Sep 7, 2016
Mr J was exposed to excessive levels of noise, whilst working for Cammel Laird & Co Ltd for a period of over 5 years. The company made large ships and vessels. He was employed as a Welder in the factory and on the slipway. The claimant worked in confined spaces welding metal plates together. He also worked alongside other tradesmen including boiler men and caulkers who were hammering assemblies together. He was exposed to excessive and constant noise throughout his employment.
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Sep 7, 2016
Mr Burton was exposed to excessive levels of noise, whilst working in the textile and motor industry for a period of over 10 years. he worked for large companies Courtaulds Northern Textiles Limited and Rolls Royce Limited, during his employment.
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May 25, 2016
Mr Carl Davies was exposed to excessive levels of noise, whilst working for steel industry for a period of over 5 years. Mr Carl Davies worked for British Steel Corporation, during his period of employment. He was employed as a Operative and exposed to the noise from the turbines, cooling towers, electrical pumps, bearings and compressors, for the duration of his shifts.
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Mar 17, 2016
Mr Brian Fordyce was exposed to excessive levels of noise, whilst working in the asbestos cutting industry for a period of over 10 years. Mr Brian Fordyce worked for Passmore Finishes. He was employed as a Maintenance Engineer and exposed to excessive noise from spindle cutters, diamond grinders, drilling, grinders etc for the duration of his shifts.
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Feb 9, 2016
This week it is Tinnitus Awareness Week (8th-12th February) where hearing loss charities including Action on Hearing Loss and British Tinnitus Association (BTA) are campaigning to raise crucial funds for research and treatments.
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