An airborne concentration of cadmium of 2.5 micrograms per
cubic meter of air (2.5 µg/m3), calculated as
an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA).
Authorized person. Any person authorized by the
employer and required by work duties to be present in regulated areas or any
person authorized by the WISH Act or regulations issued under it to be in
regulated areas.
Director. The director of the department of
labor and industries, or authorized representatives.
Employee exposure and similar language referring to
the air cadmium level to which an employee is exposed. The exposure to
airborne cadmium that would occur if the employee were not using respiratory
protective equipment.
Final medical determination. The written
medical opinion of the employee's health status by the examining physician
under WAC
296-62-07423(3) through
(12) or, if multiple physician review under
WAC
296-62-07423(13)
or the alternative physician determination under WAC
296-62-07423(14)
is invoked, it is the final, written medical finding, recommendation or
determination that emerges from that process.
High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter.
A filter capable of trapping and retaining at least 99.97 percent of
mono-dispersed particles of 0.3 micrometers in diameter.
Regulated area. An area demarcated by the
employer where an employee's exposure to airborne concentrations of cadmium
exceeds, or can reasonably be expected to exceed the permissible exposure limit
(PEL).
