A Global Overview of Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs)
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In addition to the countries mentioned above, here are a few more examples of OEL guidelines and their key points:
? ACGIH BEIs (United States): The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) also publishes Biological Exposure Indices (BEIs) that provide guidance on assessing and interpreting biological monitoring results. BEIs help identify potential health risks associated with occupational exposures.
? NIOSH IDLHs (United States): The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) establishes Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) values, which represent the maximum level of exposure that poses an immediate threat to life or would cause irreversible health effects.
? ACGIH STELs (United States): ACGIH sets Short-Term Exposure Limits (STELs), which represent the maximum allowable concentration workers may be exposed to for a short period (typically 15 minutes) without suffering adverse health effects.
? IRIS RfCs (United States): The Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides Reference Concentrations (RfCs) that are used as guidelines for non-cancer health risks associated with long-term exposure to specific substances.
These additional guidelines address specific aspects of occupational exposure, including biological monitoring, immediately dangerous situations, short-term exposure, and non-cancer health risks. They further highlight the commitment of countries and organizations to safeguarding workers' health and safety.
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