Internationally, over 46 billion pounds of formaldehyde are produced each year. As a medical preservative and sterilizing agent, formaldehyde is recognized as one of the most common toxic elements found in industry. It has become a leading cause of workplace illness, and the risk of exposure is more prevalent than ever before.<\/p>\n
Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:<\/p>\n
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Recognize the hazards of formaldehyde<\/li>\n
Identify how workers can be exposed<\/li>\n
Describe the health effects of formaldehyde<\/li>\n
Identify the exposure controls for protecting against formaldehyde hazards<\/li>\n
Identify how to respond to a formaldehyde spill or release<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n