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A warehouse job may not immediately strike people as being one that is particularly noise-hazardous. However, the truth is that warehouses are often hives of activity and many contain the kinds of machinery that can create excessive noise, pose a threat to hearing and even result in workers claiming compensation for hearing problems.
Often, the noise created by machinery such as forklifts, packing processes, lorries and other, more job-specific, machinery is amplified by being in a confined and crowded space, with the effects of echo sometimes causing additional aural distress.
The experience of one 46-year-old warehouse worker from Manchester, who, on being diagnosed with tinnitus in 2008 set about claiming compensation for hearing problems, is by no means untypical.
He explains, "The noise was constant, mainly from a battery operated 'pump truck' which I operated to lift pallets from the back of trucks.
"The pump truck had hard nylon wheels and had to run over a kind of metal bridge between the warehouse floor and the rear of the lorry.
"There was additional noise from things like metal carrying cages which rattled along and the cumulative effect was literally deafening.
"Despite this, we were given no form of ear protection until we suddenly got given some in the summer of 2007."
Indeed, failure by an employer to provide suitable hearing protection is in contravention of the Noise at Work Regulations and even aside from other breaches provides strong grounds for mounting a no win, no fee deafness claim.
A spokesperson for YouClaim's industrial injury solicitor panel comments, "All employers have a duty to provide workers with protective gear, whether it is to protect them from hearing injury, vibration injury or some other type of hazard. Failure to do so may result in injury and justify a payout of compensation."
No win, no fee hearing loss compensation claims
Here at YouClaim we ensure that our clients receive a first-class personal injury legal service that insulates them from all possible costs, fees and disbursements regardless of the outcome of a claim.
Over the years we've forged an outstanding success rate and a virtually unrivalled reputation for friendly and professional service.
If you are considering claiming compensation for hearing problems, consult a legal advisor today so that you can discuss the circumstances of your deafness and discover more about how the law may apply to you.
Should you wish to proceed with a claim, we will ensure that you are represented by a specialist personal injury solicitor who will work to maximize your settlement, delivering you the 100% compensation you deserve.
Simply echat, complete an online claim form or call us, on 0800 10 757 95, to get things under way today.
