It's not a "risk" it's a "hazard assement".

It's not a food safety agency it's just the World Health Organization's cancer research arm.

This certainly doesn't stir up mistrust. joker-troll

  • EmmaGoldman [she/her, comrade/them]M
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    When i laugh i pass out, so we're on to risk management every time i come on this site

    Other things of equal carcinogenic hazard level per the WHO or IARC:

    living in an area with cell phone, AM or FM radio reception

    Being near wood that hasn't been sealed, stained, or lacquered.

    Smelling a fart

    Having ferns growing within 20 miles of you (they are everywhere except deserts and antarctica)

    Some things that are considerably more carcinogenic

    Living in the same building as a cat

    Living in a house that once had lead paint on the walls, but which has been covered up

    Being within 20 meters of leather

    Consumption of meat or animal products

    Hormone replacement therapy

    Consumption of Caffeine

    Consumption of Alcohol

    Exposure to sunlight (even through windows)

    Insufficient exposure to sunlight

    Wood sealants, stains, and lacquers

    Consumption of Tap Water

    Consumption of Bottled Water

    Consumption of Filtered Water

    Being near fire or smoke

    Consumption of hot beverages

    Outdoor Air Pollution

    Consumption of Fried Foods

    Exposure to emissions from frying or fried foods

    Going to a barber shop or hair salon, even once.

    • dat_math [they/them]
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      1 year ago

      Insufficient exposure to sunlight

      Wood sealants, stains, and lacquers

      Consumption of Tap Water

      Consumption of Bottled Water

      Consumption of Filtered Water

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      • EmmaGoldman [she/her, comrade/them]M
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        1 year ago

        wood sealants, stains, and lacquers

        Actual answer: use food-grade wood oils like walnut oil, tung oil (not a blend), or raw linseed oil. Not boiled linseed oil, it's not food safe and spontaneously combusts. Wood dust is in 1, so just wear a respirator or even a mask when doing sanding or other woodworking. Oils were listed in order of my recommendation from easiest to find and work with to least easy.

        Consumption of water

        All three of these options (and hot beverages, meaning any time water is at or above 65c/147f) are in 2a which is "probably carcinogenic." So, soup or even just heated up water is in the same class along with coffee, mate, or tea. Raw water isn't even rated because that shit'll kill you dead, honey. Get a Reverse Osmosis filter, don't run hot water through it, and be cognizant of the pipes between your filter system and your non-leaded glass.

        Insufficient exposure to sunlight

        Just go outside for a little bit when you can. Literally like 10 minutes is enough.