Air Contaminants

Toxic and hazardous air contaminants can be introduced into the workplace when toxic and hazardous chemicals are handled, processed, or used. Some air contaminants are created as by-products of a process. OSHA has set limits on how much of certain air contaminants employees can be exposed to while they work.

This training outline will familiarize you with several types of air contaminants, the various types of exposure limits outlined in OSHA's standard, and ways that employers can meet the standard's requirements.