Skin Diseases
More than 3,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with work related skin disease each year.
Skin disease sufferers are usually affected from exposure to harmful chemical irritants such as soaps and solvents.
The symptoms of skin disease will depend on the condition an individual is suffering from. Dermatitis and Skin Ulcers are some of the more common types of occupational skin diseases. With these conditions, the affected area may become itchy and become hard or even crack and bleed. It may become sore and rough or a rash may even develop over the area. Chronic skin conditions can affect not only an individual’s work but their quality of life too.
There is a long list of occupations where employees can be at risk. This ranges from cleaners to painters and even shoe makers. In short any occupation where you could be in contact with substance materials such as rubber (latex) gloves, cement, dyes or glue etc.
The higher risk occupations include:
- Labourers who work with rubber chemicals, soap and detergents
- Food processing staff
- Printers
- Hairdressers
Legislation
Your employer has a legal duty to ensure of your wellbeing while you are at work. Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSW) and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), employers are required to assess the hazards of exposing employees to industrial substances and take reasonable steps to protect workers from the health risks involved. If your employer fails to comply with this or other relevant legislation and you suffer as a result, they could be held liable for your injuries.
Making a claim
We work with specialist solicitors who are experts in Skin Disease Claims and have successfully represented and won cases on behalf of many clients.
If you would like to discuss making a claim or for more information call us free on 0800 505 3397 to speak to one of our advisers or submit your claim online by completing our online claim form.
Please note that strict time limits apply for making a Personal Injury Claim. If you are considering making a claim, we advise that you pursue it as soon as possible. To read more about time limits click here.
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