Occupational Exposure to Formaldehyde - UK
e-Learning
About the eLearning Course
Occupational Exposure to Formaldehyde is designed to help you meet the basic training requirements of Health and Safety Executive Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH). You will learn about the regulatory requirements for employees who work with formaldehyde, formaldehyde gas, or solutions and materials that release formaldehyde. In addition, you will learn how to reduce your exposure and how to respond to formaldehyde emergencies.
Target Audience
Operators, technicians, and other professionals who require knowledge to operate and maintain facilities safely and effectively.You Will Learn
Participants will learn how to:
- Describe the characteristics of formaldehyde.
- Identify the health effects and exposure limits for formaldehyde.
- Describe the benefits of conducting a job risk analysis.
- Describe the personal protective equipment required for working with formaldehyde, including the workplace monitoring and preventative maintenance programs.
- Describe the purpose and benefits of the medical surveillance program.
- Describe how to properly respond during a formaldehyde emergency.
