Occupational Medicine Pearls

Proportionality refers to the principle that any action, investigation, restriction, or deferral imposed during a fitness-for-work assessment should be commensurate with the actual risk posed to the worker, co-workers, or the public. It is a cornerstone of ethical occupational medical practice and underpins all fitness decisions.In this episode of Dr Ye Ko discusses about Proportionality in Occupational medicine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Dr Ye Ko discusses about Safety Data Sheets - their uses and limitations, GHS and IARC Classification⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Dr Ye Ko discusses about Carbon Monoxide, a dangerous workplace hazard.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Dr Ye Ko discusses about Hydrogen Cyanide, a dangerous workplace hazard.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Dr Ye Ko discusses about Hydrogen Sulfide, a dangerous workplace hazard.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠⁠⁠

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.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠⁠

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. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠

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.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠

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

In this episode of Chemical hazards series, Dr Ye Ko looks at Isocyanates, one of the leading causes of Occupational asthma. Isocyanates are one of the hazards that requires health monitoring under Australian WHS regulations.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠Referencehttps://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/health-monitoring-isocyanateshttps://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/safety-alerts/spraying-paints-containing-isocyanate

In this episode of Chemical hazards series, Dr Ye Ko looks at Benzene, one of the most ubiquitous chemical hazards. Benzene is one of the hazards that requires health monitoring under Australian WHS regulations. An easy way to remember is "B for Blood/ Bone marrow".⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠

In this episode of Chemical hazards series, Dr Ye Ko review Vinyl Chloride, one of the carcinogenic chemical hazards. Vinyl Chloride 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 Thallium, one of the most toxic chemical hazards. Thallium 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 Pentachlorophenol (PCP) and its dangers in today's occupational health setting. PCP is a legacy workplace chemical and 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 MOCA - 4,4'-methylene bis(2-chloroaniline) and its dangers in today's occupational health setting. MOCA is a restricted carcinogen and 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 Mercury (Inorganic) and its dangers in today's occupational health setting. Mercury 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 Organophosphate Pesticides and its dangers in today's occupational health setting. OPs are one of the hazards that requires health monitoring under Australian WHS regulations. The episode covers:-Biological monitoring-Health effects of OPs-Management of acute OP poisoning-Control measures⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko

In this episode of Chemical hazards series, Dr Ye Ko looks at Creosote and its unique role in today's occupational health setting. Creosote 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 Acrylonitrile and its unique role in today's occupational health setting. Acrylonitrile is one of the hazards that requires health monitoring under Australian WHS regulations.https://beacons.ai/dryeko

Working at heights is a high risk activity, and a leading cause of death and serious injury in Australia. In this episode, Dr Ye Ko review essential concepts of medical assessment for workers who works at heights. Controls for working at height is well explained at SafeWork SA website - https://safework.sa.gov.au/industry/construction/working-at-heights

In the third episode of Chemical hazards series, Dr Ye Ko looks at hexavalent Chromium and its presence in today's occupational health setting. hexavalent Chromium is one of the hazards that requires health monitoring under Australian WHS regulations.

In the second episode of Chemical hazards series, Dr Ye Ko looks at colourful past of Cadmium and its enduring presence in today's occupational health setting. Cadmium is one of the hazards that requires health monitoring under Australian WHS regulations.

In this first episode of the Podcast, Dr Ye Ko takes a comprehensive look at arsenic, a naturally occurring metalloid that continues to shape modern occupational and environmental health. Arsenic is an important chemical hazard for any occupational health professionals, and one of the hazards that requires health monitoring under the WHS regulations.