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Although most people who make a mesothelioma claim do so as a result of having worked with asbestos in the period from the Second World War until the 1980s and the handling of the substance is now carefully controlled, employers still have a major duty to protect employees from contracting this work-related illness.
The dangers to human health of inhaling asbestos particles have been known since the time of the Greeks and Romans, as well as its advantages. For two centuries after the Industrial Revolution it was an increasingly common building substance used as a valuable insulator and component of heat-resistant materials but its problems for users were forgotten.
Even where the dangers were recognised, employers often ignored the potential health risks to their workers, especially as the symptoms do not usually become apparent for a number of years after the contamination has taken place.
With increasing scientific knowledge of the risks of a worker developing an industrial illness and legislation in the UK to compel employers to protect their workforce, it is hoped numbers of those dying from mesothelioma and other asbestos-related conditions will decrease.
Despite the greater awareness of the dangers of breathing in the microscopic fibres, even in 2010, carelessness on the part of an employer can put someone at risk of illness.
Because asbestos was in such widespread use for so many years, there is a huge amount of it currently undisturbed which will not present a risk to a worker at present but when it does become exposed the chance of contamination will still be there, especially for people in the building trade.
Anyone who is called upon to work with Asbestos Insulation Board (AIB) should be made aware of the need for precautions including the use of respiratory equipment and protective clothing to prevent inhalation of dust, particularly if a job involves cutting the board or removing it.
All construction industry employers know of their responsibilities to prevent workers from contracting mesothelioma. Owners of any building where the previous installation of asbestos-laden material is suspected should arrange for a full specialist survey of the property and, if necessary, safe disposal and replacement of the dangerous substance should be carried out.
Help with making a mesothelioma claim
The law is quite clear that an employer who is aware of the possibility of an employee being exposed to asbestos must take every precaution to protect him and, if he does not do so, a case may be brought by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for failing to comply with legislation. They may also face a subsequent mesothelioma claim from victim.
The sympathetic personal injury lawyers who work with YouClaim are experienced in dealing with all types of work-related and industrial illness, achieving fair compensation settlements for victims throughout the UK.
They are all supervised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority so you can be assured of the highest standards of professional competency for advice and representation.
What's more, under the no win no fee system, 100% of all compensation won for you will be paid to you without deduction.
If you, or a loved one, feel you have a justified mesothelioma claim, don't delay, email us today using the claim form on this page, start e-chat or just call 0800 10 757 95 and speak to one of our helpful legal staff.
