State Fund Safety Blog – Risks of Working with Hazardous Chemicals
June 22, 2017
Even though regulation regarding safe chemical use has greatly increased in the U.S., chemical related injuries/illnesses remains one of the greatest killers in the workplace with 424 deaths reported in 2015. That encompasses 8.8% of all work related deaths.
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