objectivesThe Formaldehyde Awareness for General Industry course from OSHA Education School is an introductory-level online training that reviews the hazardous substance, Formaldehyde, as covered by OSHA in Subpart Z 29 CFR 1910.1048. Participants can expect to focus on the primary routes of exposure, symptoms of exposure, OSHA’s permissible exposure limit (PEL), action level (AL), and all recommended exposure controls. Additionally, this course offers a look at exposure monitoring, medical surveillance, and record-keeping as they apply to Formaldehyde.
OSHA Education School’s Formaldehyde Awareness for General Industry course is designed to familiarize participants with Formaldehyde, a common embalming fluid and sterilizer. Classified as a human carcinogen, this chemical is extremely dangerous. This course will share the properties of and exposure to Formaldehyde, as well as how to mitigate potential risks. Specific course topics include the following:
Introduction to Formaldehyde
Properties of and exposure to Formaldehyde
Safety requirements
Specific industry terms covered throughout the course include the following:
OSHA
PEL
S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
descriptionThis course provides an overview of formaldehyde as defined in 29 CFR 1910.1048 for general industry. This course covers the major pathways of exposure, the associated symptoms, the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit and Action Level and STEL, as well as suggested exposure controls.
outline1. Introduction
Formaldehyde
Training Objectives
2. Properties/Exposure
Introduction
Uses
Basics
Formaldehyde and Environment
Chemical/Physical Properties and Dangers
Hazards and Effects of Exposure
3. Requirements
OSHA Standards
Exposure Limits
Sampling and Analysis
Exposure Controls
Training
Spillage, Storage
Formaldehyde Regulation and Web Page
4. Conclusion/Summary
Occupational Chemical Database
Summary
Benefits OSHA Education School’s Formaldehyde Awareness for General Industry course focuses on the properties of and effects of exposure to Formaldehyde in the workplace. Upon successful completion of this course, participants can expect to:
Know OSHA and the EPA’s standards and guidelines associated with exposure to Formaldehyde
Understand the dangers of exposure to Formaldehyde
Know the PELs associated with this chemical