DERMATITIS

OCCUPATIONAL DERMATITIS

Occupational dermatitis sufferers are eligible to claim compensation for any medical or financial setbacks that have been caused by the work-related skin condition. Our panel solicitors are experts in managing claims related to allergic and contact dermatitis. With a thorough, up-to-date knowledge of health and safety legislation, our panel solicitors can determine whether your condition is linked to your work and ensure that you’re fully compensated for any harm caused.

What is Occupational Dermatitis?

Occupational Dermatitis is the inflammation of the skin due to a person’s contact with certain hazardous substances or it can also be caused certain element of their working environment. It is not a contagious condition and is not only found on the hands, it just so happens that in most places of work a person’s hands are the most likely to be in contact with these substances. Figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) state that an estimated 84,000 people have dermatitis which was caused or made worse by their work.

What has caused my Occupational Dermatitis?

Occupational dermatitis can occur when exposure to an environment or substance at work has caused or worsened your skin irritation, and your employer is to blame.

Our solicitors will gain an understanding of your employment history to gauge whether your condition is linked to your work. They will look out for any contact you have had with substances (known as causative agents) that can cause dermatitis, which include:

·        Flour

·        Cement

·        Bleaches

·        Paints

·        Glues

If you have experienced any of the above symptoms try to visit your local GP to get an early diagnosis of your symptoms, as this can help us to prove that your skin condition is work related dermatitis. However, if you are unable to see a doctor, don’t worry as our legal team can organise a medical assessment for you.

Symptoms of Occupational Dermatitis

Occupational dermatitis symptoms can vary depending on the contact and substance in question. Below is a list of the most common symptoms relating to contact dermatitis from the workplace.

·        Itching

·        Rashes

·        Redness

·        Cracking

·        Blochiness of the skin

If you have experienced any of the above symptoms try to visit your local GP to get an early diagnosis of your symptoms, as this can help us to prove that your skin condition is work related dermatitis. However, if you are unable to see a doctor, don’t worry as our legal team can organise a medical assessment for you.

Your legal rights and guidance for occupational dermatitis

Once we have all the information we need occupational dermatitis claims, a dedicated consultant will utilise all their resources and knowledge to establish the best possible case. Our expert panel solicitor, will gather evidence, speak with specialists and use their understanding of regulations to make sure you get a settlement you deserve.