Risks of exposure to benzene

The risk of exposure to benzene means that manufacturers and chemical companies should exercise extreme caution with regards to employees working with this chemical. However, this has not been done in many cases, and as a result of this negligence many people have suffered ill health. Those handling and working with this chemical should be provided with all necessary safety equipment and protection by their employers. However, it is already too late for many, and because benzene exposure related diseases can have a long latency period of several decades in some cases some people may be unaware that they have been affected.