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I recently went to a study day where an Occupational Psychologist from Lexxic spoke about Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, ADHD & Cognitive functioning assessments, assessment would seem the way to go, have a look at their website www.lexic.com Gaye -----Original Message----- From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of OCC-HEALTH automatic digest system Sent: 20 July 2012 00:00 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: OCC-HEALTH Digest - 18 Jul 2012 to 19 Jul 2012 (#2012-266) There are 11 messages totaling 3989 lines in this issue. Topics of the day: 1. olfactory testing (5) 2. Faecal transplants ????? 3. Dyslexia (3) 4. NHS Screening for work placement / experience / volunteers 5. HAVS clinical screen equipment ******************************** 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:20:20 +0100 From: Diane Romano-Woodward <[log in to unmask]> Subject: olfactory testing Relevance to OH: Olfactory dysfunction and its measurement in the clinic and workplacehttp://www.springerlink.com/content/p6q654n882707037/ [Occupational olfactory changes: diagnostic trends].http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9847530 Olfactory toxicity: long-term effects of occupational exposureshttp://www.springerlink.com/content/y6r62557l7u6571p/ Hazardous Events Associated With Impaired Olfactory Functionhttp://archotol.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=647264 ******************************** 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 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 06:47:23 +0100 From: Chris Packham <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: olfactory testing I would be very cautious on relying upon any person's sense of smell as a reliable detection medium. I well remember some years ago visiting the packing department of a well-known company manufacturing cough sweets. On entering the workplace the smell was overpowering and my eyes quickly began to stream with tears. However, within a few minutes this had stopped and the smell had virtually disappeared as far as I was concerned. It is called olfactory saturation. On leaving the plant, however, there was a very pronounced smell of pollution that I had not noticed before! Again, this disappeared after a few minutes. With some substances the human nose can detect the odour at levels well below the hazard threshold, but once the threshold has been arrived at the human nose cannot detect the smell any more. Furthermore, how do you allow for someone who has tested normally should they develop a cold and effectively lose their sense of smell? There are devices on the market to detect the smell of a particular chemical. (Think of the breathalyser). They are used, for example, in the perfume industry as they produce consistent results, something that most humans are unable to do. Chris Packham FRSPH, FIIRSM, FInstSMM, MCMI, MBICSc EnviroDerm Services Unit 10, Building 11, The Mews, Mitcheldean, GL17 0SN Tel: +44 1386 832 311 (office), Mobile: +44 7818 035 898 www.enviroderm.co.uk ******************************** 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 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 06:03:12 +0000 From: "Jenkins, Jo" <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: Faecal transplants ????? Many thanks for this Kind Regards Jo Jenkins Regional Occupational Health Manager Princes Limited Mob: 0771 2120 003 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of joanna edwards Sent: 18 July 2012 22:58 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Faecal transplants ????? There is a BBC radio 4 podcast of 08 Mar 2011 still available at this site http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/yyhighlights that might be of use. Kind regards Jo ________________________________ Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:47:41 +0100 From: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Faecal transplants ????? To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> You explain it so delicately, Bob Thank you On Thu, Jun 28, 2012 at 6:08 PM, Bob Clark <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote: It is my understanding that this is done to replace / transplant normal bowel flora to help with such conditions as diverticulitis. The faecal material is taken from a close relative (to make it more acceptable) who undergoes screening before donating. I don't think that a lump of poo is served on a plate but a screened solution via a fine bore tube which has been placed below the stomach (thus the flora is not destroyed by acid) is inserted. bob ******************************** 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 ******************************** Please remove this footer before replying. 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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 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 09:19:51 +0100 From: Tim Ellis <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: Dyslexia I concur with Anne and Sharon, Changing the background colour on the screen can help, also if there is any printing of documents to be done I have suggested print onto yellow paper in the past which has helped some people. Of course, as we all recognise, no one size fits all; it’s complicated so signposting them to an assessment with an Educational Psychologist (paid for and organised by the employer, not OH) has been the best approach in the past in my experience… Tim From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of [log in to unmask] Sent: 18 July 2012 09:25 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Dyslexia I can see your point. Supporting someone with dyslexia is quite complex as the needs of each person could differ. A referral to a psychologist for a full assessment should occur if the basic screening test indicates that the person could have a problem. I consider those screening tests to be the equivalent of a “Keystone” eye test. It only highlights those with sub-optimal vision – an optometrist is the professional best qualified to undertake a full assessment. My experience of dyslexia in the workplace has not been very positive – Access to Work – well no comment. Because I have always “just got on with it” I continued to “just get on with it”. A colleague was particularly spiteful in relation to me having dyslexia. It could have escalated into bullying (and harassment – as dyslexia is a disability which could be covered by employment legislation). I was able to deal with it through appropriate channels as I am articulate, was not prepared to tolerate her behaviour and had the knowledge of employment legislation that my colleague did not have. Had she been using similar tactics with others without that knowledge then it could have escalated ending in work related stress which could have resulted in OH involvement. Anne On 18/07/2012 07:48, "sharon naylor" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: There have been many discussions on this subject on this list, I am one that does not think that dyslexia is necessarily an OH issue although in reality we do tend to sign post along the way. I would not dream to try and fix someones Ferrari cos I know what it looks like, likewise I dont advise on reasonable adjustments etc with cases of dyslexia because I frankly dont know what I am talking about. All 3 of my adult children have dyslexia - there are affected in different ways, their coping strategies vary enormously, what helps one does not help the other. All 3 get very irritated with a generic approach to dyslexia very quickly.... Therefore I always start with the recommendation of a full assessment (not one of those screening things that HR do), and within that assessment it should contain details of SPECIFIC things that could be done to help the individual Good luck! > Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2012 07:24:47 +0100 > From: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Dyslexia > To: [log in to unmask] > > Thanks for sharing a very "real" example with the list. > Regards > Janet P > > -----Original Message----- > From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On > Behalf Of [log in to unmask] > Sent: 17 July 2012 23:28 > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Dyslexia > > Hello Sandra > > Having dyslexia is not straightforward, I have dyslexia as does my daughter. > I have developed my own coping mechanisms. It can be quite complex and is not just about spelling nor reading - having access to a dictionary is not necessarily much help - it depends on the individual. The person with dyslexia may not have any idea of where to look in the dictionary to find the word they need. If they find it they may copy it incorrectly. > > With regard to reading - many dyslexics can read perfectly well - it just takes longer to assimilate what they have just read. When writing, many dyslexics know just what they want to incorporate but it takes them longer to communicate their ideas fluently. As a lecturer with qualifications upto and including an MSc I have demonstrated that I can read - however, my reading speed (for understanding and retention) is below that of my peers. > > There are a number of aids, including assistive technology such as Dragon Naturally Speaking which may assist. Changing the background colour of the computer screen to a more offwhite or creamy finish may also assist. An occ psychologist would be able to do a full assessment and make recommendations. > > I find keeping up with looking at lines of text such as presented at exam boards a challenge. A pale blue acetate overlay really made it a much more comfortable experience. A specialist assessment may help as that will give an indication as to the support mechanisms which she may find helpful. > > I have co-authored two articles published in the OH journal - these refs will give you an idea: > > Harriss, A and Cooper, R (2005) Dyslexia in the Workplace > Occupational Health March issue (sorry the ref is incomplete) > > Harriss, A and Ricketts K (2009) Dealing with dyslexia Occupational > Health 61(11) 18-20 > > I hope this is helpful > > Anne Harriss > Course Director > LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY > > > > > On 17/07/2012 15:37, "Sandra Edwards" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > > Hie List > > I have seen a DSE user this afternoon with Dyslexia. I was wondering > > if anyone out there has dealth with such cases before or if there is > > any resources that I can use. From my assessment although I hate to > > say this, she seems to have challenging behaviour as well. She has > > mentioned during the conversation that she struggles mainly with > > spellings but reading is ok (although not sure to what degree). She > > has been employed for two weeks and still on training. Not sure how > > she will cope when the training finishes. The Manager has already > > identified the problems with spellings and she (the employee) did mention at one stage that she can bring a dictionary into work. > > Please help! 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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 ******************************** 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 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 09:23:18 +0100 From: Cathy Howells <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: olfactory testing Thanks Chris and Diane - some useful links there. And Chris - although I wasn't sure, you have confirmed my suspicion that we do become 'immune' to smells. This was a request for screening, but I still don't know whether it was to check for anosmia following chemical exposure, or to confirm the ability to detect a smell indicative of a hazard. I am assuming the latter! Thanks to everyone who replied Cathy Cathy Howells RGN BSc(Hons) SCPHN(OH) Occupational Health Advisor P: +44 (0)1327 810 262 M: +44 (0) 7975 799 500 F: +44 (0)1327 810 264 E: [log in to unmask] Team Prevent UK, The Steadings Barn, Pury Hill Business Park, Nr Alderton, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 7LS I: www.teamprevent.co.uk <http://www.teamprevent.co.uk/> Disclaimer This email and any files transmitted with it may be legally privileged and are confidential. This email should not be disclosed to anyone other than the addressee nor copied in any way. If received in error please advise sender and delete. Opinions and conclusions expressed in this email are those of the sender and not of Team Prevent UK Ltd. Please note that email traffic data and also the content of emails may be monitored for the purposes of staff training and security. Team Prevent UK Ltd Registered Office: First Floor Steadings Barn, Pury Hill Business Park, Nr Alderton, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 7LS Registered in England No 5770728 VAT No: 883 0646 08 _____ From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Chris Packham Sent: 19 July 2012 06:47 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] olfactory testing I would be very cautious on relying upon any person's sense of smell as a reliable detection medium. I well remember some years ago visiting the packing department of a well-known company manufacturing cough sweets. On entering the workplace the smell was overpowering and my eyes quickly began to stream with tears. However, within a few minutes this had stopped and the smell had virtually disappeared as far as I was concerned. It is called olfactory saturation. On leaving the plant, however, there was a very pronounced smell of pollution that I had not noticed before! Again, this disappeared after a few minutes. With some substances the human nose can detect the odour at levels well below the hazard threshold, but once the threshold has been arrived at the human nose cannot detect the smell any more. Furthermore, how do you allow for someone who has tested normally should they develop a cold and effectively lose their sense of smell? There are devices on the market to detect the smell of a particular chemical. (Think of the breathalyser). They are used, for example, in the perfume industry as they produce consistent results, something that most humans are unable to do. Chris Packham FRSPH, FIIRSM, FInstSMM, MCMI, MBICSc EnviroDerm Services Unit 10, Building 11, The Mews, Mitcheldean, GL17 0SN Tel: +44 1386 832 311 (office), Mobile: +44 7818 035 898 www.enviroderm.co.uk ******************************** 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 ******************************** 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 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 09:53:19 +0100 From: Chris Packham <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: olfactory testing Cathy You might find taking a look at the following website useful: http://www.osmicenterprises.com/services.html http://www.edn.com/electronics-news/4361328/E-noses-nose-out-traditional-odo r-detection-equipment Best regards Chris Chris Packham FRSPH, FIIRSM, FInstSMM, MCMI, MBICSc EnviroDerm Services Unit 10, Building 11, The Mews, Mitcheldean, GL17 0SN Tel: +44 1386 832 311 (office), Mobile: +44 7818 035 898 www.enviroderm.co.uk ******************************** 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 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 10:27:42 +0100 From: "Stacey, Tanya (Saxon) UK" <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: Dyslexia I would also like to point out that where someone is a good reader then dyslexia is not always the whole problem but testing often stops at this stage and conditions like dyspraxia and dysgraphia go undiagnosed. Tanya Stacey ________________________________ From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Tim Ellis Sent: 19 July 2012 09:20 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Dyslexia I concur with Anne and Sharon, Changing the background colour on the screen can help, also if there is any printing of documents to be done I have suggested print onto yellow paper in the past which has helped some people. Of course, as we all recognise, no one size fits all; it's complicated so signposting them to an assessment with an Educational Psychologist (paid for and organised by the employer, not OH) has been the best approach in the past in my experience... Tim From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of [log in to unmask] Sent: 18 July 2012 09:25 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Dyslexia I can see your point. Supporting someone with dyslexia is quite complex as the needs of each person could differ. A referral to a psychologist for a full assessment should occur if the basic screening test indicates that the person could have a problem. I consider those screening tests to be the equivalent of a "Keystone" eye test. It only highlights those with sub-optimal vision - an optometrist is the professional best qualified to undertake a full assessment. My experience of dyslexia in the workplace has not been very positive - Access to Work - well no comment. Because I have always "just got on with it" I continued to "just get on with it". A colleague was particularly spiteful in relation to me having dyslexia. It could have escalated into bullying (and harassment - as dyslexia is a disability which could be covered by employment legislation). I was able to deal with it through appropriate channels as I am articulate, was not prepared to tolerate her behaviour and had the knowledge of employment legislation that my colleague did not have. Had she been using similar tactics with others without that knowledge then it could have escalated ending in work related stress which could have resulted in OH involvement. Anne On 18/07/2012 07:48, "sharon naylor" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: There have been many discussions on this subject on this list, I am one that does not think that dyslexia is necessarily an OH issue although in reality we do tend to sign post along the way. I would not dream to try and fix someones Ferrari cos I know what it looks like, likewise I dont advise on reasonable adjustments etc with cases of dyslexia because I frankly dont know what I am talking about. All 3 of my adult children have dyslexia - there are affected in different ways, their coping strategies vary enormously, what helps one does not help the other. All 3 get very irritated with a generic approach to dyslexia very quickly.... Therefore I always start with the recommendation of a full assessment (not one of those screening things that HR do), and within that assessment it should contain details of SPECIFIC things that could be done to help the individual Good luck! > Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2012 07:24:47 +0100 > From: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Dyslexia > To: [log in to unmask] > > Thanks for sharing a very "real" example with the list. > Regards > Janet P > > -----Original Message----- > From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On > Behalf Of [log in to unmask] > Sent: 17 July 2012 23:28 > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Dyslexia > > Hello Sandra > > Having dyslexia is not straightforward, I have dyslexia as does my daughter. > I have developed my own coping mechanisms. It can be quite complex and is not just about spelling nor reading - having access to a dictionary is not necessarily much help - it depends on the individual. The person with dyslexia may not have any idea of where to look in the dictionary to find the word they need. If they find it they may copy it incorrectly. > > With regard to reading - many dyslexics can read perfectly well - it just takes longer to assimilate what they have just read. When writing, many dyslexics know just what they want to incorporate but it takes them longer to communicate their ideas fluently. As a lecturer with qualifications upto and including an MSc I have demonstrated that I can read - however, my reading speed (for understanding and retention) is below that of my peers. > > There are a number of aids, including assistive technology such as Dragon Naturally Speaking which may assist. Changing the background colour of the computer screen to a more offwhite or creamy finish may also assist. An occ psychologist would be able to do a full assessment and make recommendations. > > I find keeping up with looking at lines of text such as presented at exam boards a challenge. A pale blue acetate overlay really made it a much more comfortable experience. A specialist assessment may help as that will give an indication as to the support mechanisms which she may find helpful. > > I have co-authored two articles published in the OH journal - these refs will give you an idea: > > Harriss, A and Cooper, R (2005) Dyslexia in the Workplace > Occupational Health March issue (sorry the ref is incomplete) > > Harriss, A and Ricketts K (2009) Dealing with dyslexia Occupational > Health 61(11) 18-20 > > I hope this is helpful > > Anne Harriss > Course Director > LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY > > > > > On 17/07/2012 15:37, "Sandra Edwards" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > > Hie List > > I have seen a DSE user this afternoon with Dyslexia. I was wondering > > if anyone out there has dealth with such cases before or if there is > > any resources that I can use. From my assessment although I hate to > > say this, she seems to have challenging behaviour as well. She has > > mentioned during the conversation that she struggles mainly with > > spellings but reading is ok (although not sure to what degree). She > > has been employed for two weeks and still on training. Not sure how > > she will cope when the training finishes. The Manager has already > > identified the problems with spellings and she (the employee) did mention at one stage that she can bring a dictionary into work. > > Please help! Just wondering from an Occupational Health point of > > view if we can offer something. > > Regards > > Sandra > > > > ******************************** > > 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 > > ******************************** > 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 > > ______________________________________________________________________ > This email has been scanned by the Symantec Email Security.cloud service. > For more information please visit http://www.symanteccloud.com > ______________________________________________________________________ > > ______________________________________________________________________ > __ Please visit our website www.greggs.co.uk<http://www.greggs.co.uk> > > Greggs plc is a public limited company, registered in England and Wales, registered number 502851, registered office Fernwood House, Clayton Road, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1TL. > Confidentiality: This email and its attachments are intended for the above named only and may be confidential. 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You should not retain, copy or print the contents of this e-mail (or any attachment) nor should you, directly or indirectly, disclose or distribute the contents to anyone. ******************************** 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 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:15:34 +0100 From: Wendy Stimson Ladd <[log in to unmask]> Subject: NHS Screening for work placement / experience / volunteers Hi All Please would any NHS OH colleagues share with me what screening they undertake for the above and what criteria they use? Many thanks -- Kind regards Wendy *Wendy Stimson* RGN RSCPHN (OH) Director *AWL Occupational Health Ltd:* *Occupational Health and Workplace Mediation *Tel: 01293 532477 Mob: 07814 288642 www.awloh.co.uk Based in West Sussex AWL Occupational Health Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 7380521 Registered office:The Meridian, 4 Copthall House, Station Square, Coventry CV1 2FL ******************************** 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 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:53:04 +0100 From: Rachael Mclachlan <[log in to unmask]> Subject: HAVS clinical screen equipment Hi there I wonder if you knowledgeable people could respond off list as to where you have purchased your purdue pegboard, jamar grip dynamometer and 2 point discriminator from and costs if you have it and would be willing to share. As always many thanks Rachael ******************************** 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 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 15:09:56 +0100 From: Cathy Howells <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: olfactory testing Thanks Chris, much appreciated. Cathy Howells RGN BSc(Hons) SCPHN(OH) Occupational Health Advisor P: +44 (0)1327 810 262 M: +44 (0) 7975 799 500 F: +44 (0)1327 810 264 E: [log in to unmask] Team Prevent UK, The Steadings Barn, Pury Hill Business Park, Nr Alderton, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 7LS I: www.teamprevent.co.uk <http://www.teamprevent.co.uk/> Disclaimer This email and any files transmitted with it may be legally privileged and are confidential. This email should not be disclosed to anyone other than the addressee nor copied in any way. If received in error please advise sender and delete. Opinions and conclusions expressed in this email are those of the sender and not of Team Prevent UK Ltd. Please note that email traffic data and also the content of emails may be monitored for the purposes of staff training and security. Team Prevent UK Ltd Registered Office: First Floor Steadings Barn, Pury Hill Business Park, Nr Alderton, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 7LS Registered in England No 5770728 VAT No: 883 0646 08 _____ From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Chris Packham Sent: 19 July 2012 09:53 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] olfactory testing Cathy You might find taking a look at the following website useful: http://www.osmicenterprises.com/services.html http://www.edn.com/electronics-news/4361328/E-noses-nose-out-traditional-odo r-detection-equipment Best regards Chris Chris Packham FRSPH, FIIRSM, FInstSMM, MCMI, MBICSc EnviroDerm Services Unit 10, Building 11, The Mews, Mitcheldean, GL17 0SN Tel: +44 1386 832 311 (office), Mobile: +44 7818 035 898 www.enviroderm.co.uk ******************************** 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 ******************************** 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 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 21:28:21 +0100 From: Carr Barnes <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: Dyslexia While waiting to go through assessment http://www.amazon.co.uk/pack-reading-rulers-each-colour/dp/B004O9DC8A can be a cost effective way to see what color overlays may help (my friend discovered them for her daughter... waiting list for assessment is over 2 years and she can't afford private referral.. discovered these and her daughter rang me to the other day to tell me she'd read her first book from cover to cover ... she's 11) On 19 July 2012 10:27, Stacey, Tanya (Saxon) UK <[log in to unmask]>wrote: > ** > I would also like to point out that where someone is a good reader > then dyslexia is not always the whole problem but testing often stops > at this stage and conditions like dyspraxia and dysgraphia go undiagnosed. > Tanya Stacey > > ------------------------------ > *From:* [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] > *On Behalf Of *Tim Ellis > *Sent:* 19 July 2012 09:20 > > *To:* [log in to unmask] > *Subject:* Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Dyslexia > > I concur with Anne and Sharon,**** > > ** ** > > Changing the background colour on the screen can help, also if there > is any printing of documents to be done I have suggested print onto > yellow paper in the past which has helped some people. Of course, as > we all recognise, no one size fits all; it’s complicated so > signposting them to an assessment with an Educational Psychologist > (paid for and organised by the employer, not OH) has been the best > approach in the past in my experience… > **** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > Tim**** > > ** ** > > *From:* [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] > *On Behalf Of *[log in to unmask] > *Sent:* 18 July 2012 09:25 > *To:* [log in to unmask] > *Subject:* Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Dyslexia**** > > ** ** > > I can see your point. Supporting someone with dyslexia is quite > complex as the needs of each person could differ. A referral to a > psychologist for a full assessment should occur if the basic screening > test indicates that the person could have a problem. I consider those > screening tests to be the equivalent of a “Keystone” eye test. It only > highlights those with sub-optimal vision – an optometrist is the > professional best qualified to undertake a full assessment. > > My experience of dyslexia in the workplace has not been very positive > – Access to Work – well no comment. Because I have always “just got on > with it” I continued to “just get on with it”. A colleague was > particularly spiteful in relation to me having dyslexia. It could have > escalated into bullying (and harassment – as dyslexia is a disability > which could be covered by employment legislation). I was able to deal > with it through appropriate channels as I am articulate, was not > prepared to tolerate her behaviour and had the knowledge of employment > legislation that my colleague did not have. Had she been using similar > tactics with others without that knowledge then it could have > escalated ending in work related stress which could have resulted in OH involvement. > > Anne > > > > > On 18/07/2012 07:48, "sharon naylor" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:**** > > There have been many discussions on this subject on this list, I am > one that does not think that dyslexia is necessarily an OH issue > although in reality we do tend to sign post along the way. I would not > dream to try and fix someones Ferrari cos I know what it looks like, > likewise I dont advise on reasonable adjustments etc with cases of > dyslexia because I frankly dont know what I am talking about. > > All 3 of my adult children have dyslexia - there are affected in > different ways, their coping strategies vary enormously, what helps > one does not help the other. All 3 get very irritated with a generic > approach to dyslexia very quickly.... > > Therefore I always start with the recommendation of a full assessment > (not one of those screening things that HR do), and within that > assessment it should contain details of SPECIFIC things that could be > done to help the individual > > Good luck! > > > Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2012 07:24:47 +0100 > > From: [log in to unmask] > > Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Dyslexia > > To: [log in to unmask] > > > > Thanks for sharing a very "real" example with the list. > > Regards > > Janet P > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: [log in to unmask] > > [mailto:[log in to unmask]<[log in to unmask]>] > On Behalf Of [log in to unmask] > > Sent: 17 July 2012 23:28 > > To: [log in to unmask] > > Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Dyslexia > > > > Hello Sandra > > > > Having dyslexia is not straightforward, I have dyslexia as does my > daughter. > > I have developed my own coping mechanisms. It can be quite complex > > and > is not just about spelling nor reading - having access to a > dictionary is not necessarily much help - it depends on the > individual. The person with dyslexia may not have any idea of where to > look in the dictionary to find the word they need. If they find it they may copy it incorrectly. > > > > With regard to reading - many dyslexics can read perfectly well - > > it > just takes longer to assimilate what they have just read. When > writing, many dyslexics know just what they want to incorporate but it > takes them longer to communicate their ideas fluently. As a lecturer > with qualifications upto and including an MSc I have demonstrated that > I can read - however, my reading speed (for understanding and > retention) is below that of my peers. > > > > There are a number of aids, including assistive technology such as > Dragon Naturally Speaking which may assist. Changing the background > colour of the computer screen to a more offwhite or creamy finish may also assist. > An occ psychologist would be able to do a full assessment and make > recommendations. > > > > I find keeping up with looking at lines of text such as presented at > exam boards a challenge. A pale blue acetate overlay really made it a > much more comfortable experience. A specialist assessment may help as > that will give an indication as to the support mechanisms which she may find helpful. > > > > I have co-authored two articles published in the OH journal - these > > refs > will give you an idea: > > > > Harriss, A and Cooper, R (2005) Dyslexia in the Workplace > Occupational Health March issue (sorry the ref is incomplete) > > > > Harriss, A and Ricketts K (2009) Dealing with dyslexia Occupational > > Health 61(11) 18-20 > > > > I hope this is helpful > > > > Anne Harriss > > Course Director > > LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY > > > > > > > > > > On 17/07/2012 15:37, "Sandra Edwards" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > > > > Hie List > > > I have seen a DSE user this afternoon with Dyslexia. I was > > > wondering if anyone out there has dealth with such cases before or > > > if there is any resources that I can use. From my assessment > > > although I hate to say this, she seems to have challenging > > > behaviour as well. She has mentioned during the conversation that > > > she struggles mainly with spellings but reading is ok (although > > > not sure to what degree). She has been employed for two weeks and > > > still on training. Not sure how she will cope when the training > > > finishes. The Manager has already identified the problems with > > > spellings and she (the employee) did > mention at one stage that she can bring a dictionary into work. > > > Please help! 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