What Does Pel Mean

PEL stands for “Permissible Exposure Limit.” These limits are established by OSHA to protect employees who work in environments that may be hazardous—for example, environments that include loud noises, chemical substances, or physical agents.

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PEL stands for “Permissible Exposure Limit.” These limits are established by OSHA to protect employees who work in environments that may be hazardous—for example, environments that include loud noises, chemical substances, or physical agents.

How is PEL determined?

To ascertain whether an employee is exposed above the regulatory limit for a contaminant that has a ceiling value, use Table Z-2 to determine the PEL. Please note that a short-term exposure limit addresses the average exposure during a 15- to 30-minute period of maximum exposure in a single work shift.