Articles On: Work-related Lung Disease
Different types of work-related lung diseases affecting employees
HSE Looks to Bring Down Occupational Lung Disease Rates by Tackling Wood Dust Exposure
Posted: 6 April 2022
Posted in: Manufacturing, Occupational Asthma, Work-related Illness, Disease & Ill-health, Work-related Lung Disease
The HSE has begun inspecting businesses across the UK that work with wood to reduce the rates of Occupational Lung Disease – caused by wood dust – one of the deadliest industrial diseases affecting UK workers. Woodworking companies, such as those operating sawmills, manufacturing composite wood board and carpenters are all likely to have an inspection in the near future, with a particular focus on those with wood dust exposure. Such exposure tends to lead to a high rate of occupational asthma – as well as aggravated existing asthma –…
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Unlicensed removal of Asbestos results in fine for printing company directors
Posted: 25 January 2022
Posted in: Asbestos-related Illness & Diseases, Manufacturing, Work-related Illness, Disease & Ill-health, Work-related Lung Disease
Two directors of printing company D&M Heritage Ltd have been fined for breaching Asbestos health and safety regulations. In 2016, Charles Dunn and Jeremy Mills organised the removal of Asbestos Insulation Board (AIB) using untrained staff, resulting in the spread of dangerous Asbestos fibres. Dunn and Mills were made aware by a licensed Asbestos removal company that the freestanding cupboards in their rented warehouse contained AIB in both the doors and backing. The backing was broken, and D&M Heritage had agreed to remove them, after being given notice by their…
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Occupational Lung Disease — Claim Compensation for the Illness
Posted in: Work-related Lung Disease
If you’ve suffered from an occupational lung disease, and feel employer negligence is to blame, contact us today to claim compensation. Our experts provide a free claim assessment to help establish liability, all under no-obligation to yourself. Call 08082391859^ to start your no win, no fee * claim. Occupational Lung Disease in the UK Occupational Lung Disease is perhaps the most prevalent cause of death and illness in workers during the last decades, with an estimated 12,000 deaths per year linked to exposure from past employment. These lung diseases can…
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — Claim Compensation for COPD from Work
Posted in: Work-related Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Work-related Lung Disease
If you have developed Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and you believe employer negligence is to blame, contact our team today. We can help investigate your case with our free claim assessment, and help you get compensation on a no win, no fee * basis. Call us on 08082391859^ to speak to an expert. What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, how do you contract it and what does it do? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a type of lung disease that can be developed as an industrial disease. It is a…
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