Lindsey
Not lung function testing, but given that they will be handling acids, etc.,
I would seriously consider skin health surveillance.
Guidance note MS24 (Medical aspects of occupational skin disease) states:
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". . . employers are required to arrange for employees to receive suitable
health surveillance where there is exposure to a substance known to be
associated with skin disease or adverse effects on the skin and where, under
particular working conditions, there is a reasonable likelihood that the
disease or effect may occur."
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I don't think there are all that many businesses where this would not apply.
Certainly it is something that is strongly on the HSE's radar, and rightly
so, as properly done it can both eliminate many occupational skin problems
and indicate where controls need to be improved.
If you need to know more about skin health surveillance techniques get in
touch direct with me or my daughter, Helen. She has just submitted her
thesis for her PhD in "New techniques for skin health surveillance".
Chris
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