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Many pesticides are made from noxious and harmful chemicals. After all, they are, by definition, designed and manufactured with the express intent of causing pesticide poisoning to destroy animal or plant life.
Contrary to popular belief, it is not only agricultural workers who are at risk of suffering pesticide poisoning. For, although pesticides are used in farming to promote the growth of plants and crops, they are also used in a variety of other work settings.
These work settings include factories and construction sites as well as the textile industry, where pesticides are often used to prevent fabrics and carpets from being damaged by hungry and reproducing insects.
Examples of these non-agricultural pesticides include rodent poison, slug pellets, ant powder and weed killers.
Worker health and pesticides
Workers can suffer the toxic effects of pesticides in instances where they are ingested, inhaled or brought into direct contact with skin.
This exposure is most likely to come about when workers are asked to perform work with or near pesticides but without the necessary protective clothing – furthermore, exposure may occur when pesticides are sprayed without appropriate risk assessments being carried out.
The symptoms workers might suffer can vary from abdominal pain and vomiting to headaches, skin disorders, and respiratory problems. In some cases symptoms may be fatal, particularly where the pesticide has been ingested.
Claim compensation for pesticide poisoning
Whatever industry or profession you work in, if you have suffered the ill-effects of pesticide poisoning, you may be entitled to claim compensation for pain, suffering, lost earnings and medical expenses.
The expert personal injury lawyers on our panel can help you proceed with a claim, while helping you mount the strongest possible body of evidence to support your case for pesticide poisoning compensation.
Win or lose, we provide a completely charge-free service which allows claimants to proceed with the utmost confidence, whatever their personal circumstances.
In addition, we never take a cut – our 100% compensation promise.
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