Guidance sheets for finding and substituting carcinogens
French
Description
The factsheets, which are compiled by occupational safety and health (OSH) and technology experts, are continually updated. They help companies to identify and replace carcinogens. There are 55 FAR sheets (as of July 2022); these give an overview of the different processes and sectors involved in identifying carcinogens. There are 38 FAS sheets (as of July 2022); these propose substitution options for carcinogens in a given work process.
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Provider
Provider name (English)
INRS — National institute of research and security
Provider name (Original)
INRS - Institut national de recherche et de sécurité
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Applying Glues or Sealants
Applying Surface Coatings
Beauty Culture
Cleaning or Disinfecting
Construction
Contact with Humans or Animals
Dyeing or Tanning
Electroplating
Food Processing
Handling Animals
Handling Chemicals
Heating or Machining Plastics/Rubber
Heating, Machining, or Welding Metal
Installing or Removing Insulation
Manufacturing
Medical and Dental Services
Miscellaneous
Printing or Photography
Processing Materials
Removing Coatings
Smelting and Casting Metal
Woodworking
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Not applicable
Hazard - health effects
Carcinogens
Mutagens
Exposure route
Not applicable
Substance Description
PFOS, Carbon Black, Cristalline Silica
CAS Number
335-67-1
1333-86-4
14808-60-7
EC number
206-397-9
215-609-9
238-878-4
Prevention measures
Level 1. Substitution
Purpose of the material
Guidance
Target group
Employers
Managers
OSH consultant
Safety officers