Hazardous Substances Claims
Exposure to hazardous substances is extremely dangerous and the potential harm it can cause to your body can be very serious. While you can be exposed to hazardous substances anywhere in the world, if it happens in the workplace and is because your employer exposed you to the substance then you may have a claim against them. It is the duty of all employers to protect their staff from potential dangers caused by exposure to hazardous substances. Where there is neglect in your employer’s duty, our claim specialists at Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help.
What are Hazardous Substances?
Hazardous substances are materials that, if left unregulated, could adversely affect the health of people who come in contact with them. Common effects of exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace include asthma, dermatitis, and even cancer especially in when there is prolonged exposure. Hazardous substances at work may include welding or soldering fumes, wood dust, or chemicals such as cleaning agents and adhesives.
Sources of hazardous substances in the work environment may include gas (carbon monoxide or chlorine), mist or spray (such as acid mists and paints), fumes, dust (from wood, metal, grain, flour, stone, rubber, or cement), vapor (such as those released from paints, inks, or adhesives), and liquid (such as cleaning agents and degreasing solvents)
Hazardous substances are present in many work environments and it is an employer’s duty to ensure the workplace is safe for all staff on the premises. Adequate health training should be given and safety procedures should be in place in order to keep the industrial workplace safe, preventing exposure to hazardous or toxic substances. It is also the responsibility of an employer to issue all employees Personal Protective Clothing where appropriate and ensure all safety equipment is in optimum condition.
Has your employer failed to meet standard safety practices at work? Has this exposed you to hazardous substances and caused the development of health problems? If you think your exposure was as a result of negligence on the part of your employer, you may be able to make a claim for compensation.
How Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help
Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd claim specialists are experienced in examining and advising on incidences relating to workplace injury claims. Our success rate is exceptional because we always do the hard work to ensure you are successful with your compensation claim.
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