NCHR supports the EPA’s decision to assess the risk for cancer from inhalation exposure to cobalt and cobalt compounds. Other health organizations recognize that cobalt is a likely human carcinogen based on animal studies, and it is important for the EPA to investigate if the same link extends to humans as well. An analysis of the evidence is needed to understand the upper-dose limit and how to prevent dangerous exposures to cobalt and cobalt compounds. By providing these results, we hope organizations create guidelines and requirements that the industry must follow to protect worker’s health and well-being of the public.
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