How risky is to work in a chemical plant?

It is known that chemical industries is risky industry to any worker in it The risk in working in chemical plant depends on the risk assessment of the department you work for and depends also on the type of material you produce in this chemical plant.
If you are working in Laboratory (either QC or research) or you are working in the production department the risk factor will rise due to your direct contact with the material produced.
This risk varies from mild irritations to high risky or fatal injuries also depends on the type of work condition and the safety standard protocols applied in the plant.
The key role of control any risk in the chemical plant is by identifying every risk assessment in the plant and establish safety program to minimize the risk