If you believe you were exposed to hazardous chemicals—whether at work, at a nearby facility, or due to a release in the community—don’t wait to take action.
Seek medical evaluation first if you have trouble breathing, skin burns/rashes, dizziness, persistent headaches, eye irritation, nausea, or worsening symptoms. Some chemical-related injuries can have delayed effects, and a medical record created early can be critical.
After safety and treatment are addressed, we recommend:
- Document what happened while it’s fresh: date/time, location, what you were doing, what you smelled/observed, and any safety equipment being used.
- Preserve incident-related materials: photos of the work area, ventilation conditions, labels/SDS sheets you were given, and any internal reports.
- Avoid recorded statements without guidance: insurance and defense teams may ask questions that can complicate causation or fault.


