Comparison of regulations on occupational carcinogens in several industrialized countries

Journal Article · Wed Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1986 · Am. J. Ind. Med.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/ajim.4700120502· OSTI ID:5600845

Carnevale, F; Montesano, R; Partensky, C; Tomatis, L

Regulations controlling the manufacture and use of carcinogens in the industrial setting of various countries are examined. In addition, the occupational exposure limits (OEL) of chemicals known or suspected to be carcinogenic in humans are listed, and criteria for the establishment of OELs are discussed. It is also stressed that control measures should not be confined to a few developed countries, and it is hoped that attracting attention to their unevenness will contribute to the implementation of a more efficient primary prevention of cancer.

• Research Organization: Servizio di Prevenzione Igiene e Sicurezza nei Luoghi di Lavoro, Florence, Italy
• OSTI ID: 5600845
• Journal Information: Am. J. Ind. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. J. Ind. Med.; (United States) Vol. 12:5; ISSN AJIMD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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