Occupational safety and health, green chemistry, and sustainability: a review of areas of convergence

Table 1 Examples of chemical hazards associated with green products and processes

Process/product	Chemical agent	Effect/target organ	References
Thin-film Photovoltaics
	Silane	Pyrophoric, Irritant, Respiratory Tract, Skin	[12]
	Hydrogen sulfide	Acute, Irritant, Central Nervous System	[12]
E-waste Recycling
	Lead	Cardiovascular, gastrointestinal effects	[13]
	Mercury	Gastrointestinal effects, Neurotoxicant, Nephrotoxicant	[13, 14]
Weatherization
	Isocyanates (Spray Polyurethane Foam)	Irritant, Respiratory Tract, Sensitizer	[15, 16]
Geothermal Energy
	Hydrogen Sulfide	Acute, metabolic disorder	[17, 18]
	Mercury	Gastrointestinal effects, Neurotoxicant, Nephrotoxicant	[19]
Solvent Replacement
	1-Bromopropane	Cancer, hematopoietic effects; Hepatotoxicant Neurotoxicant	[20]

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