Work-Related Lung Disease (WoRLD) Surveillance System

Table 1-12. Asbestos: Geometric mean exposures and percent exceeding designated occupational exposure limits by major industry division, MSHA and OSHA samples, 1979–2003

SIC - Standard Industrial ClassificationPEL - permissible exposure limitREL - recommended exposure limit

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

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

Archived Versions:

2002T01-12