05 / Handling Hazardous Substances

Report Symptoms

Should you notice any symptoms of ill-health during or after working offsite, you should report these to your line manager and HSE advisor / manager immediately.

If there are a lot of similar health complaints related to the same type of work or use of a substance, your employer may set up a Health Surveillance programme.

A Health Surveillance programme facilitates the early detection of ill health caused by use of a particular substance in the workplace. It should be completed by an occupational health service physician and includes keeping health records for individuals.