, tel: 01787 881165. hse.gov.uk/latex hse.gov.uk/asthma

Asthma UK has information on its website for asthma sufferers and employers/businesses. It also operates a telephone helpline: 0800 121 6244. asthma.org.uk