Occupational Dermatitis - Industrial Disease & Accidents at Work Compensation
Have you or a family member been diagnosed with a skin disease such as Occupational Dermatitis within the last 3 years?
Do you or a family member suffer from the following:
- Itchy skin
- Dry, cracked skin
- Skin rash / Eczema
- Pimples / Acne
If so, then you may me able to pursue a claim for compensation RIGHT NOW
We can deal with your case and have expert solicitors nationwide ready to act on your behalf.
Even if you develop eczema or dermatitis later on in life or if your condition significantly worsens later in life, then there is a chance that it could have been caused by your working conditions.
Work-Related Dermatitis
Conditions within workplaces have been known to cause dermatitis or make a person's condition worse who already suffers from dermatitis or eczema.
For example, a person who comes into contact with chemicals or dust at work without the proper protective clothing may go on to develop dermatitis or eczema on the exposed body parts such as the hands, arms or face.
Some common causes of dermatitis include coolants, oils, dyes, plants and fungi as well as frequent contact with water. Some of the professions thought to be most at risk of contracting work-related dermatitis include kitchen workers, hospital staff, manufacturing or factory workers, hairdressers, cleaners, printers and engineers.
Do you work in any of these Industries?
These are the business sectors with the highest risk of work related skin disease.
But remember: dermatitis can affect people working in all sectors!
- Hairdressing / beauty care
- Catering and food processing
- Cleaning
- Construction
- Engineering
- Printing
- Chemical
- Health Care
- Agriculture / horticulture
Know your rights
Your employer has a duty to protect you at work. It's important for you to know exactly what substances you are handling and the possible dangers that they could cause.
You employer has a duty to:
- Tell you about any substances that you work with that may cause dermatitis
- Fully train you in the handling and usage of the substances
- Provide you with the correct protective clothing annd gloves
- Have the protective clothing cleaned and replaced regularly
- Provide adequate washing facilities
Your employer has a legal duty under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 to prevent you from coming into contact with substances hazardous to health which may cause dermatitis.
Protection
In some jobs there is nothing you can do to stop contact with substances that can cause dermatitis, but there are measures that you can take to protect yourself at work and at home.
- Wear the right protective clothing when handling chemicals. Remember to change them frequently
- Use a moisturising cream before and after work. This will help replace natural oils
- Keep your skin clean
- Make sure any protective clothing is clean and intact
- Keep your work area clean, including machinery and tools
- If you use chemicals, make sure they are diluted to the correct strength
- Take showers instead of baths
- Pat the skin dry with a towel rather than rubbing it
- Avoid using perfumed soaps and other cosmetics
- Avoid contact with any irritant or allergen you notice which causes the dermatitis to flare up
Let OD-CA assess your situation and, in eligible cases, help you secure the best possible compensation.
- Nothing to pay
- No deductions from your compensation
- An experienced solicitor will handle your claim
- Friendly, professional and supportive staff
- Excellent claim success rate
- Peace of mind that we are a registered and compliant company with the Ministry of Justice
- Talk in plain English, avoiding legal jargon
We help people every day claim compensation following all types of accidents, injuries and illnesses sometimes in the most unusual of circumstances.
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'No-win, no-fee' changes announced by Ken Clarke
Date Posted : 14/04/2011
Does it matter what type of claim you have?
So if I have a road accident would it make any difference than say, a claim for occupational Dermatitis?
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'No-win, no-fee' changes announced by Ken Clarke
Date Posted : 31/03/2011
No Win, No Fee as we know it, is changing soon. Solicitors will be forced by the Government to take a percentage of their clients compensation.
If you are thinking of making a claim for compensation...DO IT NOW BEFORE THE PROPOSED CHANGE.
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I have eczema...help!
Date Posted : 17/08/2010
A.C.V. Apple Cider Vinegar
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Skin Claim?
Date Posted : 06/08/2010
I hadn't worked for my employer for two years and yes, I am pursuing a claim. It looks as if they haven't provided sufficent protection for my hands. It's on going...but being dealt with.
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hand rash
Date Posted : 04/08/2010
as far as i know, and from what i've read on these threads - you've done the right thing so far. it's all about gathering as much evidence a s possible - gettin it reported on your work file, reported on your medical records etc...as for your hands try toothpaste to get rid of any itch.
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Families of Merseyside asbestos victims secure landmark court ruling
Date : 10 Mar 2011
TWO families have won groundbreaking legal claims to compensation for their Merseyside relatives’ exposure to asbestos.
In separate cases, relatives of Huyton mother-of-two Dianne Willmore and Eastham-based Enid Costello were awarded damages after convincing courts their deaths were related to “low level” asbestos exposure.
Last night, legal experts said the Supreme Court ruling could pave the way for similar claims nationwide.
Mrs Willmore, 49, was awarded £240,000 damages after convincing a High Court judge in July, 2009, that her time as a pupil at the former Bowring Comprehensive School, in Huyton, caused her incurable lung cancer.
Source : www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk
Link : http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/regional-news/2011/03/10/families-of-merseyside-asbestos-victims-secure-landmark-court-ruling-92534-28311231/
Virgin lounge masseuses sue airline after developing RSI
Date : 10 Mar 2011
Beauty therapists Jayne Evans, 40, and Michelle Hindmarch, 35, each developed chronic muscular strain – including pain in their shoulders, upper back and wrists – after giving intensive shiatsu massages at the airline’s Terminal 3 “Clubhouse” lounge at Heathrow.
Their barrister, Theodore Huckle, told the High Court that both women were “devastated” at being forced to abandon their careers as a result of their injuries.
Muscular aches and pains mean the women cannot carry out a range of household tasks including peeling carrots or “taking the Sunday roast out of the oven”, the court heard.
Mrs Evans, who still works for Virgin Atlantic on the administrative side, is seeking £327,000 compensation from the airline for exposing her to the risk of injury, while Mrs Hindmarch is claiming £235,000 in damages.
Source : www.telegraph.co.uk
Link : http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/8366027/Virgin-lounge-masseuses-sue-airline-after-developing-RSI.html
Company fined after exposing workers and the public to asbestos
Date : 08 Mar 2011
A refurbishment company has been fined after workers and the public were exposed to asbestos in a Leicestershire village
Shengxuan Company Ltd was converting a shop in Borough Street, Castle Donington, into a restaurant on 16 June 2010.
Part of the work involved converting an integral garage into a storeroom but in doing so, workers disturbed asbestos-containing materials. This was then put in a skip by the workers, who were unaware of its presence or its risks.
Source : www.hse.gov.uk
Link : http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2011/coi-em-16111.htm