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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and coke oven workers: IIAC position paper 45

The possible prescription of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in coke oven workers under the Industrial Injuries Scheme (IIS).

• From: Industrial Injuries Advisory Council
• Published: 3 April 2020

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This position paper concerns the possible prescription of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in coke oven workers under the Industrial Injuries Scheme (IIS).

There is a body of evidence which shows an association between coke oven exposures and non-malignant pulmonary disease, but there is lack of detail in some studies and inconsistency in the nature and magnitude of the effects in others.

In the view of the Council the published evidence is insufficient to recommend prescription.

Published 3 April 2020