objectivesThe Vinyl Chloride Awareness for General Industry course from OSHA Education School is an introductory-level training designed to bring awareness to the potentially hazardous industrial chemical, Vinyl Chloride. Participants can expect to learn the requirements as established by OSHA Subpart Z 29 CFR 1910.1017, as well as learn about the chemical, its uses, and the permissible exposure limits (PELs). Furthermore, primary routes of exposure, as well as symptoms of both acute and chronic exposure will be discussed.
OSHA Education School’s Vinyl Chloride Awareness for General Industry course teaches participants the primary uses and properties of Vinyl Chloride. Furthermore, participants can expect to learn the recommended exposure controls and the requirements for exposure monitoring, training, spillage, and storage. Specific course topics include the following:
Introduction to Vinyl Chloride
Properties and exposure
Safety requirements
Specific industry terms covered throughout the course include the following:
Vinyl Chloride (may be referred to as VC)
National Priority List Sites
OSHA PEL
Action level (AL)
Acute exposure
Chronic Exposure
OSHA 29 CFR 1910, Subpart Z, 1910.1017
OSHA 29 CFR 1926, Subpart Z, 1926.1117
Time-weighted average (TWA)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
descriptionThis course provides an overview of Vinyl Chloride as defined in 29 CFR 1910.1017 for general industry. This course will cover the characteristics and major applications of vinyl chloride, the primary route of exposure, the acute and chronic effects of exposure, the OSHA acceptable exposure limit and action level for vinyl chloride, as well as the three suggested exposure controls. Additionally, the student should be aware of the criteria for monitoring exposure, training, spillage, and storage..
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 Vinyl Chloride 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
outline2. Properties/Exposure
Vinyl Chloride
Uses
Vinyl Chloride / Our Environment
Chemical/Physical Properties
Hazards and Effects of Exposure
3. Requirements
OSHA Standards
Exposure Limits
Sampling and Analysis
Exposure Controls
Training
Spillage, Storage
Vinyl Chloride Regulation and Web Page
OSHA - EPA
Benefits OSHA Education School’s Vinyl Chloride Awareness for General Industry is designed to teach participants how to work safely with this hazardous but commonly used chemical agent on the jobsite. Upon successful completion of this course, participants can expect to:
Know how exposure to Vinyl Chloride occurs in the workplace
Understand the effects of breathing high levels of Vinyl Chloride
Understand both the acute and chronic effects of exposure
Know OSHA’s regulations for Vinyl Chloride in the workplace
Know Vinyl Chloride’s identification by the EPA