QTP4B071-4 — Air Force Specialty Code 4B071 Bioenvironmental Engineering Sampling Overview

QTP4B071-4 governs the identification, review, comparison, and selection of occupational and environmental exposure limit options.

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• Publication number: QTP4B071-4
• Title: Air Force Specialty Code 4B071 Bioenvironmental Engineering Sampling Overview
• Date: 2022-07-15

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It covers OSHA PEL, NIOSH REL, and ACGIH TLV options, along with criteria and basis documents. It requires comparison of implementation dates and studies before selecting the most appropriate OEEL.

Topics covered

• Occupational and environmental exposure limits
• OSHA PELs
• NIOSH RELs
• ACGIH TLVs
• Criteria documents
• Basis documents
• Human studies
• Animal studies

Questions and answers

What OEEL options does QTP4B071-4 identify?

OEEL options include, but are not limited to, the OSHA PEL, NIOSH REL, and ACGIH TLV. (paragraph 1)

Where are NIOSH RELs documented?

NIOSH RELs are documented in Criteria Documents that are developed to provide the basis for comprehensive occupational safety and health standards. (paragraph 2)

Where may OSHA PELs be documented?

OSHA PELs may be documented in the preambles for the final rules. (paragraph 2)

What are OSHA PELs mostly based on?

The majority of OSHA PELs are based on the values found in the 1968 ACGIH TLV booklet. (paragraph 2)

Where are ACGIH TLVs documented?

ACGIH TLVs are documented in the Documentation of the Threshold Limit Values for Chemicals. (paragraph 2)

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