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Note: CO exposure is expressed in parts per million (ppm) over time.

__ Federal Standards for Exposure to CO
Organization Time Period Recommended Maximum
Exposure Level
CPSC 8 hrs. 15 ppm
CPSC 1 hr. 25 ppm
EPA 24 hrs. 9 ppm
EPA 1 hr. 35 ppm
OSHA 8 hrs. 50 ppm

CPSC= Consumer Protection & Safety Council
EPA= Environmental Protection Agency
OSHA= Occupational Safety &Health Administration