Benzidine used in the rubber and plastic industry has been linked to bladder cancer.

Berylliosis or Chronic Beryllium Disease (CDC):

Beryllium is a toxic substance, causing serious injury and death. Beryllium dust is classified as toxic air pollutants by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Beryllium causes scarring of the lung which can lead to lung cancer.

The industries in which beryllium can be found include:

• Metallurgy
• Metal working: copper & aluminum alloys, jet brake pads, and aerospace components
• Ceramic manufacturing: semi-conductor chips, ignition modules, and jet engine blades
• Ore and Scrap Metal extraction
• Electronics

Lead Poisoning:

Behavioral Problems and Brain Damage

Lead exposure at high levels can cause brain damage; damage kidneys; and learning and behavioral problems. In adults, lead can cause kidney damage, muscle and joint pain, and nerve disorders.

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Exposure to lead can happen from eating contaminated foods or drinking water. Lead can damage the nervous system and kidneys. There have been recent reports of lead being found in Candy from Mexico.

Vinyl Chloride:

Vinyl chloride gas has been linked to brain cancer and liver cancer (angiosarcoma).

Vinyl chloride exposure usually occurs when a person inhales it or drinks water contaminated with the chemical. The people most likely to be exposed to potentially harmful levels of vinyl chloride are those involved in industries:

• Fabricators of PVC & Plant workers
• Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) manufacturing
• Plastics manufacturing
• Resins & Rubber manufacturing
• Automobile Production
• Furniture manufacturing
• Plastic Shower Curtain Manufacturing

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