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A soldering technician is diagnosed by a respiratory physician with occupational asthma. His work involves regular rosin-based solder fume exposure, and the employer has received written confirmation from the worker. What is the relevant legal framework?

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Correct answer: D — RIDDOR reporting of occupational asthma linked to a respiratory sensitiser

Occupational asthma is reportable under RIDDOR when diagnosed and linked to significant or regular exposure to a known respiratory sensitiser. Rosin-based solder fume is a recognised sensitiser. The seven-day absence threshold relates to certain injuries, not reportable occupational diseases. IIDB claims are made by workers, not submitted by employers as RIDDOR reports.

Reference: HSE RIDDOR occupational diseases guidance