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Funnily enough, that query was in her old notes - but no answer! I was surprised to see her still wearing it. I've just had a browse through the archives - psychosomatic anaphylaxis, now there's a thought! Watch this space! From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of sharon naylor Sent: 16 May 2011 20:09 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Managing allergy at work I cant think that a face mask - unless a high tech spec, would be of much use.....glad to be corrected if wrong..... > Date: Mon, 16 May 2011 20:00:41 +0100 > From: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Managing allergy at work > To: [log in to unmask] > > 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 > > > > ******************************** Please remove this footer before replying. OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH