Which investigations are necessary for handling hazardous substances?
November 11, 2022 | 30,00 EUR | answered by Lucas Weise
Dear Sir or Madam,
My name is Laura Krebs and I have been working in a company that regularly comes into contact with hazardous substances for several years. Lately, I have noticed an increase in health issues that I attribute to the handling of these substances. I often experience headaches, skin irritations, and breathing problems, and I am concerned about my health.
Since I am not sure which examinations are required for dealing with hazardous substances, I am reaching out to you for advice. What specific tests should I undergo to protect my health and detect potential health risks early on? Are there certain tests or screenings that I should have regularly to ensure that I do not suffer any health damage from handling hazardous substances?
I would greatly appreciate it if you could provide me with specific recommendations on which examinations would be beneficial in my case. I would like to ensure that I stay healthy and can perform my work safely. Thank you in advance for your support.
Sincerely,
Laura Krebs
Dear Mrs. Krebs,
Thank you for your inquiry and your interest in your health in relation to handling hazardous substances. It is understandable that you are concerned about your health if you have been experiencing increased health issues such as headaches, skin irritations, and breathing problems. As an occupational physician, I can provide you with some recommendations on which examinations would be beneficial in your case to protect your health and detect potential health risks early.
First and foremost, it is important that you undergo regular occupational health check-ups. These serve to identify any potential health impairments early on and take measures to prevent health damage. For activities involving hazardous substances, examinations of the lungs and respiratory tract as well as the skin are particularly important. Lung function tests, skin examinations, and allergological tests can be conducted to detect any potential health problems early on.
Furthermore, regular blood tests should be conducted to check for exposure to harmful substances, to ensure that no dangerous substances are accumulating in your body and causing health issues. Regular checks of blood pressure, liver and kidney function, as well as metabolism, may also be beneficial to detect and treat any potential effects of handling hazardous substances on the body early on.
It is important to have your workplace analyzed for potential hazardous substances and take measures to minimize health risks if necessary. Regular training on the proper handling of hazardous substances and the prevention of health damage can also be helpful.
I recommend that you promptly seek out an occupational physician or company doctor to undergo an individual occupational health check-up and receive specific recommendations regarding your health and handling of hazardous substances. Your health is important and should not be neglected.
I hope that this information has been helpful to you and I am available to answer any further questions you may have. Thank you for your trust and attention.
Sincerely,
Lucas Weise
