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While an accident at work may be the most common form of workplace-related personal injury litigation, occupational illness claims also account for a large proportion of cases, and dust-related illness claims are just one of the many falling under this category.
In fact, if not properly cleaned and maintained even the most mundane of office environments can present a dust hazard. Although it is unlikely to present a serious risk to most workers, environmental office can have serious health implications, particularly for those who suffer from asthma, allergies or some form of respiratory illness.
All employers are bound to meet certain minimum requirements where dust presents a potential workplace hazard, these obligations are outlined in various pieces of legislation, including the Factories Act 1961, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988. In addition, there are others that are more industry specific, such as the Coal Mines (Respirable Dust) Regulations 1975.
These sets of legislation and regulation are there for very good reasons. Workers in occupations as various as mining, quarrying, textile work, milling, baking, carpentry and leather work will all usually be exposed to some level of dust threat.
And the problems caused by dust can be just as various as the occupations where exposure is possible. Not only are there are asbestos-related diseases such as asbestosis and mesothelioma to guard against, there are also a whole raft of other dust-related conditions such as asthma, emphysema, allergies, cancer, silicosis, skin and eye damage, nervous system damage and blood disorders. Even the most innocuous-seeming dusts can, with cumulative effect, cause health problems, as is evidenced by increasing rates of diagnosis of organic toxic dust syndrome.
In addition, dusts such as metal, coal, flour and rubber are, under the right circumstances, combustible and can therefore present an accident at work hazard, something all affected employers should guard against.
No win, no fee work accident compensation lawyers
An accident at work can have serious and lasting consequences. Not only is there the pain and distress of injury, but that injury may also result in considerable medical expenses, loss of earnings and loss of capacity.
If you believe that your employer failed to adequately ensure your safety, you can speak with one of our advisors who can then advise you as to the best course of action.
In the event that you decide to proceed with a claim with us, our workplace injury claim payment model ensures that you are insulated from all possible fees, costs, and disbursements, including those of the opponent.
In addition, our 100 percent compensation guarantee means that no cuts are ever taken in a won case.
In short, our payment mode surpasses the "no win, no fee" paradigm by delivering a service that is cost free to the client.
If you would like to consult with a legal advisor today, fill out a claim form online, use our echat facility, or call us now, on 0800 10 757 95.
We look forward to connecting you with the personal injury solicitor who is best suited to your case.
