Industrial Deafness

Industrial deafness or as it is also known noise induced hearing loss is one example of an occupational disease and it is estimated that industrial deafness along with tinnitus affects 170,000 people in the UK and a further 1.1 million people are at a potential risk of it. Noise induced hearing loss and tinnitus emerge as a result of working in a noisy environment.

Ours ears are made up of the outer ear and the inner ear. If you damage your inner ear you are at risk of developing noise induced hearing loss or tinnitus. The inner ear is partly made up of a chamber called the cochlea. This chamber is a snail-like structure that is filled with fluid and has thousands of tiny hair cells. These cells detect certain frequencies of sound and it is when you damage these hair cells that industrial deafness will start to set in, making you at risk of permanent hearing loss. The amount of sound that it takes to damage these hair cells varies from person to person and on going exposure to noise can seriously damage hair cells.

People involved in such industries as metal work, engineering and stone cutting, along with nightclubs workers and airline pilots, could be prone to Industrial deafness and other forms of hearing problems.

Industrial deafness and tinnitus are the second most common type of industrial disease in the UK and dramatically alter the structure of people’s lives, often leaving it difficult for them to find work. This is why it is so important that employees are aware of any potential risks and know the precautions to take to stop these risks from becoming a reality. When noise reaches a certain level it is the responsibility of an employer to provide the relevant protection to prevent industrial deafness.

If you are suffering from this occupational disease you could be entitled to put a claim in for compensation. It is your legal and civil right to put in a claim for compensation after suffering from an occupational disease such as industrial deafness. Compensation claims regarding Industrial deafness and tinnitus are high. Mild tinnitus with some hearing loss can bring up to £8,650 in a successful no win no fee claim and severe tinnitus with hearing loss can fetch up to £26,500.

If you do wish to pursue a compensation claim then contact Accident Consultant today on  08081 68 69 70 and speak to a professional solicitor today.