Joe's story - Dermatitis sufferer following exposure to chemical coolant
I would like to thank you again for the speedy and sensitive way in which you have dealt with this matter. I would have no hesitation in recommending your firm to anyone in the future.
Pamela, CastlefordJoe worked at a large engineering and manufacturing plant for many years. Part of Joe's work involved handling pieces of metal which were covered in a chemical coolant used in the metal grinding process. The coolant also emitted fumes. Joe thought nothing more about it until he began to notice his hands becoming sore and cracked and he had problems breathing at work. His symptoms always improved at the weekends or when he was away on holiday. A number of other friends at the engineering works appeared to be suffering from similar symptoms.
As a result of bringing claims against the company, Joe and his colleagues received compensation for their injury. More importantly, the company were then forced to take action to improve the working conditions. Proper protective gloves were issued to the workforce so that their hands were no longer exposed to the chemical coolants and the company invested large amounts of money in fitting extraction units to the machinery to remove the toxic fumes from the atmosphere. All of the workforce were also fully trained in the use of personal protective equipment and handling of harmful chemicals.
This meant that Joe and his colleagues were then able to continue with their jobs which they had enjoyed for many years in the knowledge that their working environment was a safe place to be.
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