Silicosis Mesothelioma

Accidents at work –the disease,deafness and other long-term injuries

"Employment is a natural doctor and necessary for human happiness "Galen,CA 180 AD. In 2003-04,there were 30 million working days lost to illness,which caused problems work. Two million people believed they were suffering from work-related illness in 2003/04. Half a million people have said that suffer from stress / depression or anxiety. 183 000 reported having difficulty breathing or lung. Hearing problems were supported by 81,000 skin problems of heart disease and 31 000 / 66 000 attack.

These data are poignant look at the shocking abuse Health and safety in the workplace. Although these figures are now slightly improved,the health problems caused by the occupation is still Major problem.

Occupational disease is a chronic disease that occurs as a result of the work. If the disease is symptoms spread to the masses of workers and the general public.

Improvement organization,working methods,issues such as As the work load (more or less),adapting the skills of workers to their jobs and have a clear lines of accountability and responsibility,all appropriate measures to prevent ill health occurring in the workplace. Working system in order,safety and security "Happy Workplace"and good communication and safe work practices,and not only to improve safety in the workplace,but also creates a better working environment.

Examples of diseases the profession are:

• Black lung disease –usually occurs in coal mining

• carpal tunnel syndrome Tunnel –occurs when the median nerve that runs from the forearm into the hand,becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist. Symptoms are usually burning,tingling,itching or numbness in hands and fingers,especially thumb and index and middle finger with some people,and it is an indication of their fingers feel useless and swollen,even though it appears that very good.

• radiation sickness –Seen in the nuclear industry

• brown lung –lung disease caused by inhalation of cotton dust or dust from the plant fibers such as flax,hemp,sisal or at work

• COPD,chronic obstructive pulmonary disease –COPD symptoms are persistent cough / phlegm,wheezing and chest infections. Once the damage has taken effect of COPD can be reversed. COPD is a respiratory damage pathways in the lungs,causing them to become narrow,making it more difficult for air to enter and leave the lungs.

• Silicosis –the oldest of all work-related diseases. It develops at a time when the dust of silica are inhaled into the lungs. Outstanding cough,with or without sputum,shortness of breath and chest are all symptoms of silicosis. Everything usually occurs over many years exposed to high levels of silica dust,the lung tissue damaged by fibrosis and replace the hard knot of scar tissue. Even after exposure,the disease is still continues.

• work on an asbestos disease –because of asbestos-related can be very serious. Mesothelioma is a cancer pleura and asbestosis is a form of pulmonary fibrosis,both are the direct result of asbestos and lung cancer.

• Respiratory illnesses –Includes a wide range of damage,affecting things such as tubes that bring air in and out of the lungs (respiratory paths),the alveoli,where oxygen is transferred from the air we breathe in our blood. Other damage can affect the thin membrane between our lungs and chest cavity. Symptoms include chest pain,prolonged coughing,wheezing and shortness of breath

• occupational asthma –it has been said that 2010 would be a case of occupational asthma be reduced by 30%. Occupational asthma is the most common Disease-related work. Flour dust and grain bakery,agriculture,transport grain. Dust from wood,hardwood,western red cedar,wood,carpentry and sawmill. Rosin,mainly found in welding fumes,but also in adhesives and cleaning means for floor dust,latex jobs involving latex gloves used in nursing and dental work. Dust,insects and animals are all causes of asthma professional.

The above list is only a small part work-related illnesses and diseases that can affect many workers.