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Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs)

Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) are limits established for occupational exposure to specific substances. These limits are determined by organizations tasked with safeguarding worker health, using a combination of toxicological and epidemiological data, and representing the maximum concentrations to which it is believed that most workers may be exposed in an occupational setting on a regular…

Qualitative vs. Quantitative Exposure Assessment – Which Method Should You Use?

This is like asking a computer user if they need a keyboard or a mouse. The answer, of course, is that both are important. Likewise, both qualitative and quantitative exposure assessment techniques are important in determining exposures to potential health hazards in the workplace. What is the difference between the two assessments? A qualitative assessment…