Chemical workers
Painters
Rubber workers
Shoe/ leather workers
Paper workers
Printers
Pulp manufacturing workers
Newspaper press workers
Adhesive product workers
Oil refinery workers
Wood stain manufacturing workers
Varnish manufacturing workers
Pesticide manufacturing workers
Industrial plant workers
Gasoline distribution workers

Benzene Exposure

Benzene is regulated by the EPA; in drinking water it is required to be below five parts per billion. It is also regulated by National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; it is required that exposure during the workday be limited to one part per million. Long term Benzene exposure is considered to be exposure longer than one year. The largest group of people with Benzene-related leukemia were exposed to the carcinogenic chemical on the job. It is required that employers furnish employees with a hazard-free workplace. But in the case of Benzene, many employers have placed employees at high risk for inhaling or absorbing Benzene and have failed to protect them. Employers are supposed to provide workers with training and personal protective equipment including respiratory protection against Benzene inhalation. The material safety data sheet for Benzene states that the chemical is a confirmed carcinogen. It states that it is a possible mutagen and that it is not known if it is a teratogen (causes birth defects). It states that it may be a reproductive toxin for females. The MSDS also states that those who work with Benzene should have the following:

Exhaust ventilation
Personal protection
Splash goggles
Laboratory coat
Vapor respirator
Gloves; if large spill then also boots and a self contained breathing apparatus

Many employees are not provided the proper training for working with Benzene and are not provided with adequate personal protection equipment. These employers may be found negligent if workers are exposed to Benzene and develop leukemia. If you suspect that you have been exposed to Benzene, you can undergo testing to be positive. Benzene tests can be conducted on the blood, urine or breath. However, these tests can only test for recent exposure.

Legal Help for Acute Myeloid Leukemia Victims

If you or a loved one worked around Benzene or were exposed through the environment and developed Acute Myeloid Leukemia or another type of Benzene-related leukemia, you have legal rights. You are urged to contact the law offices of Mark & Associates, P.C. today for a free Benzene consultation. Our toxic substance attorneys fight for safe workplaces and a safe environment. Call 1-866-50-RIGHTS (1-866-507-4448) or fill out the form at the right to discuss your case.

Please fill out the form below to have your personal injury case evaluated for free.

First Name

Last Name

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Were you diagnosed with any of the following diseases: Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)
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Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHL)
Myelodysplastic Syndrome
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