Carcinogens are hazardous substances at your jobsite that can cause cancer. This handout points out the Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard’s requirements for handling carcinogens. All requirements of the HazCom standard must be followed when dealing with chemicals considered to be carcinogenic.
As with all hazardous substances, carcinogen exposure should be controlled primarily using engineering and process controls such as ventilating a workspace. Personal protective equipment (PPE) should only be used after other measures fail or are not feasible.