Reporting an Occupational Disease
An occupational disease is a health condition, illness or disease which is caused by your work environment or activities relating to your work. For example, most asbestos induced diseases (for example Mesothelioma), Hand-Arm vibration syndrome and occupational asthma.
A doctor will diagnose an occupational disease. They will identify any new symptoms or significant worsening of existing symptoms.
How to Report an Occupational Disease
Following diagnosis work-related diseases must be reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) via their website.
Occupational diseases include:
- Asbestos induced diseases such as Mesothelioma
- Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Repetitive Strain Injury
- Tinnitus
- Occupational Dermatitis
To discuss making an occupational disease claim contact us on 033 3344 9600.
Personal Injury Solicitors
Morrish Solicitors is a long-established law firm in West Yorkshire with a specialist team of personal injury solicitors. We specialise in accident at work and occupational disease claims.
If you or a loved one have suffered injury, illness or disease because of someone else’s negligence, you could be entitled to compensation.
Contact us on 033 3344 9600 or email [email protected] with your request, we offer a free initial consultation where a member of our team will be happy to advise you about your options.
