What does Permenaker 5/2018 regulate regarding the periodic review of Threshold Limit Values (NAB)?

Permenaker 5/2018 addresses the periodic review of regulatory standards in a single article, Article 69. Under this article, Threshold Limit Values (Nilai Ambang Batas or NAB). Furthermore, Work environment standards under Article 3 may be reviewed at least once every 3 years in line with scientific and technological developments. Because Article 69 does not expire existing values after three years. Employers must continue applying the NAB tables in the active Annex of Permenaker 5/2018 until amended.

Scope of Article 69 vs workplace testing

The reference to Article 3 means both NAB limits (for physical and chemical factors under Article 3(a)). Furthermore, Workplace standards (for biological, ergonomic, and psychological factors under Article 3(b)) are eligible for regulatory review. Under Article 1 point 7. NAB is the time-weighted average hazard intensity or concentration a worker can accept in daily work without developing disease or health disorders.

Crucially, Article 69's three-year regulatory review window must not be confused with the employer's duty to test its own workplace. Under Article 58(1) and Article 62(1), every workplace with environmental hazard potential must undergo external periodic testing at least once a year. In addition, Internal checks do not replace external testing (Article 59(2)). Permenaker 5/2018 repealed the earlier NAB regulation Permenakertrans PER.13/MEN/X/2011 (Article 73(b)).