Factory Dust Illness Claims
Dust illnesses generally refer to lung diseases caused by the inhalation and retention of certain products in their dust or powder form. Most factory dust illnesses are caused by asbestos dust, and in modern times, Coal Worker’s Pneumoconiosis (CWP) is another factory dust illness caused by the inhaling coal dust. Other dusts such as silica, grain or straw, aluminum, moldy hay, cotton, and beryllium can cause diseases when inhaled. If you think you have been exposed to harmful dust particles at your workplace due to the negligence of your employer, you may be able to make a compensation claim. Our claim specialists at Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help.
Factory dust illnesses generally take a long period of time between exposure and the start of the disease. Coal dust related illnesses may take up to 10 years while asbestos dust related illness may take between 15 to 60 years before affected individuals start feeling the impact of the illness. Work environments that could expose employees to dust illnesses include:
- Construction sites
- Tunnel and excavation works
- Import and waterside environs
- Trucking and logistics industries
Symptoms of Factory Dust Illness
Symptoms include:
- Breathing difficulty
- Dry, persistent cough
- Production of sputum in the airways
If you are suffering from any of the above factory dust illness symptoms and you think you have been exposed to PVC in the past, it would be ideal to seek medical advice. Factory dust illnesses generally do not manifest until several years after exposure. This may make it difficult to make a compensation claim for exposure to dust. Some factory dust illnesses include:
- Asbestosis – this arises as a result of the inhalation of asbestos fibers or dust, leading to thickening of the lung tissues.
- Mesothelioma – this is also caused by asbestos exposure. It is a cancer that affects the pleural lining of the lungs or the peritoneal lining of the stomach.
- Pneumoconiosis – this is caused by prolonged dust exposure and the effects include byssinosis, silicosis, and siderosis.
- Occupational Asthma – this is an inflammatory condition which is caused by exposure to chemical agents in work environments. This disease affects the airways.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) – conditions here include emphysema and chronic bronchitis. These conditions arise as a result of the inhalation of coal dust or welding fumes.
Making a Compensation Claim for Factory Dust Illness
If you think you may be suffering from an illness relating to factory dust exposure, you may be entitled to make a compensation claim. At Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd, we have a dedicated team of claim specialists that specialise in all types of factory dust illnesses. Our claim specialists are able to offer professional industrial disease advice as a result of our experience in work related injury claims. We would be happy to speak with you, gather relevant evidence for your claim case, and guide you through the process.
Since there are strict time limits within which you are required to make a compensation claim, we advise that you contact us as soon as your case has been determined by medical diagnosis. Feel free to contact us at any time – we would be readily available to walk you through the complex process, while ensuring you do not go through any hassles.
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