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Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos dust is responsible for more deaths than any other work-related cause.
The asbestos register
GMB is currently undertaking a process to determine asbestos exposure amongst members. The issue of asbestos exposure in the workplace is of great interest to many of our members. Those occupations which are categorised as ‘at risk’ include gas fitters, plumbers, and building maintenance workers. Previous questionnaires have uncovered an obvious gap in members’ past exposure experiences. This may be because the enterprise or employer no longer exists, or the premises may have been since demolished.
Creating a database
The purpose of the register is to collect information on past employment records where there may have been exposure to asbestos in order to create a database of information and factual records. Therefore, it is important that if you suspect that you have been exposed to asbestos in the past, you register your exposure.
Let us have your details
It is important to remember that not everyone who has been exposed to asbestos develops an asbestos related disease. However, for those who do develop disease, the effects can be devastating. By collecting information now on past employment history for all those members who suspect that they may have been exposed to asbestos, GMB aims to assist any future claims for compensation. The information you provide will help not only you but possibly many other members. We would ask all members who suspect that they may have been exposed to asbestos, particularly those working as laggers, plumbers, fitters, building maintenance workers, caretakers, riggers and heavy industry workers to complete the questionnaire.
To register your exposure please print out and complete this online form *. GMB will register your exposure and their solicitors, Simpsons, will then check whether you can claim compensation for personal injury at this time.
( * - you will need the Adobe Acrobat reader to view this form. You can download it here. )
To register or make a Claim
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By post: write to GMB Legal Services at GMB Regional Office, Columbus Quay, Riverside Drive, Liverpool L3 4GB.
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By email: legalservices@gmbnorthwest.com
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By phone: ring the GMB North West Regional Office (Legal Services) on 0151 728 2901.
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