Exposure to bromine is usually as a result
of accidental spills or leaks during
transportation or manufacturing. Workers
producing or using bromine are the most
at risk of exposure to bromine, although
safe levels of exposure are enforced to
protect workers. Such levels are below
those that are thought to cause harmful
effects.
Exposure to bromine may occur by
breathing it in or by skin or eye contact. If
exposed to bromine, the harmful effects
largely depend on the way people are
exposed. Breathing air with levels of
bromine can cause shortness of breath,
coughing, choking and wheezing, which
may lead to death in severe cases.