IDLH
IDLH is an initialism for Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health, and is defined by the
NIOSH as exposure to airborne contaminants that is "likely to cause death or immediate or delayed permanent adverse health effects or prevent escape from such an environment." Examples include smoke or other poisonous gases at sufficiently high concentrations.
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Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health
Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH)
The maximum level to which a healthy individual can be exposed to a chemical for 30 minutes and escape without suffering irreversible health effects or impairing symptoms. Used as a "level of concern." (See:
level of concern.)