Chemical Releases/Chemical Spills

Chemical spills cause many long-lasting and painful injuries, including burns, blindness, respiratory problems neurological disorders and cancer. These injuries can last a lifetime, and alter people’s lives dramatically. If you work in an environment where chemical spills are a risk, make sure to know the safety precautions. Some precautions include:

Always wear appropriate protective gear if you work with chemicals. This includes eye protection, body protection and gloves and boots.
Work in a well-ventilated area.
All waste should be disposed of according to hazardous waste disposal rules.
If there is a spill, alert everyone around you and the proper authorities immediately. This may include the EPA if the spill leaks into a waterway or drainage area. Keep everyone away from the spill.
Make sure there is emergency gear available, including chemical suits, showers, eye wash stations, soda ash or some other absorbent to slow the spill, and basic first aid equipment.
Mock drills should be practiced regularly.
Keep records of accidents in order to avoid the same mistake in the future.

Victims of chemical spills include people who were at chemical plants, transport chemicals, members of the armed services, researchers, construction workers and agricultural workers, among many others. Chemical spills are often the result of unsafe or negligent handling practices. If you are injured during a chemical spill, contact a personal injury lawyer immediately to seek compensation for your injuries.

If you witness or are involved in a chemical spill, here are some first aid tips to remember (Also remember that these tips might not be the appropriate response for every type of chemical. Make sure to know the first aid tips for your particular place of employment or for the particular chemical you are using. Many household chemicals have instructions on the package):

If your skin comes in contact with chemicals, flush the area with water for at least 15 minutes, and remove all contaminated clothing immediately.
If your eyes come in contact with chemicals, flush with water for 15 minutes and call emergency medical services.
If chemicals are ingested, dilute by drinking large quantities of water and drink several glasses of milk or milk of magnesia. Do not induce vomiting.
Seek fresh air if you inhale chemicals.

In any of these instances, seek medical attention if the injury is concerning or serious.

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Chemical Releases/Chemical Spills Chemical spills cause many long-lasting and painful injuries, including burns, blindness, respiratory problems neurological disorders and cancer. These injuries can last a lifetime, and alter people’s lives dramatically. If you work in an environment where chemical spills are a risk, make sure to know the safety precautions. Some precautions include: Always wear appropriate protective gear if you work with chemicals. This includes eye protection, body protection and gloves and boots. Work in a well-ventilated area. All waste should be disposed of according to hazardous waste disposal rules. If there is a spill, alert everyone around you and the proper authorities immediately. This may include the EPA if the spill leaks into a waterway or drainage area. Keep everyone away from the spill. Make sure there is emergency gear available, including chemical suits, showers, eye wash stations, soda ash or some other absorbent to slow the spill, and basic first aid equipment. Mock drills should be practiced regularly. Keep records of accidents in order to avoid the same mistake in the future. Victims of chemical spills include people who were at chemical plants, transport chemicals, members of the armed services, researchers, construction workers and agricultural workers, among many others. Chemical spills are often the result of unsafe or negligent handling practices. If you are injured during a chemical spill, contact a personal injury lawyer immediately to seek compensation for your injuries. If you witness or are involved in a chemical spill, here are some first aid tips to remember (Also remember that these tips might not be the appropriate response for every type of chemical. Make sure to know the first aid tips for your particular place of employment or for the particular chemical you are using. Many household chemicals have instructions on the package): If your skin comes in contact with chemicals, flush the area with water for at least 15 minutes, and remove all contaminated clothing immediately. If your eyes come in contact with chemicals, flush with water for 15 minutes and call emergency medical services. If chemicals are ingested, dilute by drinking large quantities of water and drink several glasses of milk or milk of magnesia. Do not induce vomiting. Seek fresh air if you inhale chemicals. In any of these instances, seek medical attention if the injury is concerning or serious.