Overview
Hazards at Work
Sources of Exposure
Types of Injuries
Hazards at Home
Water Contamination
Soil Contamination
Air Contamination
Sources of Contamination
Benzene
Vinyl Chloride
Benzidine
Compensation
If You Have Been Exposed

Sources of Exposure

Depending on your occupation, you could be exposed to numerous, dangerous chemicals in your daily work environment. While businesses are becoming more and more safety conscious, many people are still exposed to dangerous chemicals without protection.

In the work environment, some of the chemicals that can cause potential problems are found in the following agents: cleaning solvents, dry cleaning solvents, spray paints, paint removers, dyes, fuels such as gasoline and kerosene, degreasers and lubricants. In addition, a workplace can have groundwater, air, or soil contamination that originates off-premises but can cause injury to you.

Chemicals that are found in the environment and may cause injuries include:

Benzene

Xylene

Vinyl Chloride

MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)

Benzidine

TCA (1,1,1-Trichlorathane)

TCE (Trichlorethylene)

PERC (Perchloroethylene)

Mercury

Methylene Chloride

Cadmium

1,2-Dichloroethane

Lead

1,1-Dichloroethane

Chromium

Beryllium Chlorinated Solvents

Toluene

Hydrocarbons



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