You may have an idea about what benzene is, or you may never have heard of this chemical at all. Benzene is a natural chemical as well as one that is created artificially. It can be sourced from forest fires and volcanoes, and it’s also part of cigarette smoke,...
Benzene Exposure
Benzene exposure: A common and hidden danger
You know about asbestos and how dangerous it is, but did you learn about benzene? Benzene can irritate the lining of the airways and cause inflammation in the nasal passages and throat. It’s extremely harmful to the skin. Even at low levels, benzene exposure could...
Benzene exposure may be catastrophic for your lungs
If you work in a production facility, there is a good chance that you regularly encounter a variety of manufacturing gasses. Used in the production of some plastics, nylon, resin and other goods, benzene may be hazardous to your health. While blood-related...
Can I file a lawsuit against oil refineries for benzene exposure?
Exposure to benzene from a gasoline or natural gas leakage may require legal action to recover for physical harm or property damages. You may sue oil refineries or any other companies involved with gasoline or natural gas operations responsible for releasing toxic...
Benzene exposure risks
Many people in Illinois and Missouri may not always think about what types of chemicals commonly contribute to the manufacture of everyday products. For workers in the pharmaceutical, chemical or food production industries, they may be exposed to some potentially...
What does benzene exposure do to your body?
There are many harmful substances and chemicals out there that can cause you harm. You may not even realize that you are being exposed to a harmful chemical. Some are quite prevalent in society. A good example is benzene, which you may encounter every day in Missouri...
Have you been exposed to benzene in the workplace?
Benzene is a chemical used in a number of different industries. Workers in the rubber, steel, oil and gasoline industries are some of the most at risk. Unfortunately, companies do not always provide proper safety measures. You can be overexposed to benzene by...