To make it a little easier we’ve created our own infographic click the image above to view and download. HSE Bulletin Health and safety accreditation for buyers and suppliers The HSE bulletin states that “If you’re buying goods or services, consider if the...
Carcinogen Alphabet: “Z” for Zidovudine Zidovudine also known as azidothymidine, is a antiretroviral medication which is either used on its own of as part of a combination of antiretroviral drugs given to a patient to treat and prevent transmission of HIV....
Carcinogen Alphabet: “Y” for Yttrium 90 Yttrium 90 is a pure β-particle emitters, a type of ionising radiation and is used in radiotherapy. All ionising radiations can disrupt molecules and produce many types of DNA damage, ranging from isolated base...
Carcinogen Alphabet: “X” for X-Rays X Rays are a type of Ionising Radiation and exposure can be from natural or industrial sources such as X-ray imaging equipment. X radiation is classified by the IARC as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1). Use of X Rays...
Carcinogen Alphabet: “W” for Welding Fumes Along with other health effects such as metal fume fever, asthma or pneumonia welding fumes may also cause cancer. Welding fumes are listed as IARC classification Group 2B, this is primarily concerned with...
Carcinogen Alphabet: “V” for Vinyl Chloride Monomers Vinyl Chlorides are primarily used in the production of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), vinyl chlorides have previously also been used as a refrigerant however this use is now banned in several countries....
