Workers at Hanford Nuclear Site Could Get Protection During Clean Up
Workers at the largest nuclear contamination site in the United States could get immediate treatment for certain illnesses stemming from their work environment if state legislation passes.
Exposure to harmful vapors and nuclear waste is an everyday occurrence for employees stationed at the Hanford Reservation in Washington.
State lawmakers are calling for United States Department of Energy workers, contractors and subcontractors to be protected and treated for certain occupational diseases directly attributed to working with radioactive material and toxic substances.
