Effected Industries
Noise induced hearing loss can be caused by working in any noisy environment where the noise exceeds certain safe levels for set periods of time. We have listed some of the industries where noise levels are known to exceed safe limits and hearing protection and counter measures have had to be implemented.
Textile Industry
Many clients where exposed to noise in the textile industry working with ring spinners, weaving machines, doffers, overlockers and recently even industrial sewing machines… more
Power Station Workers
Many workers who where employed by the CEGB have been exposed to excessive noise levels from working close to the turbines and other equipment within the Power Station… more
Construction Workers
People who worked in the construction industry would have been exposed to heavy plant machinery, jigger picks, wacker plates and kango’s to name just a few… more
Steel & Metal Industry
Noise induced hearing loss was prevalent amongst steel and metal workers. The noise from the furnaces, presses and cranes… more
Ship Building & Heavy Manufacturing
Sadly the ship building industry and heavy manufacturing in the UK is a faction of its former size. However many workers especially those working with rivet guns, welders and pneumatic hammers… more
Rubber & Petrochemical Industry
We have represented a large number of clients who have been exposed to noise having worked in the rubber and petrochemical industry…more
Pottery and Ceramics Industry
WE solicitors have successfully represented a large number of former workers who worked in the pottery and ceramics industry. The furnaces, grinding machines, vibro mills, kilns and dryers…more