The objective of this section is to help users to identify the tools to assess risks to public health with regard to benzene and to manage those risks appropriately.
Human exposure to benzene has been associated with a range of acute and long term adverse health effects and diseases, including cancer and aplastic anaemia. Exposure can occur occupationally and domestically as a result of the ubiquitous use of benzene-containing petroleum products including motor fuels and solvents. Active and passive exposure to tobacco smoke is also a significant source of exposure.
In order to set up or improve the public health management of benzene further information is provided, including norms and guidelines.