PCB related issues
Due to the use of PCBs (for their fire resistant properties) the electrical and power generation industries are particularly susceptible or even influential with PCB related issues
Due to the use of PCBs (for their fire resistant properties) the electrical and power generation industries are particularly susceptible or even influential with PCB related issues
Exposure due to direct contact with PCB equipment and contaminated material
Due to the use of PFOS/PFAS in firefighting foams this industry is particularly susceptible or even influential with PFAS related contamination issues
Recreational use of potentially contaminated areas (where fire-fighting foam was used – including fire-fighting practice areas) can expose children to contamination
Continuous wearing of clothes or use of carpets treated with PFOS for stain and/or water resistant properties
Continuous wearing of uniforms treated with flame retardants (HBCD in Flame Resistant Uniforms)
Direct contact with treated products e.g. carpets, mattresses, upholstery, furniture, textiles, automotive applications and building and construction materials
Continuous wearing of clothes treated with flame retardants (HBCD)
Continuous direct contact (ingest, inhale, touch) with electrical products/material treated with BFRs e.g. computer monitors, televisions, cell phones and remote controls
Farmers, farm workers and housekeepers can be exposed to pesticides in agriculture through the treatment of crops, plants and grain stores
Hazardous waste streams/products such as electronic wastes, pesticide containers and old vehicles should not be comingled with general waste for landfill disposal
Open burning of waste such as green waste, copper cables and plastics can lead to the generation of hazardous emissions including Unintentional POPs
If medical waste is incinerated in conditions that do not constitute best available techniques or best environmental practices, there is potential for the release of PCDD and PCDF in relatively high concentrations
Burning of certain materials such as cable wires, plastic and electronics can lead to the generation of unintentional POPs
Inhaling the smoke caused by burning copper cables can be dangerous
PFOS exposure can also occur through releases from cookware and food packaging that are treated with these chemicals