A STUDY ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND TOXIC CHEMICAL RISKS IN COMMERCIAL CONTRACT WITH REFERENCE TO CHENNAI

AUTHOR – SUSHIRAGA, STUDENT AT SAVEETHA SCHOOL OF LAW, SAVEETHA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL AND TECHNICAL SCIENCES (SIMATS), CHENNAI 600077

BEST CITATION – SUSHIRAGA, A STUDY ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND TOXIC CHEMICAL RISKS IN COMMERCIAL CONTRACT WITH REFERENCE TO CHENNAI, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (12) OF 2025, PG. 328-353, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

The workers around the world are facing a global health crisis due to occupational exposure to toxic chemicals in contracts. Introduction many of these workers lose their life following such exposures, succumbing to fatal diseases, cancers and poisonings, or from fatal injuries following fires or explosions.The statement that handle chemicals following safety procedures and who perceived to have received an adequate training in the management of accidents and first aid The aim is to analyse the additional burden that workers and their families face from non-fatal injuries resulting in disability, debilitating chronic diseases, and other health sequela, that unfortunately in many cases remain invisible. All of these deaths, injuries and illnesses are entirely preventable.Moreover, with new chemicals introduced every year, mechanisms for regulating. The sample size is 208. The purpose of empirical research is to accurately portray the environment and toxic chemical risks. The convenient sampling method is used to collect samples. The findings represent a much needed analysis of recent trends and priorities when it comes to protecting the health and safety of workers from occupational chemical exposures.Rapid urbanization in Chennai has led to increased pollution levels, especially in industrial zones. Conclusion These hazards are amplified by other negative socioeconomic and health factors, including higher rates of chronic diseases, lack of access to healthy foods, substandard housing, and stress from racism, poverty, unemployment, and crime. The dispersion and concentration of pollutants in water and soil.

KEYWORDS:

Chemical industry, environment, hazardous, workers, health.