Formaldehyde Safety

  • 7 topics | 24m
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  • Transcripts
Formaldehyde is a hazardous, flammable, colorless gas widely used in manufacturing and household products. The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has developed a Formaldehyde standard – 29 CFR 1910.1048 – to protect workers exposed to this substance. In this course, you'll learn about formaldehyde, its health risks, and how to protect workers from exposure.This course was developed with subject matter expert support provided by Strata-G, LLC, a global professional services company focusing on regulatory compliance, safety and health, infrastructure management and operations, and business services. 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, location-specific, or facility/process-specific requirements. 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

  • Course Overview
  • identify the occupational uses of formaldehyde
  • recognize the health risks associated with formaldehyde
  • Knowledge Check: Formaldehyde and Its Health Risks
  • recognize OSHA's occupational exposure limits for formaldehyde
  • identify how employers can protect workers
  • Knowledge Check: Exposure Limits and Protection Measures

IN THIS COURSE

  • Course Overview
    2m
  • What Is Formaldehyde?
    4m
  • Health Risks
    3m
  • Knowledge Check: Formaldehyde and Its Health Risks
    2m
  • Occupational Exposure Limits
    3m
  • Methods to Protect Workers
    7m
  • Knowledge Check: Exposure Limits and Protection Measures
    2m