What scientific studies support the exposure limits outlined in Safety Code 6?
Safety Code 6 is based on peer-reviewed literature from reputable scientific journals, whose peer-review panels are experts in this subject area. Information published in non peer-reviewed journals or anecdotal reports posted on the Internet carry much less weight because it is difficult to evaluate the quality of the work. It should also be emphasized that no single study is used as a basis for establishing the limits in the Code, but rather the bulk of scientific evidence contained in the literature. It is well known that even amongst the body of peer-reviewed literature, there is a range of quality and therefore each manuscript must be judged on its own merits.
