Chemical Effect Measurements
Chemical agents enter the body through inhalation (breathing), skin contact and digestion. Factors determining the harms of chemicals are physical and chemical properties, form and duration of exposure, characteristics of the exposed person, environmental properties (physical environment).
Chemical effect measurement and analysis are carried out in accordance with the methods given in our certificate by the Ministry. The regulations, guidelines and standards used in the evaluation of measurement results are given below.
- Regulation on Control of Dust for Total Dust, Inhalable Dust, Silica and Heavy Metals
- For Inorganic Acids, Volatile Organic Compounds, Ammonia, Formaldehyde, Carbon Monoxide and Hydrogen Sulfide; Regulation on Health and Safety Precautions in Working with Chemical Substances
- For asbestos fiber; Regulation on Health and Safety Precautions in Working with Asbestos
Boundary value information is assessed in our national legislation or for chemical agents not in standards, taking into account the international organizations or regulations listed below.
Boundary value information assessed for chemical agents that are not in our national legislation, should take into account the international organizations and regulations listed below.
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
- The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
