What is Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL)?

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Permissible Exposure LimitPEL

OSHA's legally enforceable occupational exposure limits.

PELs are codified in 29 CFR 1910.1000 (Z-tables) and substance-specific standards (e.g., 1910.1025 for lead). Most PELs were adopted from 1968 ACGIH TLVs and have not been updated, making many inadequate by modern toxicological standards. Employers are encouraged to use more current TLVs or NIOSH RELs as voluntary targets.

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