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  2. Safe handling of carcinogens - Wikipedia

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    Ideally carcinogenic substances should be avoided by substitution with less hazardous substances. Alternate form of carcinogenic substances may also be used to minimize the risk of exposure. In the case of carcinogens which pose a danger through inhalation, pastes or pellets can be used to avoid the possibility of airborne dust.

  3. Occupational dust exposure - Wikipedia

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    A video on cleaning dust from workers' clothing. Occupational dust exposure occurs when small particles are generated at the workplace through the disturbance/agitation of rock/mineral, dry grain, timber, fiber, or other material. When these small particles become suspended in the air, they can pose a risk to the health of those who breath in ...

  4. Chromium toxicity - Wikipedia

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    The carcinogenity of chromate dust has been documented since the late 19th century, when workers in a chromate dye company were found to exhibit high incidence of cancer. [ 12 ] [ 13 ] Chromate enters cells by means of the same transport mechanism that carries sulfate and phosphate ions into cells.

  5. Chemical hazard - Wikipedia

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    The use of personal protective equipment may substantially reduce the risk of adverse health effects from contact with hazardous materials. [2] Long-term exposure to chemical hazards such as silica dust, engine exhausts, tobacco smoke, and lead (among others) have been shown to increase risk of heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure. [3]

  6. Health impacts of sawdust - Wikipedia

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    The aspirator creates a vacuum that draws wood dust up through the holes of the sanding pad. An innovative dust control system has been developed that uses additional exhaust and a slottedanding pad. [3] LEV for orbital sanders [3] Dust control plenum for orbital sander [3] A new dust control plenum has been designed for orbital sanders.

  7. Occupational lung disease - Wikipedia

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    Asbestos exposure can also cause pleural effusion, diffuse pleural fibrosis, pleural plaques, and non-mesothelioma lung cancer. Smoking greatly increases the lung cancer risk of asbestos exposure. [3] Residents and workers of asbestos mining centers such as the town of Asbest, Russia experience dangerous exposure to asbestos and asbestos dust. [9]

  8. Cadmium poisoning - Wikipedia

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    The general population and people living near hazardous waste sites may be exposed to cadmium in contaminated food, dust, or water from unregulated or accidental releases. Numerous regulations and use of pollution controls are enforced to prevent such releases.

  9. Health effects of coal ash - Wikipedia

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    Coal ash contains many toxic substances that may affect human health, if people are exposed to them above a certain concentration in the form of particulate matter.So it is necessary to avoid situations in which employees working in coal-fired power plants or public members living close to coal ash landfills will be exposed to high coal ash dust concentrations. [4]