Tag: IARC

Pesticide application, glyphosate

EPA Considers Glyphosate Cancer Warning as Misbranding

By William C. Schillaci Aug 20, 2019 Chemicals

Updated: Aug 20, 2019

In a short letter, the EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) informed registrants of pesticides that a statement on the label of a pesticide product warning that glyphosate is “probably carcinogenic to humans” is “false and misleading” and will be considered misbranding and in violation of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Therefore, […]

Welding fumes

Welding Fume Now Considered a Known Carcinogen

By Guy Burdick, EHS Daily Advisor Jun 28, 2019 Injuries and Illness

Updated: Jun 28, 2019

If you employ welders, they may be at risk for lung cancer, regardless of the metals they weld. However, researchers have yet to compile all the information employers need on exposure limits and hazard controls.