"Recommendations are made for a standard of occupational exposure to xylene (1330207), based on the health effects of exposure to the solvent. The main topics covered are: recommendations regarding the quality of the workplace air, periodic medical examinations, labeling, personal protective equipment, informing employees of hazards, work practices, sanitation, monitoring and recordkeeping; biologic effects of exposure; environmental data and biologic evaluation; and development of standard." - NIOSHTIC-2 The Office of Research and Standards Development, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, had primary responsibility for development of the criteria and the recommednded standard for xylene. Tabershaw-Cooper Assocites, Inc. developed the basic informatio for consieration by NIOSH staff and consultants under contract no. HSM-99-73-39. Bryan D. Hardin had NIOSH program responsibility and served as criteria manager."- p. v

Guidelines and Recommendations
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