PPT-Occupational Exposure to Formaldehyde

Uses of Formaldehyde Preservative in medical laboratories Embalming agent in mortuaries Manufacture of urea phenol and melamine resins and for a variety of special industrial. Laura Beane Freeman, Ph.D.. Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch. Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics. April 24, 2012. Formaldehyde: An Important Chemical. Ubiquitous in atmosphere and life forms . Providence VAMC Environmental, Safety & Health Department. What is Formaldehyde?. Formaldehyde is a colorless, strong-smelling gas commonly used as a preservative.. Although the term “formaldehyde” describes various mixtures of formaldehyde, water and alcohol, the term “formalin” describes aqueous solutions, particularly those containing 37 to 50% formaldehyde and 6 to 15 % alcohol stabilizer.. WAC 296-856. John Furman PhD, MSN, COHN-S. DOSH Technical Services. Scope. Applies to all occupational exposures to formaldehyde (formaldehyde gas, its solutions and materials that release formaldehyde. Kathleen K. Ryan, Esquire. OSHA Law. 29 U.S.C. Sec. 654 (b). Each Employer . shall. :. Assure their workplace is safe and free from hazards that are likely to cause death or serious injury;. Provide training;. Providence VAMC Environmental, Safety & Health Department. What is Formaldehyde?. Formaldehyde is a colorless, strong-smelling gas commonly used as a preservative.. Although the term “formaldehyde” describes various mixtures of formaldehyde, water and alcohol, the term “formalin” describes aqueous solutions, particularly those containing 37 to 50% formaldehyde and 6 to 15 % alcohol stabilizer..  . ODIEGWU C.N.C, UDE R.C, OKEY – ONYESOLU C.F, ODIEGWU U.O, . . ONWURAH WINIFRED O. A PRESENTATION AT THE 5. TH. WORLD HAEMATOLOGIST CONGRES. August 18-19, 2016 London, UK . Laura Beane Freeman, Ph.D.. Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch. Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics. April 24, 2012. Formaldehyde: An Important Chemical. Ubiquitous in atmosphere and life forms . Providence VAMC Environmental, Safety & Health Department. What is Formaldehyde?. Formaldehyde is a colorless, strong-smelling gas commonly used as a preservative.. Although the term “formaldehyde” describes various mixtures of formaldehyde, water and alcohol, the term “formalin” describes aqueous solutions, particularly those containing 37 to 50% formaldehyde and 6 to 15 % alcohol stabilizer.. Center for Environmental Health and Safety SIUC. SIU-Center for Environmental Health & Safety. Training. Before working with formaldehyde, and before entering a regulated area, each employee and lab supervisor must complete formaldehyde training through CEHS. . . Dr. . Urfi. 1. . OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH: DEFINITION. Joint Committee of WHO and ILO, 1950. Occupational health should aim at the promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, mental and social well being of workers in all occupations; . 1910.1048. Subpart Z. Formaldehyde. Bureau of Workers’ Comp. PA Training for Health & Safety . (PATHS). PPT--058-01. 2. Program Topics. Properties. Uses. Exposures. Monitoring. Compliance with . 24/7 E 1 - 888 - 295 - 5156 Revised: 1 /20 1 5 Page 1 of 2 FORMALDEHYDE What is FORMALDEHYDE ? Formaldehyde is a colorless, flammable gas with a distinct, pungent odor. It is also known as methanal 1•800•4BE SAFE (1•800•423•7233) 06/09 Substance Technical Guideline for Formaldehyde Use with the Formaldehyde Rule, Chapter 296-856 WAC Resources http://www.lni.wa.gov/ 0 Laboratory Programs. Occupational Health and Safety. Occupational safety and health (OSH) is a cross-disciplinary area concerned with protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment.