Dangerous Substances: Occupational Exposure Limits
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do occupational exposure limits fit into risk management for hazardous substances?
- How do occupational exposure limits fit into risk management for hazardous substances?
- Why do occupational exposure limits sometimes differ between Countries?
- Why do occupational exposure limits sometimes differ between Countries?
- Who is responsible for control of hazardous substances?
- Who is responsible for control of hazardous substances?
- Occupational Exposure Limits: Guidance or legally enforceable?
- Occupational Exposure Limits: Guidance or legally enforceable?
- Who sets the occupational exposure limits?
- Who sets the occupational exposure limits?
- Why can't I find an exposure limit for a substance with which I am working?
- Why can't I find an exposure limit for a substance with which I am working?
- Why do some substances have more than one occupational exposure limits?
- Why do some substances have more than one occupational exposure limits?
- What sort of measurements are occupational exposure limits?
- What sort of measurements are occupational exposure limits?
- How can I measure my work place exposure?
- How can I measure my work place exposure?
- What happens if a limit value is exceeded?
- What happens if a limit value is exceeded?
- Do occupational exposure levels also give information about skin or eye penetration and allergic or asphyxiant potential?
- Do occupational exposure levels also give information about skin or eye penetration and allergic or asphyxiant potential?
- What are the most important factors in influencing occupational exposure limits (OELs)?
- What are the most important factors in influencing occupational exposure limits (OELs)?
- Are exposure limits only set for single substances?
- Are exposure limits only set for single substances?
- What happens if I have long working hours?
- What happens if I have long working hours?
- Are Occupational Exposure Levels made for everybody?
- Are Occupational Exposure Levels made for everybody?
- Are there occupational exposure limits for substances that cause cancer or damage genetic material?
- Are there occupational exposure limits for substances that cause cancer or damage genetic material?
- Do occupational exposure limits exist for microorganisms?
- Do occupational exposure limits exist for microorganisms?
- Are other types of measurement used?
- Are other types of measurement used?

