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Topics: Asthma

Introduction:

Breathing in certain dusts, gases, fumes and vapours within the workplace can cause asthma. Asthma is a very serious health problem that can ruin lives. Shortness of breath, wheezing and painful coughing are just some of the symptoms that occupational asthma sufferers may have to deal with every day.
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Key Issues:

Key Legislation

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

Please note that these links are to the original legislation, visitors should verify for themselves whether legislation is in force or whether it has been amended or repealed by subsequent legislation.