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Occupational Disease - Catalysing Change SBTAF presentation – 19 th May 2014

Occupational Disease - Catalysing Change SBTAF presentation – 19 th May 2014. Context. 1.1 million working people suffering a work related illness (estimated) 12, 000 deaths & 450, 000 new cases each year (estimated) Cost to society – estimated to be around ‘double figure’ billions

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Occupational Disease - Catalysing Change SBTAF presentation – 19 th May 2014

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  1. Occupational Disease -Catalysing ChangeSBTAF presentation – 19th May 2014

  2. Context • 1.1 million working people suffering a work related illness (estimated) • 12, 000 deaths & 450, 000 new cases each year (estimated) • Cost to society – estimated to be around ‘double figure’ billions • Wide spread of diseases and industries • HSE priorities: cancer and respiratory disease

  3. What’s happening • Lots of activity already underway across range of disease areas • Evidence based approaches • Promoting and encouraging action - no matter how small

  4. What’s next?

  5. Priority disease areas Occupational cancer • Asbestos • RCS (silica) • Shift work • Welding • Painters • Diesel Engine exhaust emissions (DEEEs) • Solar radiation • PAHs • Tetrachloroethylene • Radon • Respiratory disease • Construction workers • Foundry workers • Welders • Quarry and stone workers • Agricultural workers • Vehicle paint sprayers • Bakery workers

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