Table 14: Developing Comparisons for Risks due to Carbon Tetrachloride Exposure - Recommended Risk Comparisons

Type
Risk
Health Study
Appropriateness (1)
Man-Made
 Carbon tetrachloride background levels
2
Working with vinyl chloride before OSHA
2-3
Involuntary exposure to household
chemicals/pesticides (2)
2-3
Sudden/Imposed
Carbon tetrachloride accidents at other sites
3
  1. Risks were rated from Most Appropriate Comparisons (1) to Least Appropriate (5).
  2. It is possible for people to use pesticides and household chemicals incorrectly or without knowing all of the health risks involved with exposure.

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