Deck General USCG Q#2813 (Set 89)

What is the maximum concentration of H2S to which workers may be regularly exposed without adverse effects?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — 20 ppm

OSHA and NIOSH safety standards establish 20 ppm as the maximum allowable threshold limit value for Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) exposure over an 8-hour workday without experiencing adverse physiological effects.

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