I recently found out I have been working around a hazardous chemical called Glutaraldehyde, It is a low temperature sterilizer for medical equipment. I did not receive any training on the use or hazards of this chemical. I only found out about it through a new employee that mentioned she was surprised we still use it as it is very toxic and there are better alternatives. I read the label on the bottle and it mentions it should only be used with gown, gloves, face mask and recommends a respirator. It also states that it needs to be contained well and used only in a well ventilated area. I use it in a room the size of a walk in closet and the only ventilation is the air conditioner but provides little circulation because the doors remain closed except to enter and exit the room. I work eight hours a day in this room except breaks and some miscellaneous errands. I also was instructed that I only had to wear gloves when handling the chemical and it is kept in a container that is not even close to air tight. It's just a clear plastic lid with large holes on either side so the eye piece of the scope will stay unsubmerged. I have researched this a little and found some court decisions on the matter but all the examples I have found involved personnel that had been exposed to this chemical for many years and have had serious health issues as a result. While I have only been working with this chemical for three months now and have not noticed any adverse health effects(not that I know what to look for) it seems wrong to me that I have not been informed of the dangers and the hospital seems to not care. I would like to know if there any legal action I could take to get them to change there ways and recover any compensation for being exposed to a dangerous chemical unknowingly. I live and work in the United States in the state of Arizona if that makes a difference. Thanks in advance for any advice.