Occupational Asthma Claims

Asthma is a disease of the respiratory system. In the severest cases, it can cause acute difficulty in breathing. It affects between 5% and 10% of the population. There are an estimated 1,500 to 3,000 new cases of Occupational Asthma each year. This rises to 7000 a year if figures for asthma made worse by work are included.

If you suffer from asthma symptoms because your employer hasn’t provided you with adequate protection from dust, fumes, chemicals or allergens in your workplace, you could be entitled to make an occupational asthma compensation claim.

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Common Causes of Occupational Asthma

There are a variety of possible causes for occupational asthma. For instance:

Isocyanates
Flour
Grain
Hay
Soldering flux / welding fumes
Wood dusts
Some glues and resins
Paint fumes
Urethanes
Varnishes
Foams
Certain animal substances
Cotton flax
Hemp dust

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Employer’s Duty to Prevent Occupational Asthma

The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) set out specific standards that an employer must meet when requiring an employee to work with substances that can cause asthma. Breach of these standards would form the basis for an employee to commence a claim for occupational asthma.

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Can I Make a Claim for Occupational Asthma

If you’re having difficulty breathing it is necessary to establish (by obtaining medical evidence) the precise nature of the condition that is causing your breathing difficulties. Asthma can be caused by factors outside the workplace, for instance, allergies to house dust mites. In order to progress a claim for damages, it will be necessary to demonstrate by medical evidence that the condition is caused or aggravated by negligent exposure to hazardous substances at work, or as a result of exposure to hazardous substances in breach of COSHH Regulations.

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Making a Claim for Occupational Asthma

If you’re a member of a Trade Union, you should consult your Trade Union representative. However, if you do not have a Trade Union membership, you can contact our specialist team of personal injury solicitors about a potential occupational asthma claim.