Asthma - Occupational Asthma Awareness

Occupational Asthma Awareness

Presentation, Handout, Knowledge Check Questions, Trainer Aide Answer Key

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Overall Aim: To raise awareness of occupational asthma, enabling health
and social care staff to recognise, prevent and respond effectively to
work-related respiratory risks.​

Learning Objectives:​

Define occupational asthma and distinguish it from other respiratory
conditions.​

Identify common causes and triggers in health and social care settings.​

Recognise signs and symptoms in staff and clients.​

Understand prevention strategies and workplace controls.​

Know how to respond to suspected cases and refer appropriately.

Presentation (31 Slides)

Aims and Objectives
What is Occupational Asthma?​
How Occupational Asthma Develops​
Common Triggers in Health and Social Care
Recognising Symptoms​
Assessing Risk in the Workplace​
Prevention Strategies​
Management of Occupational Asthma​
Reporting and Legal Responsibilities​
Case Studies / Scenarios​
​Scenario 1 - What Would You Do If A Colleague Reports Wheezing After Cleaning?​
Scenario 1 - How Could This Exposure Have Been Prevented?​
​Scenario 2 - How Should You Respond to Protect The Resident?​
​Scenario 2 – What Changes Be Made To Prevent This Happening Again?​
Key Takeaways and Summary​
References and Further Resources

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Handout
Knowledge Check Questions
Trainer Aide Answer Key

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