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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMIT [1 record]

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Record 1 1998-08-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Environmental Law
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Toxicology
DEF

A concentration in the workplace air to which most people can be exposed without experiencing harmful effects.

OBS

There are three different types of exposure limits in common use: TWA (Time-weighted average), STEL (Short-term exposure limit) and C (ceiling) exposure limit. See also "TLV" (Threshold limit value) and "TLV at place of work" in Termium.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit environnemental
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
  • Toxicologie
OBS

Valeur seuil (de tolérance) à l'exposition professionnelle.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Derecho ambiental
  • Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
  • Toxicología
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