Anaphylaxis in Schools 3rd Edition
Anaphylaxis in Schools 3rd Edition
Anaphylaxis in Schools 3rd Edition
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<strong>Anaphylaxis</strong> <strong>in</strong> the Workplace<br />
Appendix I<br />
Adults and teens <strong>in</strong> the workplace must also have strategies to stay safe. Employees at risk of<br />
anaphylaxis are encouraged to:<br />
• Tell their manager and/or colleagues about their allergies and where to f<strong>in</strong>d their ep<strong>in</strong>ephr<strong>in</strong>e<br />
auto-<strong>in</strong>jectors. Because teens and adults at risk of anaphylaxis may require assistance dur<strong>in</strong>g an<br />
emergency, they are advised to teach other colleagues how to recognize symptoms of anaphylaxis<br />
and use an auto-<strong>in</strong>jector properly.<br />
• Work with colleagues to f<strong>in</strong>d ways to m<strong>in</strong>imize the risk of accidental exposure. For example, it<br />
is helpful if they speak directly with caterers when food is be<strong>in</strong>g ordered for work-related events.<br />
Employees at risk of anaphylaxis should not expect their environments to be free of specific food<br />
allergens, as food is often brought <strong>in</strong> for meet<strong>in</strong>gs and social events.<br />
• Provide their manager with an <strong>Anaphylaxis</strong> Emergency Plan which can be kept <strong>in</strong> their personnel<br />
file. Employees at risk could keep a copy of this plan with them (e.g. <strong>in</strong> their auto-<strong>in</strong>jector carrier,<br />
purse or wallet).<br />
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