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Construction work

Dust, silica, asbestos (older sites), diesel exhaust from equipment.

Also known as: builder, construction site

IARC-classified factors documented in this product

IARC Group 1Crystalline silica dusthigh confidence
Exposure from · Source: IARC
Cutting concrete and stone releases respirable silica.
IARC Group 1Asbestoshigh confidence
Exposure from · Source: IARC
Renovation of pre-1980 buildings can disturb asbestos.
IARC Group 1Diesel engine exhausthigh confidence
Exposure from · Source: IARC
Diesel-powered heavy equipment on site.
IARC Group 1Wood dust (occupational)high confidence
Exposure from · Source: IARC
Sawing and sanding wood produces respirable dust.

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