Which limits are included in SDS Section 8, Exposure Controls/Personal Protection?

• A. OSHA PEL and ACGIH Threshold Limit Values
• B. Only the Employer's Internal Limits
• C. The Product's Price
• D. The Origin of the Chemical

Answer: (A)

Exposure controls and personal protection rely on established exposure limits to determine what protection is needed. In SDS Section 8 you’ll typically see regulatory and consensus exposure limits, most notably OSHA’s Permissible Exposure Limits and the ACGIH Threshold Limit Values. OSHA PELs are enforceable limits set by workplace regulations, while ACGIH TLVs are widely used guidelines that indicate levels at which health risks become more likely and that help guide protective measures. Using these limits helps you decide when to implement engineering controls, administrative controls, or personal protective equipment, and to choose the appropriate PPE to keep worker exposure within safe ranges. Internal company limits, product price, or the chemical’s origin aren’t exposure thresholds and aren’t what Section 8 provides.