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Asbestosis: Asbestos Exposure

Asbestos: Geometric mean exposures by major industry division, MSHA and OSHA samples, 1979–2003
Asbestos: Geometric mean exposures by major industry division, MSHA and OSHA samples, 1979–2003

PEL - permissible exposure limitREL - recommended exposure limitf/cc - fibers per cubic centimeterMSHA - Mine Safety and Health AdministrationOSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration *The MSHA PEL is 2 f/cc.

Note:  See appendices for source description, methods, and agents.

Source:  MSHA metal/nonmetal mine data. OSHA Integrated Management Information System.


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