Burns and the subsequent scarring they cause can be as traumatic mentally as they can be intensely painful. They can cause dangerous infections and severe damage to the skin. The scars that burns often leave can cause disfigurement and emotional pain that can last a lifetime, while treatment can be extensive, costly and painful.
Your employer is required by law to ensure a safe working environment to prevent accidents that can cause injuries
Read on to find out everything you need to know about burns and scarring, and what to do if you have suffered these injuries while at work.
Yes very much so. Figures show that around 175,000 people visit A&E departments each year suffering from burn injuries. Of those, more than 16,000 case are so serious that patients are admitted to hospital while they recover.
No. While superficial skin burns are by the most common type of burn injury, other parts of the body can be affected. For example, your airways and lungs can be damaged from inhaling hot fumes and gases.
Burn injuries at work can be varied in both cause and severity. Some of the most common burn injuries are caused by:
Yes. There are three different types of burn that range in severity. This depends on how deeply your skin tissue has been affected. The different types of burn are:
Internal burns to areas such as your airways and lungs are also common, with their own distinctive set of symptoms. These can include:
Scars are permanent and can be very traumatic to the victim for many years after the initial incident. They can cause disfigurement, as well as acting as a constant reminder of a painful memory. Common scar injuries can include:
Scars are permanent and can be very traumatic to the victim for many years after the initial incident. They can cause disfigurement, as well as acting as a constant reminder of a painful memory. If you have suffered an injury at work that was not and fault that has resulted in a scar or a burn then you may be entitled to compensation. Listed below are some of the factors you should consider:
As an employee you have a legal right to expect a safe working environment, free from risks - including the risk of burns and scars. If you feel you have not been given adequate protection, and have suffered such an injury as a result you may be entitled to compensation.
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