Benzene Awareness

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Benzene is a volatile chemical formed from both natural processes and human activities. Natural sources of benzene include emissions from volcanoes and forest fires. Benzene is also a natural part of crude oil, gasoline, and cigarette smoke.Benzene is widely used in the United States, ranking in the top 20 chemicals for production volume. It is primarily used as a solvent, a starting material for the production of other chemicals, and a gasoline additive. Breathing benzene can cause drowsiness, dizziness, and unconsciousness; long-term benzene exposure affects the bone marrow and can cause anemia and leukemia.The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recognizes benzene as a hazardous material and imposes strict exposure limits in the workplace. This course presents an overview of benzene and its health risks, and provides information on the occupational requirements and methods to protect against exposure to benzene.The course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Benzene Awareness
  • identify the characteristics of benzene
  • identify the uses of benzene
  • Knowledge Check: About Benzene
  • recognize how benzene exposure occurs
  • Knowledge Check: Benzene Exposure Risks
  • identify examples of the health effects of benzene exposure
  • Knowledge Check: Health Effects of Benzene Exposure
  • identify methods used to communicate benzene hazards to employees
  • Knowledge Check: Communicating the Hazard
  • identify the hazard protection measures for benzene in a given workplace situation
  • Knowledge Check: Hazard Protection Measures
  • recognize the exposure limits for employees working with benzene
  • Knowledge Check: Exposure Limits of Benzene
  • identify the monitoring regulations for benzene exposure
  • identify medical surveillance regulations for benzene exposure
  • Knowledge Check: Monitoring Benzene Regulations
  • identify regulations ensuring benzene exposure remains at permissible levels
  • Knowledge Check: Compliance Controls

IN THIS COURSE

  • Benzene Awareness
    1m
  • About Benzene
    5m
  • Knowledge Check: About Benzene
    4m
  • Benzene Exposure Risks
    6m
  • Knowledge Check: Benzene Exposure Risks
    1m
  • Health Effects of Benzene Exposure
    4m
  • Knowledge Check: Health Effects of Benzene Exposure
    2m
  • Communicating the Hazard
    3m
  • Knowledge Check: Communicating the Hazard
    1m
  • Hazard Protection Measures
    6m
  • Knowledge Check: Hazard Protection Measures
    2m
  • Exposure Limits of Benzene
    5m
  • Knowledge Check: Exposure Limits of Benzene
    1m
  • Monitoring Benzene Regulations
    7m
  • Knowledge Check: Monitoring Benzene Regulations
    2m
  • Compliance Controls
    3m
  • Knowledge Check: Compliance Controls
    1m

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