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Podcast: The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast
Episode: Episode 65 - Carcinogen Classifications
Description: Episode 65 explains how carcinogens are classified across major regulatory and scientific bodies, why classifications differ, and how safety leaders should interpret carcinogenicity information on Safety Data Sheets (SDSs). Dr. Ayers focuses on helping organizations understand what the classifications actually mean for workplace controls.
☣️ What Carcinogens Are
Carcinogens are substances capable of causing cancer through:
DNA damage
Chronic exposure effects
Disruption of cellular processes
Cancer may develop years or decades after exposure, making early recognition and control essential.
🏷️ Major Carcinogen Classification Systems
Episode 65 breaks down the three systems safety lead...