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Occupational Exposure Limits

logo der europäischen woche 2003: gefahrstoffe Occupational exposure limits are the limits for concentrations of dangerous substances in the air at the workplace, as specified by the relevant national authorities or other relevant institutions. Occupational exposure limits are an important aid in risk evaluation and management, and supply valuable information for monitoring dangerous substances and thus for safeguarding safety and health at work.

Occupational exposure limits can apply to end products as well as waste and byproducts resulting from production processes. They serve to provide protection against health damage but they do not cover safety-related aspects such as concentrations of inflammable substances.

This section contains answers to a range of frequently asked questions. It is primarily intended for safety experts but might also be useful for business managers and safety officers in enterprises, especially those which operate in more than one member state.