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Skin Disease Claims
Occupational skin diseases often result from exposure to chemical irritants
such as industrial solvents, industrial cleaners, industrial fluids generally
and most chemicals used in industrial processes. The occupations at the
highest risk are not all in heavy industry and it has been shown that
hairdressers and barbers tend to come into contact with more mildly hazardous
chemicals than any other profession. However, it is in the manufacture
of industrial products such as chemicals, soaps and cleaners that the
most high value claims are made.
Types of Skin Disease Claims
Dermatitis Claims
The most common form is contact dermatitis. Symptomology varies between the type of dermatitis but most commonly it takes the form of a rash and the skin may become itchy and sore with occasional cracking and bleeding. It is not uncommon for this sort of condition to become more permanent and it will often have an effect on all aspects of the Claimant’s life.
Eczema Claims
Symptomology varies between the type of eczema but most commonly it takes the form of a rash and the skin may become itchy and sore with occasional cracking and bleeding. It is not uncommon for this sort of condition to become more permanent and it will often have an effect on all aspects of the Claimant’s life.
A Claim can be made in relation to an occupational skin disease if it can be shown that the Claimant’s employer has not done all that was reasonable to protect them when dealing with potentially hazardous chemicals. Chemicals can range from metals, rubber, oils, cleaning agents and solvents many of which are used in a wide range of industry.
The law relating to industrial skin diseases is contained mostly with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1994. As with all Regulations they oblige all employers to carry out the necessary risk assessment in relation to any substances which their employees may be exposed to in the course of their employment. They are then obliged to ensure that they have taken all reasonable steps to protect them.
If you have suffered a skin complaint as a result of your work within the last 3 years you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation.
Simply complete the Claim Assessment Form under the Industrial Disease section and one of our specialist claims solicitors will contact you in order to discuss your case. All of our panel solicitors act on a no win, no fee basis and the legal advice you will be given will be free. Furthermore, you will receive 100% of any damages that you are awarded.
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