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Industrial injury benefit 'under threat' — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 30-01-2007 06:19

Union officials have warned a review of the way industrial injury benefits are paid could lead to cutbacks.

NHS to get paid for treating workplace accident and injury victims — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 27-01-2007 07:42

The NHS could claim back over £150m a year for treating employees injured at work, the government has said.

HSE probes leak at Billingham chemical factory — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 08-01-2007 06:22

An inquiry into what caused a chemical leak that injured 37 people at a factory could take several weeks.

Billingham chemical leak factory closed for accident investigation — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 06-01-2007 06:49

The factory at the centre of a major toxic leak which injured 37 people has been closed down while investigators try to trace the cause.

"Miners' knee" claimants granted application to take group action — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 06-01-2007 06:41

Thousands of miners with arthritis of the knee have won the right to take their compensation case to the next stage of legal proceedings.

Investigation begins into Billingham "major incident" chemical leak — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 05-01-2007 08:05

An investigation is under way into a toxic leak at a factory on Teesside that left one man seriously hurt and 36 others needing treatment.

37 people hurt in Billingham chemical leak — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 05-01-2007 08:00

Thirty-seven people have been injured in a toxic leak at a chemical factory on Teesside. All the casualties suffered burns, skin irritation and breathing difficulties at the BASF site in Seal Sands, near Billingham, on Thursday morning.

Pension for nuclear testing widow — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 23-12-2006 08:06

A widow whose husband campaigned for a military pension has been granted his wish, three months after he died.

Scottish mesothelioma sufferers can lodge claims before asbestos bill becomes law — by Conrad Murray — last modified 14-12-2006 07:18

Sufferers of an asbestos-related cancer will be able to lodge compensation claims from next week, even though a bill allowing the move is not yet law.

Man gets asbestos cancer mesothelioma 'after sitting on stepfather's knee' — by Conrad Murray — last modified 14-12-2006 06:55

The widow of a man who died from an asbestos-related cancer has won compensation from the former employer of her late husband's stepfather.

Halifax widow claims compensation for husband's mesothelioma death — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 29-11-2006 07:26

A widow is claiming more than £300,000 damages after her husband died from asbestos exposure while working for the family firm of a former Calderdale Council leader.

Former Batley asbestos worker in cancer compensation battle — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 25-11-2006 05:38

A man who is suffering from terminal cancer has launched a legal battle for compensation of up to £250,000.

Misadventure verdict on engineer's theme park death — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 22-11-2006 11:06

An engineer who suffered serious head injuries while riding on a miniature train died from misadventure, an inquest jury has ruled.

Headmaster did not warn of school brown asbestos danger — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 22-11-2006 10:45

A court has heard claims a headmaster exposed his school to potentially deadly asbestos.

Occupational Health: Firefighters at greater risk of developing cancers — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 21-11-2006 09:35

Firefighters appear to have higher-than-average rates of several types of cancer, according to new research published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Luxury liner is disinfected after norovirus afflicts 530 passengers — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 20-11-2006 14:36

A luxury ocean liner is being scrubbed and disinfected after the Carnival Liberty cruise ship docked in a Florida port. Nearly 700 passengers and crew fell ill on its Atlantic crossing.

Study says overwork is a contributory factor in diabetes cases — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 20-11-2006 12:26

An Israeli study suggests that people who suffer from job burnout may be prone to developing a form of diabetes.

Call centres fail to protect workers from hearing damage — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 19-11-2006 04:04

Two thirds of UK call centres fail to protect their workers against hearing damage from noise, a report warns.

Widow seeks information about defunct Stratford transport firm to help secure mesothelioma compensation — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 18-11-2006 11:45

The widow of a man who died from asbestos cancer is urgently seeking his former colleagues to help her secure compensation for his death.

Widow sues after James Bond movie set painter succumbs to mesothelioma — by Murdo Maguire — last modified 18-11-2006 11:37

The wife of a British man who painted sets for James Bond movies in the 1960s and 1970s is suing Rank Film Productions for damages.