Environmental Health Engineering Theory and Practice/Occupational Exposure

An occupational exposure limit is an upper limit on the acceptable concentration of a hazardous substance in workplace air for a particular material or class of materials. It is typically set by competent national authorities and enforced by legislation to protect occupational safety and health. It is an important tool in risk assessment and in the management of activities involving handling of dangerous substances.

Useful Off-site Resources

 * World Health Organization: Occupational and Work-related Diseases