Health and Safety Executive

Genetic testing in the workplace

Genetic technologies are increasing at a rapid rate along with our knowledge of the interactions between our genes and disease. In the workplace it could be used to screen existing staff for certain jobs, or before employment to select or exclude applicants on the basis of their susceptibility to certain diseases or substances. Horizon scanning report SR014.

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