Carcinogens

Carcinogens Menu Workers' Rights

Possible Solutions

The following references provide possible solutions for carcinogen hazards in the workplace.

  • NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Publication No. 2005-149. Lists the physical description, synonyms and trade names, personal protection, first-aid, and exposure limits for many chemicals.
  • Occupational Health Guidelines for Chemical Hazards. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Publication No. 81-123, (January 1981). Contains information on identification, physical and chemical properties, health hazards, exposure limits, exposure sources and control methods, monitoring, personal hygiene, storage, spills and leaks, and personal protective equipment.
  • NIOSH Evaluation of its Cancer and REL Policies. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Workplace Safety and Health Topic.
    • Respirator Use Policy for Protection Against Carcinogens. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), (September 1995). Introduces NIOSH's policy for developing recommended exposure limits (RELs) for substances, including carcinogens.
  • Personal Protective Equipment. OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page.
  • Process Safety Management. OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page.
  • Ventilation. OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page.