Parkinson’s disease caused by pesticides is recognised as occupational disease
A new table of occupational disease has been created in 2012 to recognise Parkinson’s disease as an occupational disease in French agricultura...
Workstation layout for a pregnant woman
When a pregnant or breastfeeding woman is exposed to benzène, or another reproductive toxic chemical classified in catégories 1 or 2, (according to th...
Content of the medical record
The health doctor fills out a medical record for each employee. It is meant to track the professional exposures and help the occupational physician to...
List of the French tables of occupational diseases ( General Social security system)
To be recognised as an occupational disease, a disease must appear on one of the 110 table appended to the French Social Security Code. These lists ar...
Some professional exposures must be avoided during pregnancy
The medical supervision is strengthened when the worker is pregnant, some professional exposures must be avoided in pregnant woman or in breastfeeding...
Screening for occupational diseases related to asbestos in France : which medical examination should be preferred ?
Is chest X-ray examination obsolete ? Whether the patient is an employee or a craftsman, active or retired, the examinationsto which he is submitted w...
Testings based on the carcinogenic agent for the post-exposure medical surveillance
Employees who have been exposed to carcinogenic agents or processes as part of their occupational activity are entitled, if they so request, to post-e...
Medical surveillance of temporary workers
According to the French Labor code, article L. 1251-22, the temporary employment agency has to undergo the medical surveillance of temporary workers. ...
Professional secrecy : medical secret, trade secret
The occupational physician is subject to the obligation of medical secret. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddi...
Medical supervision for the young workers
When the worker is underaged (under 18), the medical surveillance is necessary strenghtened so that he undergoes a medical examniation every 12 months...