Health problems arising as BP burns large quantities of oil.

Health problems have started to rise as BP burn huge amounts of oil. This will affect thousands of workers near the spill because of the toxic gas that is being released. Safety precautions for the workers are being decided as this is one of the nation's greatest environmental disasters.

The burning of oil on the surface of water has increased the creation of toxic gas that is estimated to affect about 2000 workers on board. The health factor of these workers should be taken seriously as it is a risk to life. Medication and food should be organized at all times for the workers and the residents who live close to this incident. This is because the gas produced can cause lung problems as the people inhale the carbon monoxide.

Carbon Monoxide is harmful because when inhaled it removes the oxygen in the blood and hence affects the brain and heart as blood with less oxygen will be flowing. This can cause one to suffocate and lose consciousness.
Paramedics should be present at all times during the cleaning process as one can get injured as the burning of oil take place. Transport facilities to hospitals should also be organized so that if any injury takes place one can be taken to the hospital quickly.

Doctors should also be available off shore so as to assist the residents staying off shore who can be affected by the toxic gas. Healthy foods should be organized for the residents because most of them are fishermen and due to the oil spill they can't get food. Special oxygen masks should also be made so that the workers can use it during the clean up process. This will make them inhale very little amount of the carbon monoxide and will keep them safe.

Even though the burning of oil causes health problems also the water transported in locals houses will be a risk.Since the water is used by humans, everyone should buy filters and fix them on taps so as to stop diseases to occur because of the oil. Large companies use the sea water to get salt. Salt is used so much in the food industry. The salt should also be tested and treated well so that it is safe for the body.

The government should find an alternative method to transport oil. This will reduce major accidents like this. Either road transport or air transport would be the best alternative method to transport oil. This will be an advantage as it will be a faster way to transport the oil. There wont be also any issue about cleaning of oil in water hence no pollution and no one gets sick.


The video below talks about health problems that may arise as BP burns large quantities of oil.

The picture shows toxic gas being produced as BP burns the oil in water.

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