OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (U.S.)
Solutions:
Diesel Engines: Diesel Oxidation Catalyst
Gas Engines: Exhaust Gas Purifiers
Summary:
OSHA is "the main federal agency charged with the enforcement of safety and health legislation". OSHA covers a broad range of workplace safety and health standards including exposure limits to dangerous air toxins. OSHA makes private sector employers responsible for providing a safe and healthy workplace. OSHA inspections are conducted without advanced notice.
Note: "MSHA" deals specifically with mining operaton toxins
Restrictions / Exposure Limits:
OSHA adopts PEL values – Permissible Exposure Limits
CO – 50 ppmv, 8 hour time weighted average
CO2 – 5000 ppmv, 8 hour time weighted average
HCHO – 0.75 ppmv, 8 hour time weighted average
NO – 25 ppmv, 8 hour time weighted average
NO2 – 5 ppmv, ceiling value (cannot be exceeded)
SO2 – 5 ppmv, 8 hour time weighted average
MSHA: MSHA Page
CAL/OSHA: CAL/OSHA Page
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