Cancer & Carcinogens Part 1 - Four Common Cancer-Causing Substances & Your Exposure

Cancer & Carcinogens Part 1 - Four Common Cancer-Causing Substances & Your Exposure

What substances in the environment are known to cause or are likely to cause cancer in humans? And where are they found?

This video discusses 4 of the most common categories of substances known to cause cancers in humans. This includes man-made items like chemicals used in pesticides, fuels, and various industries. It also discusses UV radiation.

The first step in preventing cancers is to know and understand the substances that are known to cause cancer. This video is the first in a series to discuss these substances. Subsequent videos will explain things we can do to protect ourselves - in the workplace or in the home.

If you work around any chemicals, even seemingly harmless products, or if you have chemicals at home, chances are you are being exposed to potentially hazardous substances on a regular basis. understand the hazards and protect yourself, and you family members.

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Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - OCCUPATIONAL CANCER Carcinogen List:
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/cancer/npotocca.html

OSHA Carcinogens Opening Page:
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/carcinogens/

American Cancer Society Info Page:
http://www.cancer.org/

The first step in preventing cancers is to know and understand the substances that are known to cause cancer. This video is the first in a series to discuss these substances. Subsequent videos will explain things we can do to protect ourselves - in the workplace or in the home.

If you work around any chemicals, even seemingly harmless products, or if you have chemicals at home, chances are you are being exposed to potentially hazardous substances on a regular basis. understand the hazards and protect yourself, and you family members.

For more safety videos, see our channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/SafetyMemos

Never miss a new safety video. Subscribe to the Safety Memos channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/SafetyMemos?sub_confirmation=1

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - OCCUPATIONAL CANCER Carcinogen List:
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/cancer/npotocca.html

OSHA Carcinogens Opening Page:
https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/carcinogens/

American Cancer Society Info Page:
http://www.cancer.org/