TWA

German translation: Langzeit-MAK

06:52 May 26, 2000

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Tech/Engineering - Safety

English term or phrase: TWA

Context: application of surface finishes onto Polyester Staple

"Adequate ventilation is recommended to maintain finish mist levels below 3 mg/m3 8-hour TWA."
The agent who commissioned this job thinks that refers to an 8 hour working day. Does anyone have any ideas?

BKantus

German translation:Langzeit-MAK

Explanation:
TWA = Time-weighted average
bezieht sich auf die maximale Arbeitsplatzkonzentration einer Chemikalie ueber die Dauer eines Arbeitstages, also Langzeit-MAK (Maximale ArbeitsplatzKonzentration)

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Kerstin Uhl
United States
Local time: 18:12

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Fits exactly with the context. Thanks so much!
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Langzeit-MAK

Kerstin Uhl

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Langzeit-MAK

Kerstin Uhl
United States
Local time: 18:12
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Grading comment

Fits exactly with the context. Thanks so much!

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