Hospital worker is exposed to ethylene oxide

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A hospital worker is exposed to ethylene oxide (EtO) 4 times per 8 hours shift, 15 minutes each time. The worker has no other exposures during his shift work. What is the TWA exposure concentration for this person? Have any OSHA limits for PEL or STEL been exceeded?

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