Occupational exposure limits for carcinogens--variant approaches by different countries

Journal Article · Fri Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1989 · American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal; (USA)

OSTI ID:5154326

Cook, W A

The differences in treatment of occupational exposure limits for carcinogens by 24 countries is described along with a discussion of the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) threshold limit values (TLV) treatment, the similar treatment of the new Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard, and the treatment by provinces of Canada. The unique listing by the Federal Republic of Germany of so-called technical guiding concentrations of a group of carcinogens is discussed with the note that Austria used this same system. Publications on justification for establishing occupational exposure limits for certain carcinogens are discussed also.

• OSTI ID: 5154326
• Journal Information: American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal; (USA), Journal Name: American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal; (USA) Vol. 50:9; ISSN AIHAA; ISSN 0002-8894
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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