Industrial Disease Compensation Claim

In the UK, about 2.2 million people every year suffer from an injury at the workplace, which includes those that are suffering form workplace related diseases. Industrial diseases can range from a simple rash to a fatal illness and need to be taken seriously by every employer and employee. Most common industrial diseases are: skin diseases, chest infections, Tinnitus, vibration white finger (VWF), repetitive strain injuries (RSI), Asbestosis and Mesothelioma. Over the years, thanks to the internet and better information dissemination, employees have a better picture than ever before about compensation claims regarding industrial diseases they may have suffered due to some exposure at work.

In the UK, health and safety law governing industrial accident and disease claims by employees are based on the UK Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974. This was significantly enhanced by the introduction of European Union (EU) regulations in the 1990s, which all UK employers have to comply with. Also, in the UK, there is the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), which is responsible for the enforcement of health and safety laws. Both government agencies have detailed web-sites explaining workers rights and laws pertaining to industrial diseases.