by mercurylegal | Apr 25, 2016 | Tinnitus, Tinnitus Statistics
Tinnitus is one of the most common conditions experienced by people in the UK today – around one in ten people suffer from it. In many cases it can cause stress to the sufferer, however, in some cases it is stress that is making the problem worse. Stress is...
by mercurylegal | Mar 21, 2016 | Industrial Disease, Tinnitus, Tinnitus Sounds, Tinnitus Statistics
Sound and noise are a part of everyone’s everyday life, but loud noise can be bad for your hearing. Whether you are young or old, once your hearing has become damaged it is very unlikely that you will ever enjoy good hearing again, but how do you know if you are at...
by mercurylegal | Mar 8, 2016 | Tinnitus, Tinnitus Statistics
There is not usually a quick fix for tinnitus, but there are now many products and treatments available which can help to lessen the symptoms, and in some cases eradicate the issue entirely. What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is the term used for hearing sounds that are...
by mercurylegal | Feb 15, 2016 | Industrial Disease, Tinnitus, Tinnitus Statistics
The human ear can easily be damaged by loud noises; whether the noise is continuous, such as in a nightclub or concert, or occasional such as in a foundry or call-centre, protection must be provided to any employee who is exposed to loud noises. When should hearing...
by mercurylegal | Feb 1, 2016 | Industrial Disease, Tinnitus, Tinnitus Sounds, Tinnitus Statistics, Videos on Tinnitus
The inner ear is made up of two main parts: the Cochlea that is used for hearing, and the Labyrinth which is used for balance. Both of these parts are interconnected and are filled with endolymph; a fluid that is continually produced and reabsorbed by the ear so that...
by mercurylegal | Jan 5, 2016 | Factsheets & Guides, Tinnitus, Tinnitus Sounds, Tinnitus Statistics, Videos on Tinnitus
The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 deal with the responsibilities of employers to protect their workforce from the dangerous aspects of working in a noisy environment. In the past factories, foundries and heavy industry such as mining were responsible for...
