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A 46-year-old nurse working in an endoscopy unit develops occupational asthma. Under RIDDOR 2013, what reporting obligation exists?

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Correct answer: A — The employer must report the case to the HSE as it is a reportable occupational disease

Occupational asthma is a reportable disease under RIDDOR 2013. The employer (responsible person) must report when they receive a written diagnosis from a doctor that the employee has the disease and the work involves a significant exposure.

Reference: RIDDOR 2013