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As a result of chronic exposure to solvent-based printing inks, many printers and pressmen are at an increased risk for leukemia. How is Printing Ink Connected to Leukemia? Chronic exposure to printing ink is connected to leukemia because historically many […]

Many painters and other tradespeople are at increased risk of leukemia and other cancers as a result of their exposure to paint, varnish, and lacquer thinners and strippers. How are Paint Thinners & Strippers Connected to Leukemia? Chronic exposure to […]

As a result of gasoline and other fuel exposures, many tradespeople are at increased risk for leukemia. The crafts at elevated risk for leukemia include: Oil Refinery Workers Gasoline Tanker Truck Drivers Mechanics Maritime Workers Gas Station Attendants Railroad Workers […]

Mechanics, plumbers, pipefitters, and other tradespeople are at increased risk of leukemia and other cancers as a result of being exposed to benzene in penetrating oils. What are Penetrating Oils? Penetrating oils are generally used to free rusted nuts, bolts, […]

As a result of exposures to benzene, workers in the State of Washington may be at elevated risk for leukemia. Benzene is a sweet-smelling clear organic chemical. Benzene was historically present in petroleum-based products, including jet fuel, degreasers, penetrating oils, […]