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Hearing Loss in Refuse Collectors
We have been approached by a number of refuse collectors who have developed problems with their hearing as a result of being exposed to loud noises on a day-to-day basis through their job. Refuse collectors across the country experience hearing difficulties due to their close proximity to noisy bin lorries on a continuous basis without sufficient hearing protection.
Is my employer to blame?
Owners of refuse firms have a duty to ensure that their staff are safe when carrying out their jobs and if they are exposed to continuously loud noise provide them with adequate protection to protect from hearing damage. This is in accordance with the Noise at Work Act 1989. When sound levels reach 80 Db, all employers are required to take action and provide employees and contractors with sufficient hearing protection. If they don’t, you might be entitled to make a claim for hearing loss compensation.
Am I eligible to make a claim?
If you have suffered short-term or long-term problems with your hearing and believe this to be as a direct result of your job as a refuse collector then you could well be entitled to make a claim for compensation through Clear Law. This includes problems with hearing loss and/or tinnitus – a ringing or buzzing sound in the ears. If you would like to discuss your individual situation and the legal options available to you, please call 0800 122 3036 or contact us online here.
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