Firefighters are disproportionately struck by cancer compared to the general population. A growing body of evidence points towards the PFAS chemicals in firefighting turnout gear, applied to make the clothing water-repellant.
Workplaces are becoming safer everyday, but more can be done
Workplaces are becoming safer everyday, but more can be done Written by: Dr. Sharon McGuinness, Dip IoD. Assistant Chief Executive in the Health and Safety Authority in Ireland, Chemicals & Prevention Division and chair of ECHA's Management board In my...
Work-related cancers: a mere 18 substances regulated
Work-related cancers: a mere 18 substances regulated This is an English translation of the second article in a two-part series originally published in Le Monde, Friday, February 24, 2017. Published here with the permission of the author, Stéphane Horel. You...
Occupational Cancer: Brussels accomplice of industry
Occupational Cancer: Brussels accomplice of industry This is an English translation of the first article in a two-part series originally published in Le Monde, Friday, February 24, 2017. Published here with the permission of the author, Stéphane Horel. You can…
EU parliament votes in favor of better chemical protection for workers
Yesterday, the European Parliament’s employment committee voted to amend the directive regulating carcinogens or mutagens at work. The original proposal coming from the scientific committee (SCOEL) has been criticised by both organisations protecting the environment and workers as cynical and…