SafetyQuestion 600 of 1605
Under Cal/OSHA's lead in construction standard, the action level that triggers employee exposure monitoring and training is:
a.30 micrograms per cubic meter of air (8-hour TWA)
b.50 micrograms per cubic meter of air (8-hour TWA)
c.100 micrograms per cubic meter of air (8-hour TWA)
d.500 micrograms per cubic meter of air (8-hour TWA)
Explanation
Section 1532.1 sets the action level for airborne lead at 30 micrograms per cubic meter (8-hour time-weighted average). The permissible exposure limit (PEL) is 50 micrograms per cubic meter.
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