Safe Toxicity Limits for Workers

In many industrially advanced countries, toxicity limits are set for the workers handling various toxic and hazardous materials widely used in the manufacturing batteries. In addition, toxic limits are also set for drinking water and ambient air 

Some advanced industrial nations have established strict guidelines for water supply facilities to protect their citizens from the adverse effects of toxicity and hazardous materials. Some countries have set up maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) beyond which the drinking water is considered unhealthy. The MCL established by the United States for lead is 0.05 mg/L and for cadmium is 0.01 mg/L. The United States has not defined an MCL for nickel. Specific detailed on adverse effects of lead, cadmium, mercury, nickel, and their compounds are well documented in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency list. This list contains the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) for chemicals, and the list is updated every five years. 

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