Chemical Safety at Work: Learning from a Chemical Burn Case
Thu Jan 22 2026
A study in Kenya found that 10% of adult burn admissions are caused by chemicals—a statistic that becomes even more concerning when you consider how commonly chemicals are used in our daily lives.
From detergent-making shops and small cleaning businesses to the products stored under our kitchen sinks, chemical exposure isn’t rare or specialized—it’s everyday.
In this episode, we share the story of a woman who survived a chemical explosion caused by mixing the wrong substances. Her experience isn’t shared for shock value. It’s shared to highlight a reality many people face: handling chemicals with little or no safety training, unaware of how quickly things can go wrong.
#chemicalsafety #employeewellbeing
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A study in Kenya found that 10% of adult burn admissions are caused by chemicals—a statistic that becomes even more concerning when you consider how commonly chemicals are used in our daily lives. From detergent-making shops and small cleaning businesses to the products stored under our kitchen sinks, chemical exposure isn’t rare or specialized—it’s everyday. In this episode, we share the story of a woman who survived a chemical explosion caused by mixing the wrong substances. Her experience isn’t shared for shock value. It’s shared to highlight a reality many people face: handling chemicals with little or no safety training, unaware of how quickly things can go wrong. #chemicalsafety #employeewellbeing