AUSTRALIAN FIREFIGHTERS WARNED OF CANCER-CAUSING CHEMICAL IN PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

摘要

Australian firefighters have been advised to take precautions handling their uniforms after they were found to contain formaldehyde, a chemical linked to lymphatic cancer and brain tumours. The Safety Alert by the Australasian Fire and Emergency Services Authorities Council (AFAC) follows the publication of a study by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) which found 'unexpected levels' of the chemical in protective clothing. AFAC commissioned CSIRO to conduct research to assess contaminants in the Proban-treated cotton PPC.