This guide helps doctors to monitor the health of workers exposed to chromium.  

Chromium (CAS 7440-47-3) is a steel-grey metal that exists as: 

• a free metal 

• trivalent chromium compounds (Cr[III]) 

• hexavalent chromium compounds (Cr[VI]). 

This guide is part of a health monitoring guide collection. 

There are health monitoring guides for: 

• persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) 

• guide for workers 

• registered medical practitioners 

• hazardous chemicals