Hearing loss
Heavy and/or prolonged exposure to noise at work can cause or make hearing loss worse. By law, employers have to protect all employees from exposure to harmful levels of noise.
For example, anyone who done the following types of work may be at risk:
- Factory work
- Operating machines and power tools
- Bar/ night club work
If your hearing loss is caused or made worse because your employer failed to protect you, you are entitled to seek compensation.
