Formaldehyde in the workplace: prevention guide – RG-473 (EN)

Formaldehyde in the workplace: prevention guide - RG-473 (EN)

Type of measure: Organizational, Personal protection, Substitution, Technical
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May 7, 2024
Carcinogens involved
Occupations at risk
Sectors involved
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities, Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products, Manufacture of paper and paperboard, Manufacture of plastics and rubber products, Manufacture of textiles, Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials, Medical and dental practice activities, Veterinary activities
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
  • Every year, almost 100.000 people die from cancer that was caused by exposure at work
  • Annually more than 100.000 people die because of work-related cancer.
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