OSHA's approach to risk assessment for setting a revised occupational exposure standard for 1,3-butadiene.

In its 1980 benzene decision [Industrial Union Department, ALF-CIO v. American Petroleum Institute, 448 U.S. 607 (1980)], the Supreme Court ruled that "before he can promulgate any permanent health or safety standard, the Secretary [of Labor] is required to make a threshold finding that a place...

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Main Authors: Grossman, E A, Martonik, J
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: 1990
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1567737/