CHEMICAL CARCINOGENS

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Chemical Carcinogens

What is a carcinogen?

What are reproductive toxins?

What materials are carcinogens?

What is a chemical carcinogen?

How is chemical carcinogenicity determined?

What is an OSHA “select” carcinogen?

Which classes of chemicals tend to be carcinogens?

Classes of carcinogens (cont.)

How do carcinogens enter the body?

What organs to carcinogens attack?

What factors influence the development of cancer?

How do I reduce my exposure to carcinogens?

Engineering controls--exhaust ventilation and equipment

Personal protective equipment

Personal hygiene

Labeling of containers

Storage of containers

Housekeeping and maintenance

Regulated areas

Decontamination and emergency procedures

Monitoring

Administrative controls

How do I dispose of waste carcinogens?

How do I reduce my inventory and level of waste generation?

The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

The End

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