The issue of wasp stings is one for us as we have a lot of outdoor workers.
One query that has been raised recently is that some of our union guys are
convinced there is an allergy test for wasp stings that can tell you how
allergic you are. I have never heard of this. They are basing their claims
on a newspaper article that I have never been able to find. Does anyone
else know of such a test?
Thanks
Lindsey Hall
National OH Manager
Environment Agency
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From: "diane romano woodward" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, March 01, 2004 10:11 AM
Subject: Re: Hi Vis workwear attracting wasps!
> Had a similarly affected gas worker.(roadside pipes, not indoor)
> No mention was made of Hi vis vest as an issue. But we advised he always
> worked with a "mate " during the wasp season, no lone working, and he
> carried epipen.
> If it is a yellow vest that is the problem ,orange or fluorescent green
> might be alternative? Might have to be specially made...
> Best wishes,
> Diane
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Amanda savage" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, March 01, 2004 7:59 AM
> Subject: Hi Vis workwear attracting wasps!
>
>
> > Hi Folks,
> > bit of a strange one here.
> > I have an employee who works on the roadside & has a allergy to wasp
> > stings. I have been told by his manager that the Hi Vis jacket he wears
is
> > know to attract wasps & bees! Does anyone know of any research that has
> > been done in the field, or has anyone else had a similar case, if so
what
> > did you do?
> > Many Thanks
> > Manda
> >
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