Formaldehyde

1. Introduction

1. Welcome
2. Working Safely with Formaldehyde
3. Formaldehyde Use

2. Health Effects

1. Health Effects – Inhalation
2. Long-term Health Effects – Inhalation
3. Health Effects – Skin Contact
4. Health Effects – Eye Contact
5. Health Effects – Ingestion
6. Learning Activity: Fill in the Blanks

3. Limit Exposure

1. Formaldehyde Exposure Limit Table
2. Regulated Areas
3. Container Labeling
4. Exposure Control Methods
5. Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment
6. Respirator Use

4. Emergencies and Spills

1. Emergency Procedures
2. Emergency Procedures (continued)
3. Formaldehyde Spill Procedure
4. HCHO Spill Procedure
5. Learning Activity: Review

5. Assess Risk

1. Additional Information
2. Medical Surveillance
3. Standard Operating Procedures for Formaldehyde

6. Conclusion

1. Final Points