Noise Induced Hearing Loss

Noise Induced Hearing Loss is also known as Industrial Deafness and is caused by excessive exposure to noise whilst at work. Your employer has a duty of care to put in place safe methods of working and this includes providing protective ear equipment if your line of work entails moderate to loud levels of noise. Every employer in these cases must be able to prove that they were sufficient in their duty of care to prevent all employees from suffering any damage to their hearing.

It can be difficult to gauge whether you suffer from Noise Induced Hearing Loss as you mainly hear at the low end of the spectrum. However, deafness in the high end of the spectrum becomes more noticeable as you grow older and it is common that a person mistakes what is in fact Noise Induced Hearing Loss to be age-related deterioration of hearing.

Given the difficulty in diagnosing hearing impairment or loss as an industrial disease such as Noise Induced Hearing Loss, it is best to speak to medical experts regarding diagnosis as well as claims management experts who can guide you through a potential industrial disease claim. Claim-Easy will discuss your personal situation, your medical findings, your symptoms and your work history, and then advise on whether you are eligible to claim compensation for Noise Induced Hearing Loss as an industrial disease.