Each year, tens of thousands of people across Europe die from diseases caused by their work. In many cases, cancer is to blame — caused by exposure to carcinogenic substances on the job. These risks are often invisible, but they are not inevitable. To change that, we need each other.
Besides employers and workers, we invite a wider network of professionals to join us: labour inspectorates, researchers, unions, expert organisations, educational institutions and trainers. By working together, we make knowledge visible, develop new tools, and learn from each other’s practices.
Labour inspectorates hold a wealth of real-world experience. By sharing inspection cases, we can help other inspectors learn from practice, and help companies understand what works and what doesn’t. We invite labour inspectorates to:
Want to contribute? Request an account via our registration page for inspectorates. Already have an account? Log in here.
Want to view the published inspection cases? Click here
From vocational training to universities: today’s students are tomorrow’s workforce. Early education about carcinogens helps create long-term awareness and healthier choices. We invite educators and trainers to:
Research, technical expertise and evidence-based practice are essential in reducing occupational exposure to carcinogens. We invite institutions to:
Together, we build a shared knowledge base that others can use to improve their own strategies. Request an account via our registration page.
Are you being exposed to carcinogens at work? Find it out here.
Learn about the risks, exposure limits and possible measures.
What do employers legally have to do? What are workers’ rights?
Prevention from cancer-causing agents is key! What can you do?
Find measures and good practices to reduce or eliminate exposure.
Teach future workers and professionals to work and life healthier and safer.
This website is an initiative from the Roadmap on Carcinogens.
We invite a network of professionals to join us: labour inspectorates, educational institutions, trainers and experts.
Read about developments and activities to tackle work-related cancer.
