Tuberculosis, or TB, is still a major occupational health issue, especially in high density work environments.

Key points to explain:

• TB is airborne
• You can carry TB without feeling sick
• Early TB may have no symptoms
• Weak or damaged lungs increase TB risk

Workers may feel completely fine while carrying TB, yet still experience long term lung damage or spread infection unknowingly.

Why occupational health matters

Early screening and medical surveillance identify TB before serious damage or outbreaks occur.

Respiratory infections can mask or worsen underlying occupational lung problems.

Lung cancer and exposure related diseases often develop without early symptoms. Waiting for symptoms means waiting too long. Screening is the only preventive measure that identifies disease early and protects both people and operations.

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