PVC Exposure Claims
PVC was not considered hazardous until the 1960s and since 1974, strict control regulations have been designed in order to minimize PVC exposure. It has been revealed by the Health and Safety Executive that Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) contains a variety of thermal degradation products that are released upon heating the material.
The chemicals used in the manufacture of PVC are a major source of industrial illnesses, and when there is negligence on the part of an employer, an affected employer may be entitled to make a compensation claim.
The hazardous degradation products of PVC include:
- Naphthalene
- Benzene
- Indene
- Methylmethacrylate
- Methanol
- Phenanthrene
- Toluene Styrene
- Methyl chloride
- Hydrogen chloride
Symptoms of PVC Exposure
Symptoms of PVC exposure may differ depending on the level and amount of exposure. Exposure through inhalation for short periods may lead to coughing and breathing difficulties. On the other hand, prolonged exposure to the inhalation of PVC can cause feeling of weakness, tiredness, and headache. However, exposure to inhalation of high doses for a short period of time may lead to coma.
Ingestion of PVC can cause stomach pain and vomiting, while skin irritation, dermatitis, and burns may arise if an exposure is through skin contact. Unfortunately, individuals who come in contact with PVC through ingestion do not experience any of its ill effects during the period of exposure. This makes it difficult to make a compensation claim for PVC exposure in future. However, our claim specialists at Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help.
Testing for Presence of PVC
If you were only recently exposed to PVC, a medical professional can detect its presence in your body tissues or your urine. However, if the exposure occurred several years back, finding a conclusive proof may be difficult. Whatever the case may be, do not panic. If the symptoms that you manifest are considered to be as a result of PVC exposure in your former workplace, you may be entitled to make a compensation claim. Getting the full worth of your recompense will help you better manage the consequences of PVC exposure.
How Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd Can Help
Our claim specialists at Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd have achieved much success while handling personal injury cases for valued clients in the past. We understand the complex situation of a PVC exposure claim case, and we do everything possible to ensure you receive the worth of your claim.
When you contact us, our experts go through the details of your case, put relevant evidence of your case together, and guide you through the process. Our claim specialists at Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd advise that you contact us as soon as medical diagnosis is established so we can work within the stipulated limitation period.
Feel free to contact us anytime – and you can rest assured of top quality service – yes, you can be sure that your claim case is in capable hands and we would handle your claim in the most effective manner possible. We look forward to speaking with you.
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