You may have worked in a specific industry for your entire career and never really thought of your work as dangerous. However, there may have been some hazards lurking out of sight that have come back to haunt you years later, possibly even after your retirement. In particular, asbestos may have harmed you without you even realizing until years after your exposure.
What leads to poor indoor air quality in the workplace
Employers in Missouri may have wellness programs in place that help employees engage in healthy physical activity. However, these cannot help when the physical environment itself is unhealthy. OSHA is clear about the dangers that poor indoor air quality can pose for workers. Side effects include headaches, fatigue, difficulty concentrating and inflammation of the throat and lungs.
EPA may allow more products with asbestos
Asbestos was used widely in the U.S. from the late 1800s to the 1970s until its use was banned in wallboard patching compounds and gas fireplaces. In 1989, the Asbestos Ban and Phase-Out rule prohibited all new uses of asbestos, specifically in flooring felt, commercial paper, corrugated paper, rollboard and specialty paper. Missouri residents should know, however, that the EPA is making a drastic change.
The health consequences of benzene can be significant
Benzene is just about everywhere, but in certain occupations, your risk of exposure is greater than the average person. Depending on how it's used in your workplace, you could end up inhaling it, getting it on your skin or ingesting it.
