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In this episode, I am revising key psychiatry topics for OEM exams.

I did not know I already created an episode on CRPS in August. I will let you find out if I say anything different this time.

Excessive Daytime Sleepiness and Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder (Shiftwork sleep disorder)

90.1.5 Recognise and advise on health risks in and around the domestic environment and in leisure activities

90.1.4 Recognise and advise on health risks in the general environment arising from workplace activities

90.1.3 Describe the process of development of environmental standards for hazards arising from workplaces

90.1.2 Describe how environmental risk is assessed and perceived

90.1.1 Define environment and factors that influence occurrence of exposure and the susceptibility of individuals or groups

Substance use disorder is an important occupational health and safety topic.

an episode on Diesel Engine Exhaust or Diesel Particulate Matter. This was recorded some time ago and did not manage to publish it.

Domain 12.2.2 - Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (Idiopathic Environmental Intolerance)

Domain 12.2.2 - Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)

Domain 12.2.2 - CRPS notes

my revision on selected topics from OEM curriculum domain 70.

This episode is mainly about revision of occupational heat concepts for Stage B AFOEM exams.

In this episode, Dr Ko discusses about Tuberculosis in occupational health setting in Australia.

In this episode, Dr Ko discusses about Legionellosis, one of the key occupational infections in Australia.

In this episode, Dr Ko discusses about Melioidosis, one of the key occupational infections in Australia.

In this episode, Dr Ko discusses about Brucellosis, one of the key occupational infections in Australia.

In this episode, Dr Ko discusses about Leptospirosis, one of the key occupational infections in Australia.

In this episode, Dr Ko discusses about different ergonomic hazards and interaction with psychosocial risk factors in workplaces.

In this episode, Dr Ko describes about Electrical hazards in workplaces.

What do you do when you see an abnormal health monitoring/ surveillance result? Do you have a template or formula for that? I spoke about mine in this episode.

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Fifth episode under Non-ionising radiation series.

In this episode of Dr Ye Ko discusses about Laser in Occupational medicine

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Fourth episode under Non-ionising radiation series.

In this episode of Dr Ye Ko discusses about optical radiation: Infrared and visible light in Occupational medicine

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Third episode under Non-ionising radiation series. In this episode of Dr Ye Ko discusses about Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) radiation in Occupational medicine

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second episode under Non-ionising radiation series.

In this episode of Dr Ye Ko discusses about Radiofrequency in Occupational medicine

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In this episode of Dr Ye Ko discusses about Ultraviolet radiation in Occupational medicine

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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 medicine

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In this episode of Dr Ye Ko discusses about Safety Data Sheets - their uses and limitations, GHS and IARC Classification

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In this episode of Dr Ye Ko discusses about Carbon Monoxide, a dangerous workplace hazard.

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In this episode of Dr Ye Ko discusses about Hydrogen Cyanide, a dangerous workplace hazard.

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In this episode of Dr Ye Ko discusses about Hydrogen Sulfide, a dangerous workplace hazard.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Reference

https://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/dryeko⁠⁠

Reference

https://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/dryeko⁠

Reference

https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/health-monitoring-isocyanates

https://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".

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 measures

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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.

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