Harmonising OELs and DNELs at European Level - a position paper reflecting the results at the OEL-conference in Dortmund
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The conference “Occupational Limit Values for Hazardous Substances – Healthy working conditions in a global economy” in Dortmund discussed the relationship of various exposure levels for chemicals at the workplace: the “OELs occupational exposure limits” from member states or European institutions, “AOELs acceptable operator exposure levels” for biocides or pesticides, and “DNELs derived no effects levels” within the framework of the new REACH regulation.
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