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
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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
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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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