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May 30
2012

Linking cancer and work: A tricky task (Part 1 of 3)

CBC Report: Researchers tackling the problem of measuring workers' exposure

" . . . Do you adopt what we call the precautionary principle, or do you wait until you're absolutely certain? Well, industry wants you to wait until you're absolutely certain. But that's not especially good for public health," Miller said.

"Canadians should not be exposed to carcinogens at work, says the Canadian Cancer Society. But when exposure can't be eliminated, the levels should be reduced as low as possible, the group adds . . .

Link to Workman's Compensation Act:
Occupational Health and Safety Regulation


NB:  Specifically see 5.57 (1):  "If a substance identified as any of the following is present in the workplace, the employer must replace it, if practicable, with a material which reduces the risk to workers:  (a) ACGHI A1 or A2, or IARC 1, 2A or 2B carcinogen." 

See also: Work-related carcinogens need more scrutiny
and North's on-job carcinogen limits weakest in Canada  




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