Chemical Poisoning Claims

Chemical poisoning claims arise from a range of different working conditions. The chemicals which lead to poisoning are usually toxic or corrosive ones.

Industries in which employees are at greater risk of coming into contact with dangerous chemicals include:

• Industrial
• Manufacturing
• Engineering

Working with chemicals like zinc, lead, arsenic and mercury can in some cases lead to chemical poisoning and claims for compensation as a result.

Health and safety duty of employers

Employees have a responsibility to look after themselves while working. However, employers from any sector must also make sure that employees do not get harmed while working for them.

Workplaces which contain harmful chemicals must be risk assessed like any other. In work settings where chemicals are used, employees should have access to protective clothing and be permitted to take breaks from toxic environments.

If health and safety stipulations are not met, the employer is breaking the law and there may be an avenue for you to pursue compensation if you have suffered an injury as a result.

Chemical poisoning claims usually result after any of the following symptoms begin. If you have experienced any of these then please get in touch with your GP straight away.

• Itchy or irritant skin
• Coughing and/or wheezing
• Nausea or lightheadedness
• Difficulty catching your breath

Beginning your chemical poisoning claim

In serious cases of chemical poisoning, you can damage your lungs, develop cancer, asbestosis, or even occupational asthma.

If it has been established that you might have chemical poisoning then please get in touch with a specialist industrial diseases solicitor as soon as you can. Please do not hesitate to contact us by calling 0333 358 3034 or if you prefer you can get in touch online.