Practice question
What is the LEL (Lower Explosive Limit) and why is it important in air monitoring?
- The minimum oxygen concentration needed for combustion; it determines if SCBA is required
- The minimum concentration of a combustible gas or vapor in air that can ignite; readings above 10% LEL typically trigger evacuation
- The maximum concentration of a gas before it becomes too rich to burn
- The lowest radiation reading that constitutes a hazard
Answer: B — The minimum concentration of a combustible gas or vapor in air that can ignite; readings above 10% LEL typically trigger evacuation
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