Definitions for "PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT"
Keywords:  osha, twa, pel, stel, tlv
A measure of an acceptable limit of exposure for human beings as defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
An exposure limit established and enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) which may be expressed as a time-weighted average (TWA) limit, short term exposure limit (STEL) or ceiling exposure limit (C).
Maximum exposure to a given chemical recommended by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to protect worker health and safety.