Archive for March, 2010
Industrial Deafness Exposed!
It is only in recent years that the level of noise in the workplace was even considered to be a potential hazard. Before the early 1960s, industrial deafness was not recognised or the excessive levels taken for granted and simply ignored, leaving the many who worked in industrial heavy manufacturing and factory environments to be continually exposed to developing serious hearing damage.
Recent statistics for noise induced hearing loss in the workplace show a hidden undertow of work inflicted hearing damage, that all too often is overlooked, officially discounted or disregarded when making a claim for disability or compensation.
Permanent Hearing Loss Caused By Airbags!
Sometimes the most unexpected of deafness causes can be brought to our attention. It has been predicted that 17 per cent of car drivers will suffer severe hearing damage, leading to permanent deafness, as a result of being exposed to the deployment of car airbags.
Hearing Loss Appeal Won By Apple!
Claims pursued for hearing damage are not always targeted at former employers in traditional heavy manufacturing industries, fabrication, automobile factories and shipyards!
Hearing Loss Claims – A Primer.
Obtaining the basic facts about noise induced hearing loss, as a result of long and continued exposure to excessive levels in the workplace, is an important factor when considering beginning a claim for compensation.