Industrial disease Industrial disease is a term which is used to describe an illness, injury or disease which has been caused by your work environment. You may have seen it described as industrial illness or industrial injury as well as industrial disease. Whatever term is used, it still results in the same thing, which is that you have not been adequately protected by your employer and as a result you have been injured, through no fault of your own. If you have been diagnosed with an illness or condition that has resulted from your current job, or from one you have worked in the past you are likely to feel let down and worried about what the future will bring. We can help you to understand what next steps you can take and also help you be clear about your legal position too, so you know if you can make a claim for compensation. Types Of Industrial Disease There are many different types of illnesses or injuries which can happen as a result of the work place, and some of these are: Asbestosis Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Contact dermatitis Industrial deafness Mesothelioma Occupational Asthma Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) Vibration White Finger However, if your condition does not feature on this list, it does not mean that you are not able to claim, so please call us so we can talk to you about your situation
Posted on: Mon, 03 Feb 2014 09:07:56 +0000
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