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

Vinyl chloride (CAS 75-01-4) is a colourless gas that burns easily. It does not occur naturally. You must make vinyl chloride industrially for commercial use. It’s also a product of tobacco smoke. 

Examples of work using vinyl chloride include: 

• making polyvinyl chloride (PVC) 

• cleaning equipment used in producing PVC. 

This guide is part of a health monitoring guide collection. 

There are also health monitoring guides for: 

• persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) 

• guide for workers 

• registered medical practitioners 

• hazardous chemicals