Permissible Exposure Limit

The Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) was designed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to protect employees who are exposed to dangerous substances at work. This limit is set and regulated by OSHA and is intended to restrict a worker’s contact with hazards such as chemicals or loud noises.

If you or someone you love is regularly exposed to a dangerous substance that exceeds the permissible exposure limit, your employer may be purposefully compromising the health and well-being of workers. Because they have violated the restrictions set by OSHA, you may be able to take legal action against the responsible individual or company. Contact the Houston employment attorneys of the Ross Law Group at 713-482-6910 to discuss your case with a member of our qualified legal team today.

Determining the Permissible Exposure Limit

There are many ways the Permissible Exposure Limit can be determined. The majority of these boundaries are set by a time-weighted average, which means that the exposure time is divided over an eight hour period. This allows for greater concentrations to be received in shorter periods of time, or larger amounts over the full work day.

There are also short-term or ceiling limits which monitor the maximum exposure of a hazardous element over a specified period of time. Each workplace is different and the laws overseeing the exposure amounts allowed may change from job to job.

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If you or someone you love has questions regarding the Permissible Exposure Limit or are concerned that you may be in danger because of the negligent actions of your employer, contact the Houston employment attorneys of the Ross Law Group at 713-482-6910 for a free consultation.