Analysis of occupational risk due to exposure to carcinogenic factors in the work environment of a chemical plant.
The evaluation of exposure to some carcinogenic chemicals and seemingly carcinogenic chemicals, e.g. mist of sulphuric acid, benzene, chromium (VI) and formaldehyde among employees of some departments of a chemical plant was carried out. The study was carried out in the years 1999--2002. The analysis of concentration of the studied substances revealed the highest risk of exposure in the Cyclohexanon Department and The Maintenance Services Department in Caprolactam department. No direct relationship between the exposure to the studied chemicals and the development of cancer in the working population was found.
Department of Hygiene, Medical University of Lublin.
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D002274:Carcinogens, Environmental / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002617:Chemical Industry; D005260:Female; D015386:Hazardous Substances / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011044:Poland; D012307:Risk Factors
D002274:Carcinogens, Environmental; D015386:Hazardous Substances