Radiation Exposure Claims

Workers in milling and mining industries, as well as those in companies where they are involved in the transportation of nuclear weapons or metals – are usually exposed to high levels of radiation. Although there are strict regulations and control of nuclear and radioactive waste in the UK, exposure could still occur.

Unfortunately, workers are subject to these hazardous and life-threatening levels of radiation. Worse still, the effects may only become telling several years or even decades after the exposure. If you have suffered injury or illness due to radiation exposure at the workplace, you may be entitled to a compensation claim.
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Occupations With Increased Risk of Radiation Exposure
Since radiation is applied in different ways in many industries, workers may be easily exposed if proper precautionary measures are not taken. Occupations with increased risk of radiation exposure include:

• Construction workers
• Radiologists and other medical specialists who work around radiation facilities
• Radium dial luminisers
• Accident recovery workers
• Dental technicians and dentists
• Pilots and airline personnel
• Agricultural industry workers
• Participants of nuclear weapons test
• Liquidators
• Workers in manufacturing industry
• Workers involved in the transportation of nuclear materials

Injuries And Medical Conditions Due to Exposure to Radiation
Exposure to radiation could give rise to several injuries and medical conditions. Some of these conditions include:

• Atrophy
• Permanent hair loss
• Tissue death
• Fibrosis
• Damage to the sweat glands
• Increased or decreased pigmentation of the skin
• Erythema
• Necrosis
• Cancer

In fact, radiation exposure can cause the damage of every tissue in your body. The susceptibility level of your tissue, level of exposure, and the amount of radiation will determine how radiation exposure manifests.​

Your Employer’s responsibility for your Safety
It is an employer’s duty to protect all employees, keeping them safe from harm. Although some workplaces are inherently high risk, it is the responsibility of an employer to ensure the risk is minimized to the lowest level possible. If an employee suffers radiation exposure as a result of inadequate safety training, defective industrial machinery, or inappropriate protective equipment, the employer may be found negligent and liable. You may be entitled to claim compensation through the legal system or through an alternative scheme known as Compensation Scheme for Radiation Linked Diseases (CSRLD).