Although asthma is a common ailment, occupational asthma is asthma that has been bought on or made worse by working conditions. A lot of sufferers of occupational asthma find that their condition worsens when at work. Some symptoms include: asthma which worsens when at work, disturbances in sleep, other nose and throat-related ailments such as rhinitis or conjunctivitis
Occupations in which you may be at risk of contracting occupational asthma include:
Laboratory work, specifically when in contact with animals
Car spray painting
Farming
Cleaning
Welders and metalwork
Chemical processing
Plastic and textile manufacture
Substances that can cause occupational asthma include:
Dust from insects or animals.
Dust from latex rubber.
Dust from flour and grain.
Wood dust, in particular hardwood dusts.
Colophony, which is highly present in soldering fumes. Protection should be issued in a workplace in which glues and soldiering is prevalent to reduce irritation.
Chemicals – in particular, isocyanates – that are the most common cause of occupational asthma. Isocyanates are present in spray painting, foam moulding techniques and surface coatings.
For afree, no-obligation assessmentof your claim, complete your detail below
Name
Phone
Accident Type
Time to call
No Win, No Fee Solicitors
Unlike many other No Win No Fee solicitors, we have a genuine interest in your claim for accidental personal injury. We're not only out to ensure you are compensated - though it can help ease the pain of a road traffic accident, fall at work - we want justice for you too. Our fully qualified, specialist, No Win No Fee solicitors will do everything to get both for you.
Your injury claim will be handled professionally from the outset, with an easy-to-use compensation guide to help you. Our trusted injury lawyers are ready to help you today.
Solicitors recommended by MyFreeLawyer comply with the Solicitors Code of Conduct 2011, which is published by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Any solicitor to whom we may refer you is an independent professional from whom you will receive impartial and confidential advice. You are free to choose another solicitor.
