What are the occupational hazards for workers in the fossil fuel industry?
Workers in the fossil fuel industry face various occupational hazards, including exposure to toxic substances, physical injuries, and respiratory issues. For instance, coal miners are at risk of developing Black Lung Disease (coal workers' pneumoconiosis), a condition caused by inhaling coal dust. Similarly, workers in oil refineries are exposed to benzene, a known carcinogen, increasing their risk of leukemia.
