Hot Metal Forming -FAR 51 (FR)

Hot Metal Forming -FAR 51 (FR)

Type of measure: Organizational, Personal protection, Technical
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April 13, 2024
Occupations at risk
Sectors involved
Forging, pressing, stamping and roll-forming of metal; powder metallurgy, Machining (incl. service life of hard-metal tools), Manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery, Manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys, Manufacture of electronic components and boards, Manufacture of engines and turbines, except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines, Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment, Manufacture of instruments and appliances for measuring, testing and navigation incl humidity indicator cards, Manufacture of magnetic and optical media, Manufacture of other transport equipment, Manufacture of tools, Mining of other non-ferrous metal ores, Treatment and coating of metals, water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation 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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