Table 3.
Type and frequency of notifiable occupational diseases (OD) among physiotherapists for the years 2007 to 2011, BGW data
| OD number | N (%) | Occupational cause confirmed (and OD recognised) |
|---|---|---|
| 5101 Severe or recurrent skin diseases | 897 (73.0) | 876 (28) |
| 2108 Vertebral disc-related diseases of the lumbar spine due to many years’ lifting/carrying heavy loads/extreme bending of the torso | 85 (6.9) | 16 (11) |
| 2101 Tendovaginal conditions or conditions of the tendinous tissue or of the tendonor muscular attachments | 49 (4.0) | 2 (2) |
| 3101 Infectious diseases | 38 (3.1) | 11 (11) |
| 2109 Vertebral disc-related diseases of the cervical spine due to many years’ carrying heavy loads on the shoulder | 31 (2.5) | 0 |
| 4301 4302 Obstructive respiratory diseases due to allergenic substances, chemical irritants or substances with a toxic effect | 11 (0.9) | 5 (5) |
| Other ODs | 118 (9.6) | 0 |
| Total | 1,229 (100.0) | 910 (57) |