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http://dx.doi.org/10.15269/JKSOEH.2017.27.2.97

A Study on the Criteria for Selection of Permitted Standard Substances in the Occupational Safety and Health Act in Korea  

Lee, Junghyun (Department of Environmental Health, College of Health Science, Korea University)
Hahm, Miran (Department of Environmental Health, College of Health Science, Korea University)
Lee, Eun Jung (SHES Chemical Consulting Co.,Ltd.)
Lee, Kwon Seob (Occupational Safety & Health Research Institute, Korea Occupational Safety & Health Agency)
Hong, Mun Ki (Occupational Safety & Health Research Institute, Korea Occupational Safety & Health Agency)
Byeon, Sang-Hoon (Department of Environmental Health, College of Health Science, Korea University)
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Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene / v.27, no.2, 2017 , pp. 97-104 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: This study aims to suggest definitions in accordance with the purpose of the permissible limit system in order to suggest criteria for substances with permissible exposure limits and expanded candidate substances under the Occupational Safety and Health Act in Korea. Methods: The occupational safety and health related acts from six countries were researched, including from Korea. To understand the health hazards of substances with permissible exposure limits, health hazards were prioritized for 211 substances through working environment measurement on the basis of KOSHA's preceding research. Results: To suggest criteria for substances with permissible exposure limits and expanded candidate substances, definitions were suggested in accordance with the purpose of the permissible limit system. Based on the health hazard priorities for the working environment, selection criteria were identified. Conclusions: Three suggestions for substances with permissible exposure limits were proposed including substances where occurred serious health hazards such as carcinogenicity, germ cell mutagenicity, and reproductive toxicity to workers.
Keywords
definition; selection criteria; substance of permissible exposure limits;
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