carcinogens-mutagens-oels

CMD - Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive, Annex III - OELVs

EU. OELs for Certain Carcinogens, Mutagens, Reprotoxins: Annex III, Directive 2004/37/EC (CMRD), as amended by Directive (EU) 2022/431, 16 March 2022

This list provides occupational exposure limit values (OELVs) for carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxic substances pursuant to Annex III of Directive 2004/37/EC (CMRD). Employers are obligated to minimize worker exposure to these agents in so far as possible, and must arrange for medical surveillance of workers exposed to these substances.

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Diesel engine exhaust emissions

EC / List no: - CAS no: -
Long-term Exposure Limit (LTEL) Values LTEL (mg/m3)
0.05 mg/m3
Expressed As
As elemental carbon
Carcinogen Category
1 Known or presumed human carcinogens. A substance is classified in Category 1 for carcinogenicity on the basis of epidemiological and/or animal data. A substance may be further distinguished as: Category 1A or 1B.
Effective Date
21 February 2026
Work Sector
Underground mining and tunnel construction