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Safety and Health Topics: |
| Toxic Metals - Arsenic |
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Arsenic occurs naturally in the environment as an element
of the earth’s crust. Arsenic is combined with other elements such as oxygen,
chlorine, and sulfur to form inorganic arsenic compounds. Exposure to
higher-than-average levels of arsenic occurs mainly in workplaces, near or in
hazardous waste sites, and areas with high levels naturally occurring in soil, rocks, and water. Exposure to arsenic at low levels for
extended periods of time can cause a discoloration of the skin and the
appearance of small corns or warts. Exposure to
high levels of arsenic can cause death. The following questions link to resources that provide safety and health information relevant to arsenic in the
workplace.
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| Revised: 13
January 2004 |
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