BIS Safety Software

Formaldehyde Safety

This module will educate you on the potential dangers of formaldehyde, where you can likely come across formaldehyde in the workplace, and the protective measures to employ if you handle or work near this hazardous substance.

This module will educate you on the potential dangers related to formaldehyde, locations in the workplace where formaldehyde is commonly found, and the protective measures to employ if you handle or work in proximity to this hazardous substance. The “Formaldehyde Safety” course is designed to enhance your understanding of this chemical.

Upon successful completion of this course, you should have a comprehensive understanding of:

• The physical attributes of formaldehyde.
• Items that incorporate formaldehyde.
• The different ways formaldehyde can enter the body, and outline the health risks of short- and long-term exposure.
• The reasons why relying on your senses to detect the presence of formaldehyde is not advisable.
• The permissible exposure limit (PEL), action level, and short term exposure limit (STEL), and illustrate how these are utilized in the monitoring process.
• The various protective measures that workers employ to safeguard themselves from dangerous contact with formaldehyde.
• The most effective workplace practices that aid in ensuring worker safety when dealing with formaldehyde.
• Enumerate first aid procedures for diverse types of formaldehyde exposures.

• What is Formaldehyde?
• Exposure and Health Effects
• Exposure Monitoring
• Protective Controls
• Work Safely
• First Aid Procedures

Approximately 10 minutes

Testing conducted in the course of this online module is designed to reinforce the information provided. A score of 80% is required to earn a certificate of completion. Participants can retake the course up to two times if the pass mark is not achieved.

Upon successful completion of this online module, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.

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