An introduction to claiming compensation: Industrial Deafness
This booklet provides a clear overview of industrial deafness, or noise-induced hearing loss, as a gradual but permanent condition caused by prolonged exposure to excessive workplace noise. It explains who may be at risk, how the condition develops, the part of the body affected, and the common symptoms that can significantly affect daily life. The booklet also outlines employers’ legal duties to assess and reduce noise exposure, provide hearing protection and training, and implement safe systems of work, while highlighting that individuals in Scotland may be entitled to compensation where negligent workplace exposure has caused hearing loss, subject to the usual three-year time limit for bringing a claim.
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