Every year, more than 100.000 people die in the EU from cancer caused by carcinogens at work. This must STOP!

Learn about prevention strategies

Prevention from cancer-causing agents is key! What can you do?

What are the risks for your occupation?

Are you being exposed to carcinogens at work? Find it out here.

Know the facts of each carcinogen

Learn about the risks, exposure limits and possible measures.

What are carcinogens?

Carcinogenic substances, or carcinogens, are cancer-causing agents. Every year, over 120.000 people are diagnosed with work-related cancer. Make sure you, your colleagues and your employees do not become part of them! Exposure today may cause cancer in the future.

Read more about carcinogens here.

Is this really a problem in Europe?

Isn’t it shocking that so many workers in the EU die from cancer by working with carcinogens? 53% of the work-related deaths in the EU are associated with exposure to carcinogens at work (OSHwiki). These deaths are unnecessary. By changing the way we work, we can prevent exposure to cancer-causing agents. Why should any worker put his or her life at danger? The STOP-principle helps to prevent workers from being exposed to hazardous substances.