No problem, hope our input helped, that's what Jiscmail is for......can't get the image of you and the lady shouting across an office while she is wearing a face mask, out of my mind...........
Priceless!! :)
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On 16 May 2011, at 20:00, Cathy Howells <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Thanks for your input Sharon and Alison,
> And yes, questions I intend to ask next time I see her (sans perfume!)
> No idea about the mask - it looked a hefty thing, and obviously is not much
> good as she still has these attacks!
> I've only rejoined recently, so missed the previous discussion, will have a
> search in the archives, thanks.
> I must admit that an ulterior motive has crossed my mind as well. In a way,
> it was good that I didn't get chance to speak to her properly today, as it
> gives me chance to fully prepare for our next meeting.
> Certainly makes a nice change from back pain and depression!
> Kind regards,
> Cathy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
> Of Allison Caine
> Sent: 16 May 2011 19:31
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Managing allergy at work
>
> Have we not had a similar case in the last 12 months, discussed on Jiscmail?
> I recall that the individual had ulterior motives for their symptoms.
> The discussion questioned how they managed with day to day living;
> visiting supermarkets, cinema in fact any public areas?
> May be worth asking her how it affects her life outside work.
> Good luck!
> Kind regards
> Allison
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On 16 May 2011, at 18:56, Cathy Howells <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> Hi list,
>> Hope you are all well!
>> I've had an interesting case today and would appreciate any thoughts on
> advice to management please!
>> A lady was referred to me due to experiencing several anaphylactic
> reactions at work. She has been seen by the company's previous OH provider,
> reports obtained confirming that she reacts to perfumes and air fresheners.
> Generally not too much of a problem in an open warehouse environment, but is
> a problem when she uses the loos or canteen and may meet perfume wearers.
> Her managers, first aiders and colleagues have all been trained in how to
> help her and she wears a face mask. However this doesn't always help and she
> has had two episodes of anaphylaxis at work in the last 12 months.
>> I struggled to talk to her as she was wearing the mask and I was wearing
> perfume (I hadn't been pre-warned!) so she stood in the doorway and we
> talked across the office!!
>> My gut feeling is that they have already made all necessary
>> adjustments and need to decide how much disruption they are prepared to
> tolerate (when she reacts, it's all hands on deck, epipen and 999 ) I've
> requested an up to date report from her immunologist and the advice of the
> OHP, but otherwise I'm stumped! Has anyone come across anything like this
> before, and how did you manage it in the workplace?
>> All feedback gratefully received!
>>
>> Regards,
>> Cathy
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