Chemical Substances in the Environment

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What are TLVs in relation to chemical substances?

They are standards for the labeling of chemical substances.

They are measures of the concentration of chemical substances in water sources.

They are international limits for chemical substances in air intended to prevent adverse health effects. (correct)

They are guidelines on the safe storage of chemical substances.

Which of the following describes a teratogen?

A substance that is an irritant.

A substance that damages genes.

A substance that can lead to birth defects. (correct)

A substance that causes discomfort when inhaled or ingested.

What is the purpose of establishing a TLV-C (C = ceiling)?

To set a maximum allowable concentration for substances with rapid toxic effects. (correct)

To measure the toxicity levels of new chemical substances.

To track the exposure to chemical substances over a period of 8 hours.

To calculate the average concentration of chemical substances in air.

Why is it important to have TLVs for chemical substances?

To prevent adverse health effects from exposure to chemical substances. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of updating the list of TLVs regularly?

To account for new data on the toxicity of substances and include new substances. Signup and view all the answers

What type of exposure does a TLV aim to limit?

Long-term exposure to low concentrations of chemical substances. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a chemical substance does not appear in a national TLV list?

Consult the TLV lists of other countries or toxicological handbooks Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of avoiding carcinogenic substances?

They are known to cause cancer and must be avoided to prevent health risks Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to avoid peak exposures to chemical substances?

Short-term exposure to high concentrations can affect health even if TLV is not exceeded over an 8-hour period Signup and view all the answers

What should be the aim while designing new work or living environments in relation to TLVs?

Concentrations of less than a fifth of the TLVs should be achieved Signup and view all the answers

Why should packages of chemicals be labeled appropriately?

To provide information on toxicity and safe use of the substance Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferable focus of measures when dealing with exposure to chemical substances?

Measures at the source of exposure Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if a substance's TLV is not listed in any national TLV list, other country's list, or toxicological handbook?

Individual organizations should apply their own standards related to the substance Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to aim for remaining as far below the TLVs as possible?

To provide a margin of safety in case of unexpected exposure or conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential risk associated with exposure to mixtures of substances?

The effects of individual substances can reinforce each other, posing increased health risks Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of IARC publications in relation to known or suspected carcinogens?

Providing a comprehensive overview of known or suspected carcinogens Signup and view all the answers

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