Do chemists die young?
Death notices for chemists suggest perhaps not, despite the hazards found in many labs
It is reasonable to assume that chemistry is among the riskiest professions from a long-term health perspective. Many chemists spend long hours in the lab handling hazardous substances, some of which might be acutely toxic and others that might initiate changes in cells leading to cancer in later life. Our concerns about workplace chemical exposure have increased as our knowledge of the health risks has increased. As a result, methods to reduce exposure and reduce the health risks have been introduced into the workplace.