Benzene and Cancer
Workers at jobs involving chemicals may have been expoused to Benzene which was banned as solvent since the early 1980s. Unfortunately, many workers may still be exposed to this dangerous chemical. Workers using with petroleum solvents containing benzene are at the most risk. By using the solvent workers may come into contact by breathing in into their lungs or may absorb it through their skin when applying the solvent. Millions of workers are exposed to benzene every year.
Workers in the following areas are at risk:
Industrial plant workers who use solvents
Painters
Gasoline Workers
Oil Refinery Workers
Chemical Lab workers
People in the rubber industry
Pesticide manufacturing
Printing/newspaper
Paper and Pulp manufacturing
Adhesive production
Leather manufacturing
If you worked in the above industries for any length of time and get Leukemia or a rare disease benzene may be the cause. People who are exposed over long periods of time are at greater risk, but studies have shown that even small amounts of Benzene can cause cancer.
If you or a family member has Leukemia after working in the chemical industry for many years and you believe the two may be linked please Contact a lawyer here.
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