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| Industrial diseases usually develop due to exposure to hazardous substances in the work place, such as dust, fumes from chemical or biological agents and also through exposure to excessive noise or vibration. |
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Employers have a legal duty to take reasonable care for the safety of their staff. Employers may be
found to be negligent if they have not provided a safe working environment, or not properly enforced the wearing of protective clothing. |
| If you are suffering or suspect you may be suffering from any of the following, due of your working environment then you may be entitled to compensation. |
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| Vibration White Finger |
| Compensation claims for Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) or Raynaud's disease |
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Tingling sensation in fingers |
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Numbness or whiteness |
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Loss of grip sensation |
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Worse in cold weather |
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| Industrial Deafness |
| Compensation claims for noise induced hearing loss and tinnitus |
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Ringing in your ears |
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Difficulty hearing others speak |
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Suffered temporary deafness |
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Worked in noisy occupation |
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| Asbestos and lung related diseases |
| Compensation for asbestosis, mesothelioma, pleural thickening and asbestos related lung cancer |
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Shortness of breath |
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Chest pain |
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Persistent cough |
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Appetite loss |
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| Skin diseases - dermatitis |
| Compensation claims for skin diseases - dermatitis, rashes and eczema |
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Itchy skin |
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Dry and cracked skin |
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Skin Rash / Eczema |
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Pimples / Acne |
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| Please contact Paula on 0191 5018561 |
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