Exposure Limits

Inorganic Chemicals

  • concentration of CO2 should be 0.1%;
  • concentration of SO2 should be less than 2900μg/m3;
  • concentration of NO2 less than 3000μg/m3.

Environmental

  • room temperatures should be 19‐23°C in winter and less than 27°C summer;
  • humidity should range between 30‐60%;
  • air speed should range between 0.1‐0.2m/s.

Noise

  • occupational noise should be less than 85dB;
  • noise at home should be less than 40dB;
  • outdoor noise should be less than 50dB;
  • the definite limit for noise is 140Db.

Radiation

  • an effective dose of 50 mSv per year is acceptable.


Bibliography

  • BENCKO, Vladimir, et al. Hygiene and Epidemiology : Selected Chapters. 2nd edition. Prague. 2008. ISBN 80-246-0793-X.