Asthma Triggers and Asthmagens
Where is it Commonly Found?
During the manufacturing processes of the following substances (to name a few):
Cobalt
Nickel
Platinum
Tungsten Carbide
ASTHMA TRIGGER AND / OR ASTHMAGEN?
*We are following the European Union principles on asthma where the focus is on evidence that a substance has the ability to cause asthma, rather than on the existence of a specific underlying mechanism.
Sources
Asmanet -The Table of Agents and Substances that cause Occupational Asthma Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics (AOEC) European Union Health and Safety Executive Hazmap (Chemicals Associated with Occupational Asthma) Michigan State University Occupational & Environmental Medicine Table of Asthma New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services – Industries and Asthmagens New York State Department of Health – Occupational Asthmagens The Collaborative on Health and the Environment (CHE) Link 1 The Collaborative on Health and the Environment (CHE) Link 2
How is it Categorized?
Divisions and Sections
Div 05 Decorative Metal Railings
Div 05 Fabricated Metal Spiral Stairs