More must be done to tackle workplace allergies

Private sector union Amicus is calling for action from the Government to combat workplace allergies, as it claims workplace related allergic diseases are being under reported.

The union has expressed concern that currently pre-employment checks screen people out of employment who may be susceptible to allergies. One third of people suffering from occupational asthma are unemployed and remain unemployed after six years. The union is calling on the Government for more funding to identify and ... (648 more words)

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