An example of this if Polymer Fume Fever. This is a disease caused by breathing fumes generated from heated teflon. The fumes can lead to permanent lung damage. Polymer fumes can enter the lungs as a worker smokes cigarettes contaminated by the work process or contact with the worker's hands. Who Smoke Have More Accidents.
Smokers have twice the accident rate of nonsmokers on the job.
Suggestions about the reasons for this include loss of attention, the fact that a person's hands may be busy with the activity of smoking, irritation of the eyes and coughing. Higher carbon monoxide levels caused by smoking may lower alertness and reflex speed. Smoking can also contribute to fire and explosions in occupational settings where flammable and explosive chemicals are used. Ask your employer to prohibit smoking in the workplace. Ask your employer to promote stop-smoking programs and incentive programs that encourage people to become nonsmokers.