What Is A Substance Hazardous To Health?
Source of Information:
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002, as amended 2004, Approved Code of Practice & Guidance Notes. Regulation 2: Interpretation
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![Text Box: A 'Substance Hazardous to Health’ is a substance that fulfills one of the following criteria:
It has been specified an exposure limit [WEL] in the HSC publication EH40/2005
Or
It is listed in part 1 of the CHIP Regulations approved Supply List as Hazardous
Or
It is a Biological Agent
Or
It is a Dust of any kind with a particle size that is inhalable, present in a concentration in air exceeding 10mg/m3 over an 8 hour TWA
Or
It is a Dust of any kind with a particle size that is respirable, present in a concentration in air exceeding 4mg/m3 over an 8 hour TWA](faqwhatisasubstancehazardoustohealth_files/image001.gif)
