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One danger that workers on construction sites may face as a building site accident is that of chemical burns. These may result from acids, bases, oxidizers or solvents.
While these may sound to be the kind of chemicals that only occur in science labs, they can be found in building products, including substances as common as cement. This contains lime, or calcium oxide, which can be a dangerous chemical if used without appropriate precautions.
Chemical burns can occur without heat, and although they occur instantly on contact with the skin, vary between being extremely painful and presenting no immediate pain. The industrial injury that results may range from itching and discolouring of the skin to breathing troubles, burning sensation, trouble with breathing and tissue necrosis. Extreme cases of chemical burns can result in death.
Any site using chemicals should have made a risk assessment that covers the possibility of a burn occurring, including the necessary actions to take once someone suffers the industrial injury. It is not possible to cover all potential actions here.
Making a compensation claim after a building site accident
If you have incurred a chemical burn, or any other form of personal injury through your employer's negligence, you may well be eligible to make a compensation claim. YouClaim is among the UK's best personal injury firms to help you make your case successful.
When you call us, we'll be able to discuss your case in plain English, help you decide whether you have a case, and provide the right no win, no fee lawyer for your needs if you decide to go ahead.
The professionalism of your personal injury solicitor is guaranteed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority's governance, and our 100% compensation guarantee will ensure all damages awarded in a won case will go to you. Our no win, no fee system means you have nothing to lose if your case is not successful, and our policy of charging the winning fee to your opponent means that a won case is also free to you too.
Call us today, on 0800 10 757 95, and we'll be able to get your personal injury claim underway as soon as possible. Alternatively, use our online claim form or e-chat service. Either way, we look forward to assisting you in your building site accident claim.
