GENETIC TESTING IN THE WORKPLACE: APPLICATION REJECTED – WRONG GENES (PDF File)

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GENETIC TESTING IN THE WORKPLACE: APPLICATION REJECTED – WRONG GENES (PDF File)

By GeneWatch UK

 

http://www.genewatch.org/HumanGen/Publications/Reports/GeneticTesting.pdf

 

 

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Contents

 

Executive Summary . 5

 

1. Introduction ......... 8

 

2. What types of genetic test might be used in the workplace?

......................................................... 9

 

2.1 Testing for a genetic illness

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.......................... 9

 

2.2 Testing for risk of a common illness

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........... 10

 

2.3 Testing for susceptibility to hazardous chemicals or radiation

....................................................11

 

2.4 Testing for previous exposure to hazardous chemicals or radiation

.......................................... 12

 

3. What evidence supports the use of genetic tests in the workplace?

.......................................... 13

 

3.1 Research evidence linking genes and occupational exposure to ill-health

............................... 13

 

3.2 Limitations of the research evidence

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.......... 17

 

3.3 Current research activity linking genes to ill-health

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3.3.1 Research in the USA

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........................ 21

 

3.3.2 Research in the UK

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.......................... 22

 

4. Why would employers want to use genetic tests?

......................................................................... 25

 

4.1 Perceived benefits to employers

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................ 25

 

4.2 Actual benefits to employers

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...................... 27

 

5. How would the use of genetic tests fit with current employment practice and

the legal

 

responsibilities of employers?

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......................... 31

 

5.1 Pre-employment health checks

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.................. 31

 

5.2 Regular health surveillance of the workforce

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5.3 Roles and responsibilities of occupational health doctors

......................................................... 32

 

5.4 Roles and responsibilities of employers

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..... 32

 

6. What are the implications for employees?

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..... 34

 

6.1 Perceived benefits to employees

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............... 34

 

6.2 Actual benefits to employees

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..................... 34

 

6.3 Potential for discrimination

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......................... 36

 

7. Are there adequate legal safeguards to protect the interests of employees?

............................ 39

 

7.1 Health and safety at work

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........................... 39

 

7.1.1 Health and safety standards

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............ 39

 

7.1.2 Acceptable health risks

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.................... 39

 

7.1.3 Compensation for occupational illness

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