Occupational Dermatitis & Dermatitis Compensation
Occupational dermatitis is a skin condition resulting in
symptoms from flaky, itchy and irritating skin to soreness, red and
inflamed skin which can crack causing bleeding. At its worst
dermatitis can be debilitating. Occupational dermatitis usually
affects the area with contact to the irritant at work which will
most commonly be your hands, but can also affect your face, scalp,
feet and arms.
Occupational or industrial dermatitis can be caused by a variety of
factors from exposures to chemicals and chemical dust whether
liquid based or in the work atmosphere through to being caused even
by protective equipment such as latex gloves.
The occupational dermatitis compensation claims our solicitors have
worked on include localised skin rashes and eczema all over the
body, and those suffering with dermatitis can often continue daily
tasks with minimal disruption, although others find their
dermatitis quite debilitating.
It is important to report your condition to your employer and seek
medical advice immediately. If you suffer from any of the symptoms
of occupational dermatitis, you should not hesitate to contact our
team of specialist industrial disease solicitors, who can advice on
whether you have a case to make a dermatitis compensation claim,
and who can explain this process further.