Effect of Silica Exposure
Exposure to silica causes many dangerous diseases. Tuberculosis, Renal Diseases, Silicosis, Scleroderma, Autoimmune Disorders etc. List of diseases caused by silica exposure is never ending and terrifying too. Approximately 1.7 million workers are exposed to silica everyday. It is a growing concern for lawyers and doctors.
Silica
Silica is the second most commonly used mineral in the [...]
Dioxin
A group of chemicals related to chlorine and benzene are called Dioxins. Federal government classifies them as Carcinogenic compound. Chemical compounds of dioxins share a similar biological characteristics and chemical structures. There are hundreds of toxic compounds and each one is the member of three close related families. A chemical in the first group 2, [...]
Diesel Exposure- A Growing Threat
The emission from diesel powered machines and engines is diesel exhaust. Many particles in diesel exhaust can cause cancer but it is not classified as carcinogen. People who are working on loading docks, bridges, farms, railroad and tunnels and workers including miners, forklift and truck drivers are at the high risk of diesel exhaust. Buses [...]
Diesel Exhaust
The emission from diesel powered machines and engines is diesel exhaust. Many particles in diesel exhaust can cause cancer but it is not classified as carcinogen. People who are working on loading docks, bridges, farms, railroad and tunnels and workers including miners, forklift and truck drivers are at the high risk of diesel exhaust. Buses [...]
Describing Soil Water Contamination
The diffusion of dangerous toxic substances throughout the soil causes soil contamination. These toxic substances can be either liquid or solid. It is not necessary that these contaminants are directly deposited into the soil. For example, many molecules settle into the soil through air. Contaminated water also causes soil contamination. Soil is contaminated with either [...]
Defining Vinyl Chloride
Vinyl chloride was used in aerosol spray propellant. If inhaled in large amounts the reactions could be similar to dizziness, unconsciousness, drunkenness and confusion. Vinyl chloride is a flammable and colorless gas faintly sweet odor. The odor of vinyl chloride exceeds 4000 parts per million. The current exposure of vinyl chloride is 4000 times higher [...]
Defining Soil and Water Contamination
The situation of soil and water contamination arises when toxic substances that do not break down naturally enter the environment. The contamination of ground water increases the health risk for the businesses and families dependent on it for drinking, cooking and bathing. When contaminated water deposits toxic chemicals in the soil resulting to the exposure [...]
Defining Polychlorinated biphenyl
A group of chemicals used in variety of consumer products including dyes, plastic, paint, rubber and consumer electronic are called PCBs or polychlorinated biphenyl. Aroclor and Pyranol are the commercial Brand names of PCB mixture. Though the Congress banned PCBs in 1976, they are present in the environment even today because they do not break [...]
Defining Dioxin
A group of chemicals related to chlorine and benzene are called Dioxins. Federal government classifies them as Carcinogenic compound. Chemical compounds of dioxins share a similar biological characteristics and chemical structures. There are hundreds of toxic compounds and each one is the member of three close related families. A chemical in the first group 2, [...]
Creosote
Creosote is a chemical having various names including coal tar, coal tar creosote, wood creosote, coal tar pitch volatiles and coal tar pitch. It is used by human beings for preserving wood and used in railroad ties and outdoor telephone poles. Coal tar products are also used to treat psoriasis and head lice. It [...]