Workplace allergies are the tip of the iceberg

Amicus professional union is calling for government action to combat workplace allergies.

Safety officer Rob Miguel told the House of Lords science and technology select committee last month that the incidence of allergic diseases in the UK is on the rise but is under-reported.

"Amicus is calling for more funding to identify and remove or neutralise the causes of workplace allergies," he said. "We want industry to understand it's about addressing and controlling the causes, not screening out so-called susceptible people."