Lindsey,
Perhaps your local dermatology unit could shed some light on this for you,
as they often do patch testing. I personally have never heard of it, but I
am not particularly well versed in this area!
Naz
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lindsey Hall" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2004 10:24 PM
Subject: Re: Hi Vis workwear attracting wasps!
> 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
> ----- Original Message -----
> 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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