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As the environmental problems of dumping sewage offshore have become clearer, those within the sewage industry have had to respond by finding new ways of storing and disposing sewage. However, these new ways present challenges both to the industry itself and its work accident compensation insurers.
One alternative method of sewage disposal is sewage sludge drying. Championed by many for its apparent environmental credentials, sewage sludge drying results in dried or granulated sewage sludge being recycled as fertiliser for use on farms.
However, there are several hazards involved in this process. Not least is the danger of sudden explosion or spontaneous combustion of sewage, a phenomenon known as deflagration.
This phenomenon arises because of the heat produced by organic decomposition, which through oxidation is released in an exothermic reaction. This process is natural and only becomes a problem when the rate of heat production is higher than that of heat release.
It is when this happens that there is a risk of self-ignition, which, potentially, can cause worker personal injury and result in work accident compensation.
Because of this risk, all sewage drying plants must follow Health and Executive directives, adhere to the relevant legislation and ensure they meet benchmark standards.
There has been a massive growth in this industry since the 1990s and with it predicted to grow in the 21st century, all interested parties must work together to ensure that workplace injuries are avoided.
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If you've had the misfortune to suffer injury in an accident in your workplace, it may be possible to claim 100 per cent compensation for your pain, suffering and losses.
Our personal injury solicitors are among the UK's leading experts in the field of occupational injury claims and will work with you to ensure that you have the best possible body of evidence to support your case.
We always fight to ensure that our clients receive the work accident compensation they deserve. As such, we seek to maximise settlements and see that employers settle cases fairly.
In the vast majority of cases, we are able to do this without the case ever going to court. However, in a minority of cases it is necessary to go to court in order to ensure a just outcome.
If you would like to find out more about our service, our solicitors and entirely charge-free, cuts-free service, consult a legal advisor today by using our echat popout, completing an online claim form or call us, on 0800 10 757 95.
