Protecting the Lungs of Workers and Building Occupants from Airborne Carcinogens

Exposure to airborne carcinogens can be an occupational hazard for countless workers if the proper health and safety regulations are not being followed. Some of these same carcinogens could even be an exposure risk for anyone entering a building or worksite.

In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more men and women die in this country from lung cancer than from any other type of cancer. This correlates to approximately 136,000 annual deaths and just under 200,000 people that are told they have lung cancer each year.

The CDC warns that the most important thing a person can do to lower their lung cancer risk is to quit smoking and to avoid secondhand smoke. It is also important to recognize that people can be exposed to a number of other substances and chemical compounds at work, school, or in the home that could increase their chances of developing lung cancer.

“There are numerous carcinogens that may be present in an indoor environment or at a worksite in the form of gases, dusts, or fumes,” said Frank Selamie, President of CTSI. “Asbestos, arsenic, benzene, cadmium, ethylene oxide, diesel exhaust, and some forms of silica and chromium are just a few of the possible exposure risks. At CTSI, our industrial hygiene, building science, and indoor air quality professionals have the tools and expertise to identify these and other airborne contaminants that could cause various respiratory concerns. If testing identifies a hazard, our experts can help clients take the necessary steps to mitigate or eliminate exposure risks through training, engineering and administrative controls, safe work practices, and the proper use of personal protective equipment.”

To learn more about this or other industrial hygiene, indoor air quality, environmental, health, and safety services, please visit www.ctsiweb.com, email contactus@ctsiweb.com , or call (212) 971-7016.

About CTSI
Established in 1992, Consulting & Testing Services, Inc. (CTSI) was founded on one strong commitment: to provide efficient and expert services to clients based on professionalism, innovation, and cost-effective expert solutions. This commitment has been furthered with CTSI’s reputation in fostering client relationships in all sectors of the Environmental, Health, Safety, and Construction industries. CTSI prides itself in utilizing a high quality service based on its diverse team of staff and professionals’ concise recommendations and solutions to the most pressing dilemmas. The company operates offices in New York and Florida that service clients across the United States.

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Paul Cochrane

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