IDLH

Concept of IDLH

In relation to securing dangerous material (in case of crisis or terrorism) a meaning of idlh may be outlined, in general regarding European law, as follows: Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) is a reference threshold defined by the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Concentrations below IDLH shall allow unprotected exposure up to 30 minutes without suffering severe health effects. Other than for ERPG or AEGL thresholds, no severity levels are defined.[1]

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Notes and References

1. Definition of idlh published by the European Commission