Nightclub workers and industrial deafness compensation
Thousands of people in the UK suffer hearing loss through working in a consistently noisy environment. It is often a gradual process and many do not even realise what is happening or that they can seek industrial deafness compensation. Unfortunately, this means that many people are left with the effects of severe hearing loss for the rest of their lives through no fault of their own, and with no recompense.
The Royal National Institute for the Deaf (RNID) is a charity which does a lot of work in raising awareness of the damage that can be done to hearing. It has recently carried out some research into noise levels in nightclubs, and what this can mean for both the clubbers and the staff working in security and behind the bar.
Edinburgh hotspot for noisy nightclubs
The RNID research discovered that clubs in Edinburgh are the noisiest in the country, with noise levels in one venue being recorded at 110 decibels. This kind of noise is described as "uncomfortably loud" and is likely to lead to ear damage in anyone without hearing protection. It is apparently a particular problem in drum and bass clubs.
The recommended maximum noise level stands at just 80 decibels, but without regulations many nightclubs regularly exceed this. Unlike factories and other industrial workplaces, entertainment venues are not covered by legislation to protect the hearing of employees and customers. Fortunately, this is soon to change and laws coming in 2008 will mean that clubs and other noisy entertainment venues will be required to provide earplugs to staff. Those who do not will leave themselves open to industrial deafness compensation claims.
However, the fact that this legislation has not been introduced sooner means that people who have been working in nightclubs up until now have been left in danger of hearing damage. Many of these workers may already be suffering hearing loss, and may look to claim industrial deafness compensation from their employers.
One regular nightclub visitor who has been left with substantial hearing impairment and now needs to wear two hearing aids at work commented: "I had no idea that I was doing this kind of damage to myself, and I think people need to be more aware of the kind of long term effects they can suffer."
Making an industrial deafness compensation claim
If you have suffered hearing loss because of your work, you may wish to pursue an industrial deafness compensation claim. Many people who do make such accident claims find that although nothing can replace the loss of their hearing, personal injury compensation means they can recover their financial losses, which could also go some way to helping them move on with their lives.
YouClaim offers a first class compensation service, and our personal injury solicitors who specialise in industrial deafness compensation have helped many people to recover substantial injury damages from their employers. It costs absolutely nothing to make a hearing loss claim through YouClaim, thanks to our absolutely no cost, no fee policy. What's more, we promise that you will keep 100% compensation we don't take a penny.
If you would like to claim industrial deafness compensation today or simply want to know more about how you could go about it, we will be pleased to help. Simply telephone 0800 10 757 95 to speak to one of our friendly advisors, or alternatively you can chat online via our e-chat system, or request a call back with our online form.
