Re: toxic chemicals in workplace

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On 2/24/03, nell wrote:
> On 2/24/03, mary klein wrote:
>> Myself and coworkers were exposed to a mixture of methyl
> methacrylate, benzoyl peroxide &nbenzene. This was in a new
> floor that was being poured. About 3 doz are sick & there are
> 2 suspicious deaths. We have been to our union OSHA NIOSH &
> FBI. Attys we have contacted say there is something going on
> but there are no attys to help federal employees at the post
> office.
>> Someone suggested a toxocologist Help us!
>
> Hi Mary
>
> Do you know how to get MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) on
> the chemicals you listed? These sheets will give you some
> idea on the health effects these chemicals can cause.
> Legally they have to be available to employees when chemicals
> are used in the workplace. Note that they have no MSDS
> sheets or research on chemicals when they are mixed. There
> is no research data on long term exposures. If you want to
> find the MSDS on the computer go to google and type
> in "MSDS". Also another good site is New Jersey Occupational
> Health. I hope this helps.
>
> Nell

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