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permissible exposure limit

Term

An exposure limit that is set for exposure to an hazardous substance or harmful agent and enforced by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) as a legal standard. It is based on time-weighted average concentrations for a normal 8-hour work day and 40 hour work week. (Source: CONFER)

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GEMET - Environmental thesaurus

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http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/aliss_scripts/concept/6123

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