Formaldehyde

What is Formaldehyde?

What is formaldehyde
How it is used
When formaldehyde becomes a potential hazard
Symptoms from exposure to formaldehyde

Exposure Levels

What are the airborne exposure levels
Specificactionsthatmusttakeplaceateachexposurelevel
The importance of air monitoring and when it is performed

Reducing Your Exposure

Learn about engineering controls and personal protective equipment used to reduce exposure to formaldehyde.
Types of ventilation
Routes of entry formaldehyde can take into the body
Proper selection and use of personal protective equipment
Requirements for using respirators

Safe Work Practices

Conducting regular visual inspections
Emergency response and spill cleanup procedures
What to do if direct contact occurs
The medical surveillance program
Other safe work practices to prevent your exposure