The Health and Occupation Research (THOR) Republic of Ireland (ROI)

Introduction

The Health and Occupation Research (THOR) Republic of Ireland (ROI) is a report by physicians of work related ill health in Ireland. THOR ROI comprises 4 surveillance schemes collecting data on work related illness (WRI) in the ROI by occupational physicians, chest physicians, dermatologists and general practitioners. The physicians report voluntarily online cases of WRI to the University of Manchester.

An annual report is produced showing the number of cases reported that year and in addition there is a compiled report covering commencing in 2005. The report provides valuable information on the types of WRIs, causal agents and industry sectors they occur in. The report also allows comparisons of cases between Northern Ireland and Great Britain. 

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) financially supports THOR ROI. Summary and full reports are available below. 

An information sheet aimed at encouraging additional physicians to report cases is also included below.