Occupational Medicine Pearls

Dr Ye Ko
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A practical, evidence‑based podcast exploring the world of occupational and environmental medicine - from workplace hazards and health monitoring to clinical reasoning and real‑world case insights. Hosted by Dr Ye Ko, a medical practitioner and Occupational and Environmental Advanced trainee, each episode breaks down complex topics into clear, engaging reviews designed for clinicians, safety professionals, and anyone passionate about healthier, safer workplaces. Links - https://beacons.ai/dryeko

  1. 4D AGO

    Inorganic Lead - Occupational Health Monitoring

    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

    17 min

  2. FEB 3

    Respirable Crystalline Silica - Occupational Medicine 101

    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. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠

    21 min

  3. JAN 25

    Confined spaces: The Danger Within

    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. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠

    13 min

  4. JAN 17

    The Invisible Burn: First Aid for Hydrogen Fluoride

    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! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠ Reference https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/system/files/documents/1702/hydrogenfluoride_1989pdf.pdf

    10 min

  5. JAN 17

    Fluorides - Occupational health monitoring

    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

    9 min

  6. JAN 11

    Isocyanates - Occupational Health Monitoring

    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

    14 min

  7. JAN 10

    Benzene - Occupational Health Monitoring

    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". ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠

    10 min

  8. JAN 10

    Vinyl Chloride - Occupational Health Monitoring

    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. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠

    11 min
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A practical, evidence‑based podcast exploring the world of occupational and environmental medicine - from workplace hazards and health monitoring to clinical reasoning and real‑world case insights. Hosted by Dr Ye Ko, a medical practitioner and Occupational and Environmental Advanced trainee, each episode breaks down complex topics into clear, engaging reviews designed for clinicians, safety professionals, and anyone passionate about healthier, safer workplaces. Links - https://beacons.ai/dryeko

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