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When being used normally products made with Teflon® are perfectly safe; however, if they are heated above 250 degrees centigrade, the Teflon will start to decompose and harmful fumes can be given off.
Polymer fume fever would normally develop within a few hours of inhaling the fumes and the symptoms are similar to flu. Normally, the symptoms would subside within two or three days; however in extreme cases permanent lung damage can be caused.
If you suspect that you may have been exposed to Teflon® or have contracted polymer fume fever, you should seek medical advice immediately. Simple tests will be able to establish if you have been affected by the fumes at all.
The most common cases of polymer fume fever have been recorded in workers using electronic instrument boards and those working in plastic and chemical manufacturing plants. The risk of contracting polymer fume fever is also increased if smoking is allowed in an area contaminated with polymer particles. Smoking should be strictly forbidden in these areas and hand-washing before eating or smoking should be advised.
A person may be exposed to polymer fumes whilst at work if they have not been issued with the necessary protective clothing and members of the public could be exposed to it due to a spillage or inadequate safety measures during disposal/incineration.
There are detailed regulations in place which are designed to protect all workers from exposure to chemicals and other substances in the workplace and these are called “The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988” or COSHH for short. If a person believes they have been harmed by an exposure to polymer fumes at work or in the environment, then they may be entitled to make a personal injury compensation claim.
If you or anyone you know has developed an illness as a result of being exposed to polymer fumes, telephone us now for accurate claim advice.
There are strict time limits in place to make any injury claim. For further information, contact us or visit our Questions Answered page.
Thompsons Solicitors are experts in all personal injury matters. We will be able to advise you whether or not you have a valid claim for compensation. Our specialist personal injury lawyers will be happy to talk you through the process of making a claim in plain English and will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have. If you do have a valid personal injury compensation claim and you decide to instruct Thompsons Solicitors to deal with the matter for you, we will recover our legal fees from the person responsible for your injury, ensuring that the entire procedure is cost-free for you. Telephone us now on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online compensation claim forms.