objectivesThe Ethylene Oxide Awareness for General Industry safety course from OSHA Education School offers introductory-level knowledge regarding this hazardous chemical and all applicable OSHA standards. Participants can expect to focus on the properties, primary use of Ethylene Oxide, routes of exposure, and symptoms of exposure. Additionally, this course teaches the requirements for exposure monitoring, medical surveillance, employee communications, and recordkeeping in the general industry sector.
OSHA Education School’s Ethylene Oxide Awareness for General Industry training teaches participants about Ethylene Oxide, a chemical found in the production of solvents, antifreeze, textiles, detergents, and more. Participants can expect to learn its properties and potentially hazardous effects of exposure. Specific course topics include the following:
Introduction to Ethylene Oxide
Properties of and exposure to Ethylene Oxide
Safety requirements
Specific industry terms covered throughout the course include the following:
OSHA
Chemical Abstracts Service
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
descriptionThe Ethylene Oxide Awareness for General Industry safety training provides an overview of this hazardous chemical and all related OSHA regulations. Participants may anticipate an emphasis on the characteristics, major uses, routes of exposure, and symptoms of exposure of Ethylene Oxide. Additionally, this course explains the general industry sector's needs for exposure monitoring, medical surveillance, employee communications, and recordkeeping. Ethylene Oxide Awareness for General Industry educates participants about Ethylene Oxide, a chemical that is used in the manufacture of solvents, antifreeze, textiles, and detergents. Participants may anticipate learning about the substance's characteristics and the possibly harmful effects of exposure.
You must score at least 70% to pass this OSHA training. You will be given up to THREE opportunities to pass the quizzes and final exam.
Failure to pass quizzes and the final exam will result in being locked out of this online training program, but the learner can repurchase and start back from the beginning.
Upon completing this Ethylene Oxide Awareness For General Industry and the accompanying survey, you will receive an OSHA card from the provider of this OSHA training on behalf of the Department of Labor.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a completion card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEY AT THE END OF THIS TRAINING TO RECEIVE YOUR DOL CARD
outline1. Introduction
Introduction
2. Properties/Exposure
What Is Ethylene Oxide?
Harmful Effects
3. Requirements
Exposure Limits
Action Level (AL)
EtO Standard
When PEL Exceeded
4. Requirements
Respirators
Exposure Monitoring
Medical Surveillance
Employee Communications
Recordkeeping
Worker Protection
5. Conclusion/Summary
Information/Assistance
Summary
Benefits OSHA Education School’s Ethylene Oxide Awareness for General Industry course offers introductory-level knowledge reviewing the basic uses, hazards, and best work controls and practices surrounding Ethylene Oxide. Upon successful completion of this course, participants can expect to:
Know the basic uses of Ethylene Exide
Understand the hazards associated with this chemical
Know how to implement and use safe work controls and practices
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when potential exposure may occur