Dust – current developments in workplace health and safety limits

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This talk addresses the current limits for dust in workplace health and safety regulations. In particular, the new “A” dust limit of 1.25 mg/m³ and the conditions that must be met to qualify for the transitional period up to 31.12.2018 are explained. Furthermore, the 0.05 mg/m³ assessment criterion for crystalline silica is discussed.

Dipl.-Ing. Katharina Armbrecht, Federal German Association of the Brick and Tile Industry Regd

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