The maximum average concentration of a hazardous substance that a worker can be exposed to over an 8-hour workday. This is an enforceable regulatory limit set by OSHA.
Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL)
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The maximum average concentration of a hazardous substance that a worker can be exposed to over an 8-hour workday. This is an enforceable regulatory limit set by OSHA.
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