The search involves beginning research seeking to discover if there are cancer risks participating in the Big Tractor Tire Workout, when exercisers flip a large tire across a surface or hit the tire with a sledge hammer. The initial search results led to information about cancer risk connected to rubber crumbs used for infill in artificial turf, and did not find results for big tire workouts.
Is Rubber Mulch a Safe Surface for Your Child's Playground?
https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/artificial-turf-debate/rubber-mulch-safe-surface-your-childs-playground-n258586
Dec 2, 2014 - "We know that there are chemicals in tires, and we know that they are most likely not removed just by shredding and putting them on a playground," said Bandon resident Shayla DeBerry-Osborne, who has four children under the age of 6. "I feel that if we know about these potential risks to our children, …
https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/artificial-turf-debate/rubber-mulch-safe-surface-your-childs-playground-n258586
Dec 2, 2014 - "We know that there are chemicals in tires, and we know that they are most likely not removed just by shredding and putting them on a playground," said Bandon resident Shayla DeBerry-Osborne, who has four children under the age of 6. "I feel that if we know about these potential risks to our children, …
Does playing on artificial turf pose a health risk for your child? - The ...
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/does-playing-on-artificial-turf-pose-a-health-risk-for-your-child/2017/03/17/0c61b7b4-0380-11e7-ad5b-d22680e18d10_story.html?utm_term=.c01837ecb6e7
Mar 18, 2017 - With concerns about concussions and cancer, parents have become alarmed by reports in the media of increased injuries and illnesses. ... Based on studies I have reviewed and conducted, I believe there is a potential health risk because of the chemicals in tires, which are recycled into crumbs to support …
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/does-playing-on-artificial-turf-pose-a-health-risk-for-your-child/2017/03/17/0c61b7b4-0380-11e7-ad5b-d22680e18d10_story.html?utm_term=.c01837ecb6e7
Mar 18, 2017 - With concerns about concussions and cancer, parents have become alarmed by reports in the media of increased injuries and illnesses. ... Based on studies I have reviewed and conducted, I believe there is a potential health risk because of the chemicals in tires, which are recycled into crumbs to support …
Tire Crumb Questions and Answers | Safer Chemicals Research | US ...
https://www.epa.gov/chemical-research/tire-crumb-questions-and-answers
Q. Which agencies are involved with the Federal Research Action Plan? This plan is led and chiefly implemented by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Centers for Disease Control andPrevention's National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry …
https://www.epa.gov/chemical-research/tire-crumb-questions-and-answers
Q. Which agencies are involved with the Federal Research Action Plan? This plan is led and chiefly implemented by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Centers for Disease Control andPrevention's National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry …
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES IN THE RUBBER-MANUFACTURING ...
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK304412/
by IWG on the Evaluation - 2012 - Related articles
The actual chemicals used in this process have changed over time and vary extensively depending on the manufacturing sector (e.g. tyres, general rubber goods, ..... In a cohort study among workers in rubber-tyre manufacture in Poland (Wilczyńska et al., 2001), no increased risk for bladder cancer was observed among all …
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK304412/
by IWG on the Evaluation - 2012 - Related articles
The actual chemicals used in this process have changed over time and vary extensively depending on the manufacturing sector (e.g. tyres, general rubber goods, ..... In a cohort study among workers in rubber-tyre manufacture in Poland (Wilczyńska et al., 2001), no increased risk for bladder cancer was observed among all …
Toxic Tires, Toxic Turf: Why It's Time To Say 'Goodbye' To Crumb ...
https://toxicfreefuture.org/toxic-tires-toxic-turf-why-its-time-to-say-goodbye-to-crumb-rubber/
Dec 12, 2015 - A better name for crumb rubber is actually "toxic tires." In addition to the presence ofcancer-causing chemicals, studies show that when these tire pellets heat up, they emit more harmfulchemicals. The hotter it gets, the more chemicals are released for players to inhale.
https://toxicfreefuture.org/toxic-tires-toxic-turf-why-its-time-to-say-goodbye-to-crumb-rubber/
Dec 12, 2015 - A better name for crumb rubber is actually "toxic tires." In addition to the presence ofcancer-causing chemicals, studies show that when these tire pellets heat up, they emit more harmfulchemicals. The hotter it gets, the more chemicals are released for players to inhale.
Soccer players' cancers ignite debate over turf safety - CNN - CNN.com
https://www.cnn.com/2017/01/27/health/artificial-turf-cancer-study.../index.html
Jan 27, 2017 - The crumb rubber used as infill for the fields typically comes from recycled tires andcontains manmade chemicals such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and volatile organic compounds, said Michael Peterson, a board-certified toxicologist at the environmental and risk sciences consulting firm Gradient.
https://www.cnn.com/2017/01/27/health/artificial-turf-cancer-study.../index.html
Jan 27, 2017 - The crumb rubber used as infill for the fields typically comes from recycled tires andcontains manmade chemicals such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and volatile organic compounds, said Michael Peterson, a board-certified toxicologist at the environmental and risk sciences consulting firm Gradient.
Artificial Turf Full of Toxins That Can Cause Cancer - UConn Health
today.uchc.edu/headlines/2007/nov07/toxins.html
Nov 11, 2007 - Every new expanse of artificial turf contains plastic grass and about 120 tons of finely chopped tires that emit a small amount of toxic, cancer-causing, mutation-triggering chemicals andmetals. The layer of rubber "crumbs" makes the surface softer and more forgiving. It also gives off dozens of compounds ...
today.uchc.edu/headlines/2007/nov07/toxins.html
Nov 11, 2007 - Every new expanse of artificial turf contains plastic grass and about 120 tons of finely chopped tires that emit a small amount of toxic, cancer-causing, mutation-triggering chemicals andmetals. The layer of rubber "crumbs" makes the surface softer and more forgiving. It also gives off dozens of compounds ...