Job dangers associated with chemical engineering

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Chemical engineering presents various health risks, including exposure to hazardous substances, burns, and potential workplace violence, as highlighted by the case of Annie Le. While the profession carries significant dangers, many risks can be mitigated through proper safety protocols and protective measures. Concerns about airborne chemical exposure are more pressing than physical injuries, which can often be avoided with caution. The discussion emphasizes the importance of awareness and safety in the workplace, while also acknowledging that many individuals pursue this career for financial benefits. Overall, it's crucial to balance caution with the understanding that risks can be managed effectively.
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Hello Pals,

My fiance is going to school for chemical engineering. I have read the statistics pertaining to on-the-job fatalities and general risks associated with this career. I warn him daily that he will face substantial risk to his health resulting in, but not limited to; face splash, burns, allergic reactions, inhalant sensitivities, addiction temptations, and general work environment hostility that may or may not end in homicide (reference; case Annie Le vs. Raymond Clark III via Yale University. September 2009. AP.)

As you can see, even the mildest of risks is drastically life altering, if not life ending.

So really. Should I be worried?
 
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Chemical engineering can be dangerous as a career. My career led me to pulp and paper. That was an open-ended risk, since nobody can know what organic by-products are contained in the black liquor or waste-stream. Every job has risks, but the poorly-regulated ones can be more scary. I did it for the money, and ended up making a lot more consulting for other paper companies.

Don't worry about chemical splashes, burn, etc. Those are easily avoided with basic protective measures. It's much harder to avoid exposures to airborne chemicals that are in the workplace. Tell your fiance "good luck" and "be careful".
 

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