Scientific Committee on Occupational Exposure Limit Values
The Scientific Committee on Occupational Exposure Limit Values (SCOEL) is a committee of the European Commission established in 1995 to advise on occupational exposure limits for chemicals in the workplace within the framework of:
- , the chemical agents directive; and
- , the carcinogens at work directive.
It is composed of scientists who are expert in chemistry, toxicology, epidemiology, occupational medicine or industrial hygiene, and reviews available information, recommending exposure limits where possible.[1][2]
References[]
- ^ Official Journal of the European Union L 188, 9.8.1995, p.14-15
- ^ Dikshith, T. S. S. & Diwan, P. V. (2003). Industrial Guide to Chemical and Drug Safety. Wiley-IEEE. pp. p.190. ISBN 0471236985. (Google Books)
External links[]
- "The Scientific Committee on Occupational Exposure Limits". Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety at Work. European Commission. Retrieved 24 April 2008.
Categories:
- European Commission
- 1995 establishments in the European Union
- Occupational safety and health organizations
- Toxicology organizations