--- title: For lead in air via NIOSH 7082 what volume is required to get to <30 micrograms per cubic meter, the current action level? description: For lead in air via NIOSH 7082 what volume is required to get to <30 micrograms per cubic meter, the current action level? --- [Skip to content](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/emsl/knowlegebase/for-lead-in-air-via-niosh-7082-what-volume-is-required-to-get-to-30-micrograms-per-cubic-meter-the-current-action-level#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![EMSL Logo Diamond](https://knowledge.emsl.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EMSL%20Logo%20Diamond.jpg?width=150&height=146&name=EMSL%20Logo%20Diamond.jpg) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - Go to emsl.com Go to emsl.com Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [EMSL Knowledge Base](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/emsl/knowlegebase?hsLang=en) 2. [FAQs](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/emsl/knowlegebase/faqs?hsLang=en) 3. [Lead & Metals/Chemistry/Industrial Hygiene](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/emsl/knowlegebase/faqs?hsLang=en#lead-metals-chemistry-industrial-hygiene) # For lead in air via NIOSH 7082 what volume is required to get to \<30 micrograms per cubic meter, the current action level? | The current FLAA RL is 4 micrograms per cubic meter based upon a 1000 L air volume.  The RL goes up proportionately as the volume goes down.  An RL of 30 micrograms per cubic meter could be achieved with an air volume of 134 L.  Lower RLs are available using ICP-OES or ICP-MS if volume is an issue. | | --- | - [FAQs](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/emsl/knowlegebase/faqs?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Lead & Metals/Chemistry/Industrial Hygiene](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/emsl/knowlegebase/faqs?hsLang=en#lead-metals-chemistry-industrial-hygiene) - [Microbiology](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/emsl/knowlegebase/faqs?hsLang=en#microbiology) - [Radon](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/emsl/knowlegebase/faqs?hsLang=en#radon) - [Food Microbiology](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/emsl/knowlegebase/faqs?hsLang=en#food-microbiology) - [Asbestos](https://knowledge.emsl.com/en/emsl/knowlegebase/asbestos?hsLang=en) [![HubSpotFooterKnowledgeBAse](https://knowledge.emsl.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HubSpotFooterKnowledgeBAse.jpg?width=1200&height=300&name=HubSpotFooterKnowledgeBAse.jpg "HubSpotFooterKnowledgeBAse")](http://www.emsl.com)  Copyright © 2026, EMSL Analytical, Inc.