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Many of the nation's 100,000 or more maritime, train and transport workers may be at risk of developing occupational hearing loss and as such some may decide to claim compensation for industrial deafness.
The risks for these workers are manifold as there is much heavy machinery equipment involved in the transport industries, much of which emits loud and persistent sound, all of which is subject to the Noise at Work Regulations.
For example, shipbuilders may use equipment such as sanders, saws, ratchets and grinders and will need to ensure they limit use, where appropriate, and use suitable protective equipment such as ear muffs and ear defenders.
Those engaged in the construction of trains will face similar hazards so will also need similar equipment, and like all maritime, train and transport workers are protected by the relevant regulatory instruments.
A spokesperson from Britain's General Union (GMB), which represents many maritime, train and transport workers comments, "Many of our members have been negligently exposed to excessive levels of noise in the workplace by their employers.
"Sadly even with the knowledge of the long term damage it can cause and the safety equipment available people are being exposed today.
"We won't let those who ignore health and safety laws or fail to provide the correct safety equipment to get away with it however long ago it happened."
In 2010 a 49-year-old ferry worker received five-figure compensation for industrial deafness for the hearing loss he sustained as a result being exposed to excessive engine noise while working in an enclosed space; he was never provided with protective equipment.
This led a spokesperson from the claimant's union, the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT), to comment, "Hearing loss affects many of our members working in noisy environments [who] often put it down to getting older."
"Members who have worked in a noisy environment and who have been diagnosed with hearing problems should get in touch," he added.
Claim compensation for industrial deafness, cost free
Noise induced hearing loss can result in sufferers having to make traumatic adjustments to their lives.
From not being able to communicate easily with friends and relatives to reduced ability to enjoy films, television and music to career changes, there is no aspect of life that is not impacted by occupational deafness.
As such, those who develop deafness as a result of workplace noise are entitled to claim 100 percent compensation for their losses.
Here at YouClaim, we specialise in helping claimants secure every penny they deserve, and with our cost free service are able to do this at no risk to the claimant.
All our personal injury solicitors work under the strictures of the Solciitors Regulation Authority, a branch of the Law Society, and strive to uphold YouClaim's outstanding reputation for excellence in legal service.
To find out more about how we might be able to help you claim compensation for industrial deafness, echat, complete an online claim form or call us, on 0800 10 757 95.
