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Short videos on carcinogenic substances and hygiene in the workplace

Type of measure: Organizational, Personal protection, Technical

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 can use these films. View all AUVA videos on their YouTube channel: AUVA – YouTube

Video: carcinogenic substances

Occupational cancers are the leading cause of death at work in the EU. This explainer video shows how to handle carcinogenic substances safely.

Video: hygiene in the workplace

Hygiene in the workplace is important. Especially when working with hazardous or carcinogenic substances. This is because these substances can be deposited and then absorbed unnoticed. Our explainer video shows you some practical tips for more safety at work.

More information

www.auva.at/krebsgefahr

Published March 23, 2020

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All Carcinogens

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All sectors

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Company:

AUVA: the Austrian Workers' Compensation Board

Country:
Austria

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General facts

Facts about cancer-causing agents:

The direct costs of carcinogen exposure at work across Europe are estimated at 2.4 billion Euros per year.
Every year, about 120.000 persons get cancer from exposure to carcinogens at work
Annually more than 100.000 people die because of work-related cancer.