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KMID : 0895420070170020160
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Journal of Korean Society of Occupational and Enviromental Hygiene
2007 Volume.17 No. 2 p.160 ~ p.165
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A Review on Chemical Occupational Exposure Limits in Korea
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Chung Eun-Kyo
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Abstract
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In Korea occupational exposure limits(OEL) of chemicals have been established for about 698 chemicals since 1986. To establish OELs for chemicals, the nation used to take the criteria from developed foreign countries without review as they are. Lots of Korean experts who are engaged in occupational health and hygiene field have suggested that the reasonability of OELs should be examined periodically. The first review was launched in 2005 following the 2nd examination in 2006. Current OELs were compared with ACGIH-TLVs. Exposure levels in domestic industries were monitored for verifying legal control options. For chemical that did not have any OELs, foreign OELs were investigated. OELs for 107 chemicals were revised, while 19 chemicals had new national exposure limits. For manufacturing, importing or using 3 chemicals that had new OELs, employers must obtain permits from the Ministry of Labor following the Industrial Safety and Health Law of Korea.
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KEYWORD
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chemicals, occupational exposure Limits, ACGIH-TLVs
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