On 14 September 2004, Asthma UK launched a Workplace Charter that aims to significantly reduce the impact of asthma in the workplace.

Every year in the UK, 750,000 employees with pre-existing asthma find things at work trigger an asthma attack and an estimated 3,000 people develop occupational asthma because of exposure to dangerous substances at work.

Asthma at Work - Your Charter is aimed at employers, employees and health professionals and is founded on the belief that no-one should have to work in an environment that makes you unwell.

Charter points:
 Nobody should have to breathe secondhand smoke at work.
 Employees should enjoy reasonable protection from asthma triggers at work.
 Employees with asthma need to understand their own condition.
 Employees should be protected from the causes of Occupational Asthma.
 People who develop Occupational Asthma need immediate protection.
 Health surveillance is vital in identifying occupational asthma
 Employees should look for the right help right away.
 Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial.
 Employers and employees need to keep informed.
 Employees should know how to help someone having an asthma attack.

Asthma at Work: Your Charter or contact: info@asthma.org.uk