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Asbestos: Geometric mean exposures by major industry division, MSHA and OSHA samples, 1979-2003
Figure showing 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 centimeterM

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

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

Reference Number: 2007F01-05

Date Posted: June 2008

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