The Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC) have produced their eighth industrial injuries annual report for 2005/06.
IIAC, the independent scientific body advising the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions within Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit Scheme, have reported on the following:
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Vinyl chloride monomer.
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Silica-related renal and connective tissue diseases.
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Sporting injuries.
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Occupational voice loss.
The report also has an in-depth coverage of the following:
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Conditions due to physical agents (physical cause).
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Conditions due to biological agents (caused by animal, plant or other living organism).
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Conditions due to chemical agents (chemical cause).
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Pneumoconiosis, including silicosis and asbestosis.
Whilst we are all very aware of industrial injuries, the content of this report highlights just how important adherence to health and safety policies and legislation within the workplace really is if we are to avoid such long-term disabilities.
Please take a moment to visit the IIAC website for further information by clicking the following:
The Industrial Injuries Advisory Council
Article by Alexandra Johnston
