6. Mistakes to avoid
6.1 Don't regard inhalation as the only way for toxic substances to enter the body.
Although inhalation is often the predominant route of exposure, the transcutaneous route should not be overlooked, particularly with chemical agents marked "skin" in the lists of occupational exposure limit values.
SCROLL TO TOP6.2 Don't assume that a single measurement is sufficient to draw a definitive conclusion about exposure at a workstation.
Increased measurements enable us to take better account of variations in exposure...
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