Indications for psychological examination in diagnosis, certification and prevention of occupational diseases

The work is based on the author's clinical experience gained due to her responsibilities as a consultant in the Department of Occupational Diseases, Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine, Lodz, as well as on the literature dealing with the effect of some chemical and physical occupational hazards on the central nervous system. The author points out that psychological examinations play a significant role in diagnosis and prevention of occupational disease. She suggests that workers should be subjected to periodical psychological examinations during the whole period of employment. Particular indications for these examinations are also discussed.