#TRST2608868ADecree of April 8, 2026, Setting Indicative Limit Values for Occupational Exposure to Certain Chemical Agents
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This decree introduces new indicative limit values for occupational exposure to certain chemical agents, specifically diisocyanates expressed in NCO. It sets a limit value of 0.01 for certain exposures and highlights potential health risks, such as skin and respiratory sensitization. Additionally, it removes an outdated limit concerning diesel engine emissions.
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Key Changes
- Added a new line for diisocyanates with a limit value of 0.01 and 0.02 for skin and respiratory sensitization.
- Removed the limit for diesel engine emissions which was 0.05.
- Added notes on skin and respiratory sensitization for diisocyanates.
Obligations
What this law requires
Establish and enforce an occupational exposure limit value of 0.01 for diisocyanates expressed in NCO groups (NCO) in workplace environments, effective April 9, 2026
Implement skin protection measures and controls to prevent skin sensitization from diisocyanate exposure
Implement respiratory protection measures and controls to prevent respiratory sensitization from diisocyanate exposure
Cease application of the diesel engine exhaust emissions limit value (0.05 for elemental carbon) previously set in the June 30, 2004 regulation
Update occupational exposure monitoring and assessment procedures to comply with the new diisocyanate limit value of 0.01 by April 9, 2026