Permissible exposure limits (PELs) are established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and define the quantity or concentration limit of a hazardous chemical an employee can be exposed to in a workplace setting.
The OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) for hazardous chemicals can be viewed on line at the following OSHA website : https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.1000TABLEZ1
The PEL for a hazardous chemical is also referenced in Section 8 of manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet, if applicable.
Laboratory personnel exposures to hazardous chemicals at the University must remain below the associated PEL’s. If there is a concern that laboratory personnel may be exceeding permissible exposure limits, contact EHSS at 315.443.4132 or by email (ehss@syr.edu) immediately.