Manual piston soldering with lead-containing solder alloys in the electrical and electronics industry Process and substance-specific criterion according to TRGS 420 (VSK) (DE)

Manual piston soldering with lead-containing solder alloys in the electrical and electronics industry Process and substance-specific criterion according to TRGS 420 (VSK) (DE)

Type of measure: Organizational, Personal protection, Technical
April 24, 2024
Carcinogens involved
Occupations at risk
Sectors involved
Manufacture of computer electronic and optical products, Manufacture of electronic components and boards, Manufacture of electronical equipement
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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