Is Silica the New Asbestos? Insights for Industrial Disease Law Practitioners

Introduction

This webinar will serve as a general introduction and developed discussion of the core elements of claims that stem from silica exposure in the workplace.

There will be a particular focus on the issue of medical causation (including how the disease is identified on CT and x-ray imaging), the legal tests applicable to determining causation, the typical heads of loss normally engaged and how these are evidenced and assessed.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• What is Silica and why is it dangerous?
• Development of knowledge and the employer’s duty of care
• Breach of duty
• Assessment
• Vital evidence
• Causation
• Medical effects of silica inhalation
• Applicable test for causation
• Quantum issues
• Fatal Accident Act 1976
• Lost years claims
• Life expectancy calculations
• Provisional damages

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Thursday 14th May 2026

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