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kY IENES page-of o Q i J E STTON S A.;YD a N WERS - -- ---- -_--- ----------- Th: roilowinu information:s avaiiabie from: if i h89e am-M! h=-lth :ff:.. .Viii I :a-M `". Ciarvik. _ . heaith efIec s`? New.e Ste"Jenarrrne.. or rlealth and Se njor Sc,;-.c-s A: .`Jot aiways. blast c€uonic flung-terms e:fecs msuir occspacionai Disease and Injury Services tram:-neared exposures to a cnernica€.Trenton.NJ 08625-•J360 (609)484-1863- Q: 84-i$6;Q: Can I get long-term effects without ever having shorr- rerm effects? Industrial Flvmene infor narion A: Yes. because lone-term elects can occur :ram reheated Industriai hygienists are avaiiabie to answer your questions exposures to a chemical at leveis not high emugh to retarding the control of chemical exposures using e:thaust make you immediateiv sick. ventilation. special :vork practices, good housekeeping, good hygiene practices,and personal protective eouipment€nciudine Q: What are my chances of getting sick when I have been respirators. In addirion. they can heir to interpret the results of exposed to chemicals" industrial hygiene survey data_ A: The likelihood of becoming sick from chemicals is inc-,eased as the amount of exposure increases. This is Medical Evaluation determined by the length of time and the amount or If you think you are becoming sick because of exposure to mareriai to which someone is exposed. chemicals at your workpiace. you may call a Department of Health and Senior Services physician who can help you find Q: 'When are hither, exposures more likely? the services you need. A: Conditions which increase risk of exposure include public Presentations phvyigai and-mechanical processes (heating, pouring, spraying, spills and evaporation from large surface areas Presentations and educational programs on occupational health such as open containers), and "confined saac-" or the Right to Know Act can be organized :or labor unions, ex (working inside vats. reactors, boilers, small trade associations and other groups. rooms,etc.). Richt to Know Information Resources Q: Is the risk of getting sick higher for workers than for The Right to Know Infoline (609) 984-2202 can answer community residents" questions about the identity and potential health effects of chemicals. list of educational materials in occupational health, A-- Yes. Exposures in the community, except possibly in references used to prepare the Fac- Sheets, preparation of the cases of fires or spills,are usually much lower than those Right to Know survey, education and training programs, found in the workplace. However, people in the labeling requirements, and general information regarding the community may be exposed to contaminated water as Right to Know Act. Violations of the law should be reported well as to chemicals in the air over long periods. to (609)984-2202- Because of this, and because of exposure of children or people who are already iil, conunur .ry exposures may cause health problems. Q: Can men as well as women be affected by chemicals that cause reproductive system damage? A: Yes. Some chemicals reduce potency or fertility in both men and women. Some damage sperm and gggg, possibly leading to birth defects. Q: Who is at the greatest risk from reproductive hazards? A: Prepant women are at erearest risk from chemicals that harm the developing fetus. However, chemicals may affect the ajv to have children, so both men and __ women of childbearing age are at high risk.