Explosions are always very sudden and do not give the worker notice or time to react to them. Oftentimes, explosions occur at a refinery and involve gas, fire and flames, chemicals spilling on to a job site. The worker can often have terrible injuries to their eyes and nose from inhaling dangerous chemicals. If fire …
Chemical Spill and Exposure
Chemical spills and the exposure to spills and waste can be very harmful to workers, leading to burns and serious injuries, sometimes to the respiratory tract. If a spill occurs, identify the chemical and then review the manufacturer’s instructions. The kind of chemical that is spilled will largely determine how you should respond to the …