If you work in an industry that creates hazardous waste, here are some of the hazardous chemicals you may encounter.
There are millions of tons’ worth of hazardous wastes that get created each year. Given how much hazardous waste is produced, it makes sense that there are all kinds of hazardous chemicals that people may experience in their workplaces. If you work in an industry that creates hazardous waste, here are some of the hazardous chemicals you may encounter.
Arsenic
You might work around arsenic if you work in the electronics, wood preservatives, or agriculture industries. Exposure to this type of chemical can result in serious health problems, like nerve system damage, circulatory issues, and cancer.
Lead
Lead is known for being common in mining areas, but you can also find it in electronics, roofing materials, as well as car batteries. A person who is exposed to lead runs the risks of developing kidney diseases and brain damage, as well as anemia.
Chromium
Chromium is one of the hazardous chemicals that won’t always be found by itself. Instead, it gets combined with other types of metals in order to create stainless steel and alloys. This chemical is also used to keep rust from occurring by using it to coat and protect metallic surfaces.
There are various health risks that chromium brings to people. When exposed to this material, people may suffer from eye damage, experience respiratory issues, or develop liver and kidney problems.
Mercury
Mercury is used to operate many different devices in the workplace. These devices include telescopes, fluorescent lamps, and barometers. When exposed to, or ingesting, mercury, you could face health risks like paralysis, memory loss, and damage to your digestive and immune systems. What’s even more dangerous is inhaling mercury gasses. If this happens, the mercury vapor is able to cross the blood-brain barrier, which is a severe danger to human health.
Zinc
Zinc is a substance that can be found on paint, concrete, and sunblock, as well as auto parts and pipe organs. Exposure to zinc has its fair share of health consequences. For example, when exposed to zinc, people may experience stomach problems, nausea, headaches, and vomiting. Problems with kidneys is another issue that people could encounter.
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