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Oct 26, 2010

Compensation for Former Back Man/Knotter at Carrington and Dewhurst

Mrs Susan F wins a £3,000 payout on behalf of the estate of her husband Denis who sadly died before his hearing loss claim was resolved.  Denis worked as a Back Man/Knotter for Carrington and Dewhurst Limited from 1965 to 1971 and Dorma (CV Home Furnishings Ltd) from 1973 to 1983.  He was based in the weaving shed where he was exposed to excessive noise from the looms and it was his job to change the beams.

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Oct 26, 2010

Deafness Causes Obstacle To Sense Reroute

According to a 2009 study into the effects of hearing loss, often caused by exposure to excessive noise levels, and how the body copes with a reduced sensory function, the brains of adult animals with a hearing deficiency appeared to re-route the sense of touch into the brain area that processes hearing.

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