Hi Campbell,
 
It would be a useful tool, particularly for small to medium sized businesses who do not have their own OH provider.
I too think that it could be either too general or too complicated.
 
I have been mulling the idea over for a few weeks and think that each 'occupational group' would be started off with a general description of the work and the most common exposures encountered.
The next section would go on to describe health surveillance needs, with advice on checking MSDS, Exposure standards etc.
 
I have queried this with SafeWork Australia, same as UK's HSE and they have nothing like this. Additionally the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists appear to have nothing.
 
I think I'll give it some more thought and see if I can develop the idea further. It's going to take a lot of research and collaboration though.
 
Owen Donnelly


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I am sure it would be a fantastic tool if it did exist,

But can’t help but feel it might be too generalist,

Or conversely far too complicated.

 

Mr Campbell Milne RN SCPHN(OH)

Occupational Health Nurse Specialist

Gloucestershire County NHS Occupational Health Services
2gether NHS Foundation Trust

Gloucester Royal Hospital 

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I know there is a lot of information out there, but has anyone come across a website which lists health surveillance needs by occupation.


Thanks, 

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Perth, Australia 

 

 

 

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