Combustion (process)
Emission of process generated carcinogens from combustion Most hazardous substances are labelled and identified, but there are also carcinogens created as a by-product during a work process, so called process-generated
Emission of process generated carcinogens from combustion Most hazardous substances are labelled and identified, but there are also carcinogens created as a by-product during a work process, so called process-generated
Find solutions Many other companies are taking measures to completely avoid or protect workers from exposure to carcinogenic substances. Filter the results to find solutions that may be of help
Inspection cases See how carcinogen risks are managed in real workplaces! We’ve gathered key inspection cases to show how exposure to cancer-causing substances are identified, assessed, and controlled. Labour inspectorates
In the EU, it is estimated that approximately 1 million workers are exposed to mineral oils as used engine oils. Used engine oils are classified as carcinogenic to humans (Group
Rights and Duties for creating a safe working environment Rights and Duties for creating a safe working environment Did you know that your employer has some general duties in order
From 2021, the Roadmap on Carcinogens started running twelve challenges to gain further impact, to help prevent workers from getting exposed to carcinogens (read the full strategy here). For the
Test stroomschema Did you know that your employer has some general duties in order to guarantee your safety and well-being at work and some very specific duties to minimise your
As a firefighter or smog-diver, your vital role involves responding to emergencies, extinguishing fires, and ensuring public safety. You usually work in the front-line during a firefighting operation. Although optimally
Fire chiefs have the highest ranks in a fire service and are responsible for the overall management and organisation of fire service activities. They manage the budget, direct personnel, coordinate
As a fire investigators you mainly investigate the causes of fires. This is of great importance in the investigation of forensic or insurance-related causes. Usually carried out by the police
As soldiers and military personnel, your duty entails potential exposure to carcinogenic risks that necessitate vigilant precautions to safeguard your health. The occupational hazards inherent in military service can include
The Guidance The Netherlands Labour Authority have developed a comprehensive document tailored to provide employers or inspectorates guidance on how to interpret the extent of the obligations to search for
Innovative Materials: Risks and Solutions Innovative materials and products often contain (novel) substances which can provide remarkable functionalities and performance but their potential risks to the human health and environment
Using enzymatic processes instead of chemical processes may result in substitution of hazardous substances. How? Fewer steps during synthesis and low solvent use are the major benefits. Energy savings, fewer
As a mineral processing engineer, your profession involves exposure to potential carcinogenic risks, necessitating a vigilant approach to workplace safety. The field of mineral processing entails dealing with various hazardous
Many of the pleasure boats in the archipelago of the Swedish west coast have two-stroke engines with bad combustion, resulting in emissions of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and other chemicals
The Netherlands Labour Authority have updated their document on exposure to diesel engine emissions (‘Blootstelling aan dieselmotoremissies (DME)’; in Dutch) to match the current states of technology.The guide is applicable
As a Kiln Operator, your role involves operating and maintaining kilns used in various industrial processes such as pottery, ceramics, or metallurgy. While your primary focus is on the efficient
According to the latest existing assessment from the early 1990s, 971,000 workers were estimated to be exposed to formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is a skin-sensitizing agent that can cause an immune system
It is estimated that up to 1.3 million workers are exposed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the EU. PAHs are classified as Group 1 carcinogen by IARC, meaning they
Approximatively 10,000 to 33,000 workers in the EU are exposed to acrylonitrile at their workplaces. Inhalation is considered as the primary route of exposure although workers can be exposed through
The latest estimated number of exposed workers in the EU to Epichlorohydrine (1-chloro-2,3-epoxypropane) from 2011 is about 44,000. Inhalation is considered as the primary route of exposure but workers might
Employers are often motivated to minimise the exposure of their employees to hazardous substances, but often don’t know where to start. Therefore, the Dutch Labour Inspectorate has developed an assessment
Generation of process generated carcinogens upon abrasion Most hazardous substances are labelled and identified, but there are also carcinogens created as a by-product during a work process, so called process-generated
The STOP principle describes the order of priority of protective measures. The employer must observe this order of priority when determining and applying protective measures. Here we will focus on
ECHA has published a scoping study report on the evaluation of limit values for welding fumes and fumes from other processes that generate fume in a similar way at the
It is estimated that 1.2 million full time workers are involved in welding and its related activities across the EU. Fumes and dusts generated during the welding process can potentially
Despite significant efforts on the development of innovative tools and methods for the assessment and management of the potential risk posed by the nanomaterials to the humans and environment, they
In 2024, the European Commission issued the Critical Raw Material Act (CRMA) in order to establish “a framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials and amending Regulations
Medical device processing technicians are responsible for cleaning, sterilising, and preparing medical instruments and devices for use. This occupation involves exposure to various hazardous substances, which can pose significant health
As a medical device processing assistants you are responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, and preparing medical instruments and devices for use. Your occupation involves exposure to various hazardous substances, which can
As a process operator, your responsibilities often include overseeing and controlling various industrial processes to ensure efficiency, safety, and product quality. Depending on the industry, you may work in chemical
As a recycling sorting and processing worker, your daily tasks may expose you to various carcinogenic risks associated with the handling and treatment of recyclable materials. The diverse range of
As a process technician, your role involves monitoring and optimising industrial processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety. Depending on the industry, you may work in manufacturing, chemical processing, or
The objective of this management regime is to provide everyone with guidelines for the safe processing and removal of coatings containing hexavalent chromium. It is assumed that the measures to
According to the latest estimates around 25,000 employees in the EU are potentially exposed to refractory ceramic fibres (RCFs). The main work-related exposure route is inhalation of airborne fibres. RCFs
Dust awareness campaign – ‘Stof? Pak’t aan!’Dust is known to contain hazardous substances, and is present in the agricultural sector and the processing industry. ‘Stof? Pak’t aan!’ used to be
It is estimated that about 5 million workers in the European Union are exposed to crystalline silica dust. Mineral dusts pose the greatest risk of environmental lung diseases in mining,
As a metalworker, your profession involves hands-on work with various metals and machinery, exposing you to potential hazards that may pose risks to your health, including potential carcinogenic substances. The
Chromium trioxide was placed on the REACH Authorisation List in 2013 and its use has needed a specific authorisation in the EU since 2017. Instead of preparing for reapplying for
Chromic acid was added to the REACH authorisation list in 2013 and its use has required authorisation in the EU since 2017. The Alternative As a technical alternative, an embedded
Dutch employee and employers organisations in construction worked together on the reduction of diesel motor emission (DME). Knowledge centre and consultant Volandis acted as an intermediate party and published the
The Austrian Workers’ Compensation Board (AUVA) has translated two of their short instructional videos on carcinogenic substances and hygiene in the workplace to English. This way, other countries and organisations
Approximately 2.000.000 welders work in the EU, according to the European Welders Association. There is a high potential for exposure to hazardous substances associated with welding activities. This guidance document
The GDA Hazardous Substance Check is a service available to all parties involved in occupational health and safety within a company. Its aim is to assist in the foresighted anticipation
This training package was developed by SLIC to raise awareness of the subject of hazardous substances for the non-specialist National Labour Inspector. It is proposed that a person with good knowledge of this topic can utilise these training materials and deliver an interactive training session for their national labour inspectors.
As a fire damage restoration technician you are specialised in cleaning, restoring and restoring buildings and facilities that have been damaged by fires. You remove soot, fire odours and other
True to the motto ‘You can’t teach an old dog new tricks’ it is necessary to start with integrating activities that raise awareness in primary schools and in vocational educational
As a captain or lieutenant, you are responsible for directing operations. They monitor and coordinate actions at the scene and must make quick decisions in stressful and dynamic situations and
Control Guidance Sheets (CGSs) are essential tools designed to help employers manage and mitigate the risks associated with exposure to carcinogenic substances in the workplace. These documents serve as practical
ChemSec, the International Chemical Secretariat, is a non-profit organization dedicated to work towards a toxic free environment. ChemSec strives to bridge the gap between decision-makers, industry, NGOs and scientists. Setting
Setting and problem In the ideal world, hazardous or dangerous substances should not be used at work. However, it is the combination of hazard and exposure that determines the final
In order to eliminate the risk of the exposure to hazardous substances, substitution of these hazardous chemicals is needed. However, finding a safer substitute without professional help can be a
Breathe Freely is a British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) initiative that focuses on mitigating occupational lung diseases. These conditions lead to severe health impairments and are responsible for approximately 13,000
Good illumination is one of the crucial factors for good quality when welding. Integrating lights in the hoods of local exhaust ventilations increases ergonomics and provides ideal workplace conditions since
Exposition against stainless steel dust (Chromium- and Nickel compounds) formed during grinding or polishing and fumes formed during welding can be well reduced using local exhaust ventilation with collectors adjusted
Welding of large workpieces, such as tanks and silos, makes it difficult and often impossible to use local exhaust ventilation. Kremsmüller Industrieanlagenbau KG combined layer ventilation with PPE for the
Cancer is the primary cause of death in Québec (Canada) and in the majority of industrialized countries. Carcinogenesis is a complex process, and researchers estimate that from 2 to 8%
BG BAU is the statutory accident insurance for the construction industry and construction-related services in Germany. They have a website dedicated to dangerous substances in welding. On the website, you can find information about
This case study details how the manager of DEKRA, a small independent company, part of a larger franchise, took action to prevent exposure to carcinogenic fumes in the workplace. With
The Estonian National Institute for Health Development published this guide about carcinogens in different work environments and work areas. What are possible effects of working with carcinogens, which measures should
The “Fiches d’Aide au Répérage des Cancérogènes” (FAR) and the “Fiches d’Aide à la Substitution des Cancérogènes” (FAS) have been created by the French Prevention Network (Prevention Departments of Occupational
In order to get the right information to employees that work on location, this facilities and technical services provider developed the Stoffenscanner (scanner of substances). It provides technical specialists access
As a retread technician, your work involves the process of retreading tires, and this occupation comes with specific health and safety considerations, including potential exposure to carcinogenic risks associated with
As a metal finisher, your work involves processes that may expose you to potential carcinogenic risks associated with certain materials and substances. These hazards can take various forms, including exposure
One of the goals of the European REACH regulation is the progressive replacement of substances of very high concern (e.g. carcinogens) by safer alternatives. Companies that use these substances, actively search
Estimating the emissions of and exposure to hazardous substances over the life cycle of a product can be a tedious and difficult task. Nevertheless, it is an imperative task for
As a rubber technologist, your work involves the development, production, and analysis of rubber products. While rubber itself is not typically associated with direct carcinogenic risks, certain aspects of the
As a metal fabricator, your profession involves working with various materials and processes that may expose you to potential carcinogenic risks. These hazards can manifest in different forms, including exposure
As a metal machinist, your occupation involves working with various materials and machinery that may expose you to potential carcinogenic risks. These hazards can arise from factors such as metalworking
As a pulp and paper chemist, your role involves working in the pulp and paper industry, focusing on the chemical processes used in the production of paper and related products.
As a tool and die maker, your role involves crafting and repairing precision tools, dies, and molds used in manufacturing processes. While your occupation may not directly involve exposure to
Setting and problem Measuring the dangers of working with hazardous substances in your company is very important. Yet, to measure all dangers that come from working with certain substances is
It is estimated that up to 30,000 workers are exposed to 1,4-dioxane in the EU. Typical workplaces, where 1,4-dioxane is used, are in the rubber and chemical industry. It can
A plant manufactures car parts to clean steel parts of the air conditioning and assisted driving systems. The manufacturing process includes the use of cutting fluids as coolants and lubricants
Offering a wide range of metalworking services, a company used grinding equipment, which required the use of a lubricating-cooling emulsion. The emulsion was expected to decrease the temperature of abrasive
Sibelco has been carrying out dust exposure monitoring for many years, both to ensure compliance with national Workplace Exposure Limits and as part of its commitment to reduce its
A printing vocational training facility used trichloroethylene for the cleaning and washing of printing rolls. Trichloroethylene is a known carcinogen and neurotoxicant. Several options were assessed and eventually trichloroethylene was
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