How long were you in contact with the chemical before you began neutralizing it?
Probably between 30 and 45 minutes. We wear a lot of protection and I didn't feel it burning me. I didn't notice it until I was deconing out for lunch and a coworker said "whats that?" I looked down and seen black and ran to the first aid station.
damn, there's gotta be some kind of worker's comp for that right?
Only thing workers comp is going to do is pay for the medical expenses. So no free cash.
OMG, that's horrible!
I won't complain about the dog bites I get at my job, anymore!!!
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Hey, Dog bites can be very serious too. Good luck and be safe.
I've come to the conclusion recently I'm not gonna work in any environment that harms me physically or mentally.
I mean I know we all have choices and do what we gotta do.
But the heck with getting injured over a paycheck.
I don't know what your place is like... but you should be provided with safety gear.
Rubber gloves or coat and face mask or something.
I know a lot of workplaces get away with shit... but I've gotten belligerent with direct supervisors over safety gear before.
This company is very safety oriented. typical nicad area uniform is
2x Gloves mates
4x Vinyl Gloves
2x Tyvek sleeves
2x Tyvek hook
1x flame retardant coveralls
1x Full face respirator with p-100 filters
1x Full body plastic suit /apron thing....
2x Heavy duty chemical gloves
2x hearing protection
So we're well protected, but some of the batteries have sharp metal pieces after we break them open that can cut open the PPE. And since you're covered in gallons of sweat it can be hard to notice exposures unless you can feel it burning you. Which some people can't, like me.