Review of carcinogenicity of hexavalent chrome and proposal of revising approval standards for an occupational cancers in Korea

ConclusionsIt is suggested that the current recognition standard which is “Lung cancer or nasal and paranasal sinus cancer caused by exposure to chromium (VI) or compounds thereof (exposure for two years or longer), or nickel compounds” should be changed to “Lung cancer caused by exposure to chromium (VI) or compounds thereof, and lung cancer or nasal and paranasal sinus cancer caused by exposure to nickel compounds”.

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Source: Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - January 31, 2018 Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research