Nautical Term: OEL

Definition of OEL

Occupational Exposure Limit, frequently referred to as OEL, is a crucial term in the maritime industry. OEL denotes the maximum permissible concentration of a hazardous substance in the atmosphere to safeguard the health of workers. For instance, in a shipping container filled with a particular chemical, the OEL would dictate the allowable concentration of that chemical in the container’s atmosphere to protect the workers handling the container.

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