Hazardous Materials Cause New York Injuries

Firefighters are frequently exposed to dangers on the job, but one of the most common risks that are often overlooked is exposure to toxic hazardous materials. Toxic exposure injuries, from a hazardous material, can result in serious New York injuries where victims can spend the rest of their lives dealing with the repercussions. If you have suffered injuries due to hazardous material exposure, it is important to talk with a New York injury attorney about your rights to compensation. Depending on your New York injuries, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, rehabilitation and other related expenses.

Risks Associated With Hazardous Materials Removal

Unlike many other dangers firefighters face, injuries from exposure to toxic hazardous materials is often more subtle and lacks obvious warning signs. These hazardous materials can range from asbestos to paint products and can cause brain damage, mesothelioma and other forms of cancer. Hazardous materials can also exacerbate a fire and create a more dangerous environment for firefighters and subsequent injuries.

New York injury attorneys know the ins and outs of who is legally responsible in the eyes of the law. Also New York injury attorneys know that business and property owners who use or store hazardous chemicals must have proper permits and proper training for all personnel, so that unfortunate and preventable New York injuries don’t occur. Protect yourself.

Hazardous Materials (Chemicals):

• Flammable Liquids (flashpoint under 100 degF) - Permit required for more than 5 gallons at any one location. Examples: Ethanol, Methanol, Turpentine, Acetonitrile, Xylene, Ether, Naphta, Toluene, Isopropanol, Dioxane, Heptane, Tetrahydrofuran, Acetone, Propylene Oxide.
• Combustible Liquids (flashpoint between 100 & 300 degF) - Permit required for more than 10 gallons in any one location. Examples: Formaldehyde, Propylene Glycol, Mineral Spirits.
• Corrosive Acids - Permit required for 15 gallons or more at any one location. Examples: Nitric Acid, Sulfuric
• Acid, Hydrochloric Acid, Muriatic Acid, Perchloric Acid, Chromic Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Hydrofluoric Acid.
• Flammable Solids - Permit required for more than one pound at any one location. Examples: Sodium, Magnesium,
• Picric Acid, Naphtalene, Sulfur, Nitrocellulose, Calcium, Sodium Hydrosulfite, White Phosphorous, Lithium
• Aluminum Hydride, Potassium, Lithium.
• Oxygen with Flammable Gas (torch use) - Permit is required at all times. Examples: Oxygen with piped (utility)
• Natural Gas

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