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1271   Foramldehyde   (DVD)

While formaldehyde is used in many laboratory operations, it can still be a significant health hazard. The results of mishandling formaldehyde can be serious. They can range from the short-term discomfort associated with minor burns or skin irritation... to chronic effects from a lifetime of overexposure.

This DVD provides training that is required by the OSHA Formaldehyde Standard, focusing on the rules and procedures that the standard establishes for working with this potentially dangerous chemical.

The key training points in this video include:

• Potential health hazards.
• Testing for Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL).
• Labeling and material safety data sheets.
• Hoods and other ventilation systems.
• Personal protective equipment.
• Spill and cleanup and decontamination procedures.
• The Medical Surveillance Plan.

This program comes with a comprehensive leader's guide, reproducible scheduling/attendance form, employee quiz, and training certificates.

13 min.

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