Question: What are the adverse health effects of concern associated with occupational exposure to hexavalent (VI) chromium?
Answer: The cited reference notes: “The primary occupational health effect associated with hexavalent chromium compounds is an increased risk of lung cancer from inhalation exposures. In addition, health effects associated with exposure to chromium (VI) can include airway sensitizations, or asthma, skin sensitizations, e.g., allergic and irritant contact dermatitis, nasal and skin ulcerations, and eye irritation”. (https://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/Directive_pdf/CPL_02-02-076.pdf; accessed March 2017)
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