Occupational exposure standard

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013359",
  "term": "Occupational exposure standard",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A regulatory limit for the concentration of a hazardous substance in the air of a workplace, designed to protect the health of workers. These standards are established by governmental agencies based on toxicological data and risk assessments. Compliance with these standards aims to prevent adverse health effects from chronic or acute exposure.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "exposed",
    "health"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1273 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/occupational-exposure-standard/"
}