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Asbestosis: Asbestos Exposure

Asbestos: Geometric mean exposures and percent exceeding designated occupational exposure limits by major industry division, MSHA and OSHA samples, 1979–1999
Asbestos:  Geometric mean exposures and percent exceeding designated occupational exposure limits by major industry division, MSHA and OSHA samples, 1979–1999

SIC - Standard Industrial Classification PEL - permissible exposure limitREL - recommended exposure limit

Note:  The MSHA PEL is 2 f/cc. The NIOSH REL is 0.1 f/cc. See appendices for source description, methods, and agents.

Source:  Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) metal/nonmetal mine data. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Integrated Management Information System.

 


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