Permissible exposure limits are levels of exposures mandated by?

Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) are levels of exposures mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and are expressed in parts per million (ppm) in air.

OSHA’s PELs are integral to the Incident Command System, as they provide critical guidelines for protecting emergency responders from overexposure to hazardous substances during incident management.

OSHA’s standards, including PELs, are essential from the perspective of emergency management professionals, as they ensure a safe working environment by limiting exposure to hazardous materials.

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