Industrial Deafness Compensation Claims

Industrial deafness, which can include Acoustic Trauma and Tinnitus, is a work-related condition caused by prolonged exposure to excessive noise. It damages delicate cells inside the inner ear, leading to ringing, buzzing, hissing, whistling, and roaring sounds in one or both ears. Serious cases result in permanent, irreversible hearing loss.

Many sufferers do not notice the damage until years – or even decades – after the original exposure. A construction worker or factory operative exposed to loud machinery throughout the 1980s and 1990s, for example, may only now be experiencing significant hearing difficulties. This delayed onset means industrial deafness is often mistaken for age-related hearing loss rather than a workplace injury.

The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 requires employers to take action when noise levels reach 80dB, and to ensure hearing protection is worn when levels reach 85dB or above. If your employer failed in these duties, you could be entitled to make a claim for industrial deafness.

• Ensuring that any hearing protection supplied is used correctly and at the correct times

• Common forms of ear protection such as ear defenders, earplugs, and semi-aural inserts should be used in upper noise level exposure circumstances.

• Workers exposed to high levels of noise should be correctly trained to use hearing protection equipment

• Hearing protectors should be properly fitted and maintained.

• Regular noise level risk assessments should be conducted in the workplace.

The Industrial Deafness Claim Process with Mayiclaim

The team here at Mayiclaim works with highly experienced solicitors who specialise in industrial deafness claims.

Together, we gather evidence and build your case – making sure you receive the right level of compensation and have access to any medical care, rehabilitation and support you need. You can find more detail on the criteria for these types of workplace injuries in the Industrial Injuries Technical Guidance (GOV.UK).

It is important to act promptly. In most cases you have three years from the date you first became aware that your hearing loss was work-related to start a claim. Our nationwide solicitors work on a no-win-no-fee basis, so if your claim is unsuccessful, you will not be burdened with expensive legal fees.