Asthmatics should not be wearing BA

 

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Amanda Savage BSc(Hons); Sp Prac OH; RGN; DON; NEBOSH

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Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Asthma and confined space working

 


Hi Helen,
Is BA equipement required? If not, then if he is well controlled and regular spirometry is carried out then exclusion not necessary. Referral to OHP for assessment would be useful if LFT results are not in normal limits and or BA equipement is used. Would advise 3 - 6 monthly lung functon instead of annual to assisit in any early detection of any problems.




Rhona Bowden
Occupational health Advisor
Connaught Compliance
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Hi all
I have a worker who is 19yo  and asthmatic on becotide inhaler bd. Does this exclude him from working in confined spaces i.e. tunnelling/augerboring - laying sewage pipes.
Many thanks
Helen
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