Occupational Health – A Big Issue?

HSE statistics for the last recorded year show the number of fatalities at work as 180 in the UK.

Deaths from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – around 15% may be occupational – 4,000 per annum.

Deaths from occupational exposure to Carcinogens – 6,000 per annum (Doll and Pets 1980)

Potential deaths due to Occupational Cancer in the UK 12,000 to 24,000 per annum (Clapp 2005)

Deaths from occupational exposure to Asbestos – 10,000 per annum (Pets 1999)

Occupational Health – A Big Issue?

Fatal Injury 2%

Other Non-malignant Respiratory Disease 2%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 38%

Cancer 57%

The CoSHH Regulations 2004

To Prevent and control exposure of employees to Health risks

To institute the proper use of controls and Personal Protective Equipment

To maintain, examine and test controls and keep necessary records

To monitor the workplace exposure of employees, where significant risks are identified or suspected

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Nationwide