The term industrial illness refers to illnesses suffered by individuals as a direct result of their working environment, unlike injuries illnesses are less obvious and can develop over a sustained period of time.
If you suspect or have reason to believe that you are suffering from an industrial illness, this brief overview of common industrial related illnesses may prove beneficial. If you do suspect that you are suffering from an illness work related or not it is highly recommended that you visit a doctor.
Asbestos This disease results from inhaling asbestos fibers which aggravate the lungs resulting in scarring of the lungs. The illness can also further develop into Fibrosis. Exposure to Asbestos can also trigger other serious conditions such as Mesothelioma, lung disease and pleural thickening.
The disease can also affect people whose friends or family have come into contact Asbestos. The fibers can be carried and then inhaled from workers clothes or hair.
You have the right to make a legal claim against Asbestos exposure if you were in contact between 1950-1985
Mesothelioma, A result of exposure to Asbestos fibers and dust, Mesothelioma is a type of cancer. It generally takes 20 – 50 years to develop and affects the Mesothelioma cells that cover internal body organs.
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) A person suffering from RSI usually suffers from pain in their muscles, nerves and tendons. The condition normally effects the upper parts of the body; the forearm, wrists, elbows,neck, hands and shoulders and is caused from repeatedly undertaking a particular task over a long period of time.
Vibration White Finger This illness is caused from prolonged exposure to cold weather, and from working with vibrating machinery; symptoms generally include tingling and numbness in fingers, and toes, or sometimes in the nose and ears. In a severe case, the fingers will start to turn white and numb, in extreme cases the sufferer can loose their fingers.
Tinnitus People who suffer from Tinnitus experience ringing, buzzing, humming or whistling noises in the ears and/or head with no external source, varying in pitch. The cause is exposure to loud noise. Generally suffered by factory workers working with loud machinery.
If you believe that you are suffering from an illness as a result of your working environment it is standard practice to claim for compensation with a Personal Injury Lawyer. Companies are covered by insurance, for issues that arise like work illness, don’t be afraid to speak out, by doing so you will help to prevent more cases and help to improve working environments.
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