Are you suffering with an occupational skin disease?
It is estimated that over 30,000 workers suffer from a skin disease, such as Contact Dermatitis (Eczema) related to their place of work, while other surveys show that over half a million days a year are taken off work due to skin problems of one form or another.
Unsure whether you can claim for compensation?
An occupational skin disease (OSD) is any skin disorder like Contact Dermatitis which is caused by a person's work. These conditions are the result of exposure to a physical, chemical or biological hazard and can be classified into several types:
- contact dermatitis (irritant contact dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis)
- urticaria
- follicle abnormalities
- skin infections
- pigment disorders
- neoplasms (cancers)
There are many procedures your employer must adhere to in order to protect you from the risk of an occupational skin disease (Contact Dermatitis/Eczema).
Are you looking for free advice?
If you feel that you may have a claim and want expert advice at absolutely no cost to you then contact us now by completing our claim form, use our online chat facility or call us on 0800 118 5855. We are experts in this field and will be able to guide you on how to proceed with your compensation claim.
