Despite government agencies and companies becoming more aware of the dangers of benzene, the toxic chemical is still wreaking havoc on people and the health of cities and waterways.<\/p>\n
Benzene is most often found in paint and solvents, dyes and ink, detergents, and gasoline. Benzene exposure is higher when working in manufacturing industries with petroleum, coal, steel, rubber and plastics, paint products and ink, and dry cleaning. These industries in Connecticut need to take precautions to ensure the safety of their workers and communities.<\/p>\n
If not protected, benzene can cause cancer and leukemia, among other ills. Nearby states of Pennsylvania and Delaware have been in the news recently for industrial sites that leaked benzene into waterways and contaminated wells. Concentrations in Delaware City near the Potomac found benzene concentrations 5,200 times higher than levels deemed safe by the EPA.<\/p>\n
Be aware of the signs of exposure, including headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, vomiting, convulsions, tremors, irregular (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Despite government agencies and companies becoming more aware of the dangers of benzene, the toxic chemical is still wreaking havoc on people and the health of cities and waterways. Benzene is most often found in paint and solvents, dyes and…<\/span><\/p>\n