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<\/p>\nTherefore, pollutants in the air we breathe indoors are a major contributor to our lifetime exposure to air pollutants. In buildings (and vehicles), we are exposed to pollutants released to the outdoors. For example, traffic exhaust fumes that enter buildings through purposeful ventilation, and other air ingress. In addition, we are exposed to a wide range of pollutants generated indoors.<\/p>\n
Welding and engineering fumes are dangerous, but other\u00a0chemicals or particles\u00a0can harm many other employees. As a business owner, it is your responsibility to protect\u00a0staff and provide Clean Air<\/a> and personal protective equipment.<\/p>\n Mining is a dangerous business, with different types of mine work increasing the risk for different types of cancers. If you think you\u2019re in a dangerous situation in any profession, there is something you can do. A popular addition to the modern-day high street are Nail Bars. Everywhere. Heating metals to very high temperatures can be incredibly dangerous for the 111 million people around the world who weld<\/strong>. Quality, professional makes of welding fume extractors include <\/strong>Nederman<\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>Kemper<\/strong><\/a>, Plymovent and <\/strong>ProtectoXtract<\/strong><\/a>. See our range of new and pre-used clean air systems <\/strong>here<\/strong><\/a> that will provide protection to your workforce.<\/strong><\/p>\n Reference: Paul Blanc, MD, professor of medicine, division of occupational and environmental medicine, at the University of California\u2013San Francisco and the author of How Everyday Products Make People Sick. Buy\u00a0his book from Google<\/a><\/p>\n Want to hear more? Subscribe to our newsletter for all the latest updates and exclusive offers!<\/strong><\/p>\n We spend a lot of our time indoors; the average person spends about 90% of their time in buildings. Therefore, pollutants in the air we breathe indoors are a major contributor to our lifetime exposure to air pollutants. In buildings … Continue reading Jobs that increase your risk\u00a0of cancer.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Mining.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nFor example, coal-mining dust may increase workers\u2019 risk for lung and stomach cancer. While other miners are more likely to come into contact with cancer-causing asbestos, uranium, and radon.
\nAnother problem is diesel exhaust from drilling equipment, which can build up in the shafts.
\nOne study found that underground workers regularly exposed to the exhaust, were five times more likely to develop lung cancer. Compared to workers who weren\u2019t around the fumes.<\/p>\n
\nYou have the legal right to know what materials\u00a0you work with and what their hazards are, by requiring access to material data sheets.\u00a0 Ask your Manager if you are concerned.<\/p>\nManicure.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nYour perfectly polished nails can pose a serious health hazard to the nail technician who\u2019s painting them. To be fair, it\u2019s not only your manicure that does it, but the dozens of others a technician performs each and every day.
\nThe workers absorb the toxic chemicals through the skin, and they inhale the fumes and contaminated dust in the salon. Thus raising their risk of cancer and a host of respiratory and reproductive problems.\u00a0 Nail salons should be well ventilated, and workers wear long-sleeved shirts, gloves and masks. They should also regularly wash their hands.
\nTo support these safety measures, make sure the salon you\u00a0or your partner uses\u00a0protects their nail technicians.<\/p>\nWelding & Grinding<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nThe culprits are welding fumes, as well as exposure to radiation and asbestos, according to scientists at the International Agency for Research on Cancer.
\nThese toxins can potentially cause lung cancer, kidney cancer, and melanoma of the eye, as well as other health problems.
\nConcern is most alarming in terms of cancer risk from workplace exposures, but there\u2019s a wide range of problems that can occur only many years after the start of exposure.
\nThis can include damage to the lungs, causing scarring, and damage to other internal organs, including the liver and kidneys.
\nThe welding industry has produced many products to protect the welder from mobile fume extractors<\/a> to welding masks with in-built fume extraction giving the plate fitter PPE.<\/p>\n![\"Register](\"https:\/\/www.westermans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Register-Filler.jpg\")
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