Accident injury claims involving dangerous substances

There are multiple types of injury, illness and disease can develop into the results of a harmful substance. There are many people, and it can be harmful to humans if they have direct contact with the skin's natural substances are inhaled or ingested. These substances include:

• irritants
• Dust
• corrosive substances
• Chemicals
• toxic substances
• biological agents
• vapor, mist and smoke
• Bacterial
• explosives
• radioactive material
• harmful gases
• carcinogenic substances

Any person who is in the storage, transport or use of toxic and hazardous substances, precautions must be taken to ensure they are not involved in an accident involving hazardous substances. If you have exposure to harmful substances, due to the negligence of the person's injury or disease, you may be entitled to make injury claims.

Accidents caused by hazardous substances, may occur through a single event, such as leakage or overflow, or it can occur in a period of time, such as when a person is repeatedly exposed to smoke in the workplace, dust and chemicals.

Some common types of damage caused by exposure to toxic and hazardous substances, including breathing difficulties, chemical burns and poisoning. However, the long-term exposure can also lead to nerve damage, respiratory diseases, cancer and skin conditions.

Injuries and accidents involving toxic substances usually occurs in the workplace. Employers have a legal duty to ensure the protection of workers handling such substances from the risk of accidents and injuries. Importantly, they take reasonable measures to prevent exposure and protect workers' health. Where workers need to come into contact with harmful substances in the workplace, the employer's responsibility include:

- Risk assessment
- Safer alternatives to toxic substances, if possible
- Provide employees with training on safe work practices
- To ensure that hazardous substances are clearly marked and correct
- Related to the information provided to employees of all hazardous substances used in the workplace
- Provide employees with adequate personal protective equipment
- Ensure that these substances storage and proper handling

Employers have a clear plan to deal with injuries and accidents caused by hazardous substances, is also very important. If you have been injured after exposure to harmful substances in the work, due to the negligence of your employer, you may be eligible injured a claim. If you can prove that the negligence of your employer, you will be able to recover compensation for your pain, suffering and economic losses.