Dr Ye Ko

Occupational Medicine Pearls

Health EN ↓ 40 episodes

A practical, evidence‑based podcast exploring the world of occupational and environmental medicine - from workplace hazards and health monitoring to clinical reasoning and real‑world case insights. Hosted by Dr Ye Ko, a medical practitioner and Occupational and Environmental Advanced trainee, each episode breaks down complex topics into clear, engaging reviews designed for clinicians, safety professionals, and anyone passionate about healthier, safer workplaces. Links - https://beacons.ai/dryeko

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Dr Ye Ko

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Health

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Latest episode

Jun 20, 2026

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Episodes

Tuberculosis 20.06.2026

In this episode, Dr Ko discusses about Tuberculosis in occupational health setting in Australia.

Legionellosis 20.06.2026

In this episode, Dr Ko discusses about Legionellosis, one of the key occupational infections in Australia.

Melioidosis 20.06.2026

In this episode, Dr Ko discusses about Melioidosis, one of the key occupational infections in Australia.

Brucellosis 20.06.2026

In this episode, Dr Ko discusses about Brucellosis, one of the key occupational infections in Australia.

Leptospirosis 20.06.2026

In this episode, Dr Ko discusses about Leptospirosis, one of the key occupational infections in Australia.

Ergonomic Hazards: Brief Overview 15.06.2026

In this episode, Dr Ko discusses about different ergonomic hazards and interaction with psychosocial risk factors in workplaces.

Electricity as Physical Hazard 24.05.2026

In this episode, Dr Ko describes about Electrical hazards in workplaces.

Managing Abnormal Health Monitoring Results 24.05.2026

What do you do when you see an abnormal health monitoring/ surveillance result? Do you have a template or formula for that? I spoke about mine in this episode. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠⁠⁠⁠

Laser 23.05.2026

Fifth episode under Non-ionising radiation series. In this episode of Dr Ye Ko discusses about Laser in Occupational medicine ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠⁠⁠⁠

Optical radiation: Infrared and visible light 23.05.2026

Fourth episode under Non-ionising radiation series. In this episode of Dr Ye Ko discusses about optical radiation: Infrared and visible light in Occupational medicine ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠⁠⁠⁠

Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) radiation 23.05.2026

Third episode under Non-ionising radiation series. In this episode of Dr Ye Ko discusses about Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) radiation in Occupational medicine ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠⁠⁠⁠

Radiofrequency electromagnetic fields 23.05.2026

second episode under Non-ionising radiation series. In this episode of Dr Ye Ko discusses about Radiofrequency in Occupational medicine ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠⁠⁠⁠

Non-ionising Radiation: Ultraviolet radiation 23.05.2026

In this episode of Dr Ye Ko discusses about Ultraviolet radiation in Occupational medicine ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠⁠⁠⁠

Proportionality in Occupational Medicine 23.04.2026

Proportionality refers to the principle that any action, investigation, restriction, or deferral imposed during a fitness-for-work assessment should be commensurate with the actual risk posed to the worker, co-workers, or the public. It is a cornerstone of ethical occupational medical practice and underpins all fitness decisions. In this episode of Dr Ye Ko discusses about Proportionality in Occup...

Safety Data Sheets, GHS and IARC Classification 19.04.2026

In this episode of Dr Ye Ko discusses about Safety Data Sheets - their uses and limitations, GHS and IARC Classification ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠⁠⁠⁠

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning 19.04.2026

In this episode of Dr Ye Ko discusses about Carbon Monoxide, a dangerous workplace hazard. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hydrogen Cyanide- Chemical Asphyxiation 15.04.2026

In this episode of Dr Ye Ko discusses about Hydrogen Cyanide, a dangerous workplace hazard. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠⁠⁠

Hydrogen Sulfide - Chemical Asphyxiation 15.04.2026

In this episode of Dr Ye Ko discusses about Hydrogen Sulfide, a dangerous workplace hazard. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠⁠⁠

Occupational Contact Dermatitis 28.03.2026

In this episode of Dr Ye Ko covers occupational contact dermatitis. ICD vs ACD, common workplace causes, patch testing essentials, management using the hierarchy of controls, and fitness-for-work assessment including the difficult conversation when a sensitised worker can't return to their role. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠⁠

Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) - Occupational Health Monitoring 09.03.2026

In this episode of Chemical hazards series, Dr Ye Ko looks at Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH), PAH are a group of chemical hazards that requires health monitoring under Australian WHS regulations. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠⁠

Asbestos - Occupational Health Monitoring 28.02.2026

In this episode of Chemical hazards series, Dr Ye Ko looks at Asbestos, one of the most dreaded legacy materials in Australia. Asbestos is one of the hazards that requires health monitoring under Australian WHS regulations. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠⁠

Inorganic Lead - Occupational Health Monitoring 14.02.2026

In this episode of Chemical hazards series, Dr Ye Ko looks at Inorganic Lead, a key chemical hazard in workplaces. Inorganic Lead is one of the hazards that requires health monitoring under Australian WHS regulations. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠⁠

Respirable Crystalline Silica - Occupational Medicine 101 03.02.2026

This podcast episode discusses about Respirable Crystalline Silica in Australian Occupational Health context. The episode is based on Safework Australia Health Monitoring guideline and AIOH paper on RCS. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠

Confined spaces: The Danger Within 25.01.2026

This podcast episode discusses the critical topic of confined spaces in the workplace, focusing on the associated risks such as drowning and engulfment. It explores the various hazards present in confined spaces, including chemical, physical, and biological risks, and emphasizes the importance of control measures and medical assessments to ensure worker safety. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠

The Invisible Burn: First Aid for Hydrogen Fluoride 17.01.2026

In this episode of Chemical hazards series, Dr Ye Ko looks at steps to manage Hydrogen Fluoride exposure, spillage and hierarchy of control. Always keep Calcium Gluconate gel in hand! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/dryeko⁠ Reference https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/system/files/documents/1702/hydrogenfluoride_1989pdf.pdf

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