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<p>It is the responsibility of employers to compensate their employees or former employees
where harm is shown to have resulted from exposure to asbestos. Employers may have
to provide compensation in cases where it is shown that they have not taken measures
to protect their employees from the risk of exposure to asbestos. As the employers
of teaching professionals in educational establishments, it is for schools, academy
trusts or governing bodies (depending on the type of school) to provide compensation
to employees harmed by asbestos exposure.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>There are
a number of schemes available to those who are unable to bring a claim for compensation
against their employer or trace the relevant employers' liability insurer, which can
support those who may have experienced this. These benefits and lump sum payments
are administered by the Department for Work and Pensions.</p><p> </p>
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