Occupational Dermatitis Compensation In Scotland
Occupational Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin caused by the working environment or by skin contact with a damaging substance.
The symptoms and seriousness of the condition vary widely. Symptoms usually begin with redness and irritation, and occasionally, swelling.
Occupational dermatitis is one of the most widespread causes of ill health and affects workers in many industry sectors, including food processing and especially catering.
Nationally, across all industries, an estimated 84,000 people have dermatitis caused or made worse by their work.
Common Causes :-
- Water, Soaps and Detergents
- Foods including sugar, flour, dough and citrus fruits
- Coins
- Rubber Latex
- Chemicals
- Cleaners
- Dyes
- Plants
- Oils
Employers have a duty to protect their employees against the risks of dermatitis especially if their industry is a known risk employer.
Get in touch with our Occupational Dermatitis claims team
Speak to one of our specialist team for a free initial consultation. We cover the whole of Scotland and have offices inGlasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Thurso & Lerwickbut can deal with your claim no matter where you are based.
- Call us on 0800 904 7777
- Email us [email protected]
- Text claim to 80160 and someone will call you back
- Fill out a claims form below
- Book an appointment
We will be able to give you an indication of the potential value of your claim.
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Professions most likely to be affected :-
- Cleaners
- Printers
- Engineers
- Kitchen Staff
- Hospital Staff
- Factory Workers
- Hairdressers
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