In this episode of Dr Ye Ko covers occupational contact dermatitis. ICD vs ACD, common workplace causes, patch testing essentials, management using the hierarchy of controls, and fitness-for-work assessment including the difficult conversation when a sensitised worker can't return to their role.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠⁠

In this episode of Chemical hazards series, Dr Ye Ko looks at Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH), PAH are a group of chemical hazards that requires health monitoring under Australian WHS regulations.

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In this episode of Chemical hazards series, Dr Ye Ko looks at Asbestos, one of the most dreaded legacy materials in Australia. Asbestos is one of the hazards that requires health monitoring under Australian WHS regulations.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠⁠

In this episode of Chemical hazards series, Dr Ye Ko looks at Inorganic Lead, a key chemical hazard in workplaces. Inorganic Lead is one of the hazards that requires health monitoring under Australian WHS regulations.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠⁠

This podcast episode discusses about Respirable Crystalline Silica in Australian Occupational Health context. The episode is based on Safework Australia Health Monitoring guideline and AIOH paper on RCS.

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This podcast episode discusses the critical topic of confined spaces in the workplace, focusing on the associated risks such as drowning and engulfment. It explores the various hazards present in confined spaces, including chemical, physical, and biological risks, and emphasizes the importance of control measures and medical assessments to ensure worker safety.

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In this episode of Chemical hazards series, Dr Ye Ko looks at steps to manage Hydrogen Fluoride exposure, spillage and hierarchy of control. Always keep Calcium Gluconate gel in hand!

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Reference

https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/system/files/documents/1702/hydrogenfluoride_1989pdf.pdf

In this episode of Chemical hazards series, Dr Ye Ko looks at Fluorides, one of the most dangerous chemical groups. Fluorides are one of the hazards that requires health monitoring under Australian WHS regulations.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠⁠

Reference

https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/resources-and-publications/guidance-materials/health-monitoring-fluorides