Examples of agents that cause skin cancer and occupations where they occur
| Agents | Type of work |
|---|---|
| UV rays from the sun | Outdoor work |
| Coal tar and derivatives | Coal tar handling, coal gasification, coal tar distillation |
| polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) | Petroleum refining, coal tar distillation |
| Ionising radiation | Radiation-related work |
| Arsenic | Metal ore handling and smelting, pesticide manufacturing |
| Coke | Coke processing |
| Soot | Chimney cleaning |