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1977
A fire-retardant (Tris) used to treat children's sleepwear was
found to be an animal carcinogen.Tris is now banned.
1978
Chlorofluorocarbons banned as aerosol propellants because of
potential stratospheric ozone destruction.
1978
An old chemical dump in New York (Love Canal) started to
leak into the environment.
1980
Regulation of asbestos insulation in school buildings initiated.
1980
The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation
and Liability Act established a “Superfund” to cleanup
hazardous landfills.
1983
Over 600 people in Spain died as a result of using
contaminated oil sold as “olive oil.”
1984
In Bhopal, India, more than 2500 people died from a release
of methyl isocyanate.
1985
The chemical industry initiated the “Responsible Care” program
to improve the public's perception of the industry. This
program promotes environmental, health, and safety
performance and total honesty in dealing with the press and
the public. Now embraced and practiced by virtually all
chemical companies.
1997
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the lost
workday injuries (per 100 employees per year) for the
chemical industry was 2.1. The corresponding number for all
manufacturing was 4.2. The numbers for other occupations
were: agriculture 4.0, mining 3.7, construction 4.4,
transportation 4.7, and wholesale and retail trade 2.9.
 
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