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Shellfish Processing Industry in Eastern Canada

Shellfish species Processed in Eastern Canada

TOOLS FOR WORKERS

This section is geared towards the information that may be most useful to workers; however, anyone can view and use this information.  Some of the information presented here under the “Workers” section may be repeated under the “Employers” and/or the “Health Care Professionals” and/or the “OHS Professionals” sections.

Occupational Asthma and Allergy (OAA) Tools

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Crab Asthma
• Commonly asked questions by workers and their employers about snow crab asthma.

• 7 questions on Asthma
• Seven short questions to help you determine if you may have asthma.

• WHSCC crab asthma questionnaire
• Workers – you need to complete this questionnaire to file a claim with WHSCC for occupational asthma.

• Breathe Out to Find Out pamphlet and poster
• What is a Peak Flow Meter (PFM)?  How do I use it?  Click here to find out.

• Peak flow meter record card
• Use this document to record your Peak Flow Meter results.

• Occupational Health in Seafood Processing: Risks and Resources (PDF)
  • A presentation summarizing risks and resources in shellfish OHS.

• Instructional DVD
  • A Second Wind - Occupational asthma drama and resource materials.

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