Independent report

Ocular melanoma and occupation: IIAC position paper 33

A review of the relationship between melanoma of the eye (‘ocular melanoma’) and occupation.

• From: Industrial Injuries Advisory Council
• Published: 20 November 2014

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Ocular melanoma and occupation

Ref: IIAC position paper 33

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The council found that there is consistent evidence that the risk of ocular melanoma is increased by welding. But there is uncertainty over the definitions of ‘welding’ in the published studies and an absence of robust evidence for a relationship between risk and exposure.

There may be an increase in the risk of ocular melanoma in cooks but the evidence base is limited. There is a lack of clarity over the definitions of exposure and very little information on the duration of exposure that would confer an increase in risk.

Studies of other occupational populations suggest risks may be increased in some, but the evidence is neither strong nor consistent.

After considering the evidence, the council concluded that there remains insufficient evidence to recommend any changes to the list of prescribed diseases for which people can claim Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit.

Published 20 November 2014