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Permissible exposure limit

Also known as PEL.

A legally enforceable occupational exposure limit for a substance under a specified averaging period or ceiling.

Safety notes

  • Use the applicable jurisdiction and substance rule, assess all routes, and apply stronger controls when required.
  • Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Use the applicable jurisdiction and substance rule, assess all routes, and apply stronger controls when required.

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Sources

  1. Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  2. Safety Bulletins · Contract Services Administration Trust Fund

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.