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What Are the Most Hazardous Gases in the Workplace
According to the World Health Organization/International Labour Organization (WHO/ILO) Joint Estimates published in 2021, occupational gases and fumes were the second most significant factor in causing global occupational deaths. The 450,381 deaths due to gases occur annually due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Workers face occupational exposure to hazardous gases that cause diseases, cancers, poisonings, or fatal injuries in fires and explosions.