Formaldehyde Awareness

15 Formaldehyde Awareness ¤¤ hazard statement Regulated Areas If formaldehyde use results in exposures over OSHA limits, access to the area must be restricted to authorized employees. All area entrances must have this sign posted. Leak/Spill Control Departments must implement a program to detect formaldehyde leaks and spills, including regular visual inspections of containers, tanks, and other vessels containing formaldehyde. The program must be conducted by trained employees and include: • preventive maintenance at regular intervals (inspection for leaks). • provisions to contain spills, decontaminate floors and equipment anddisposeofwaste (i.e. spill kits, standardoperatingprocedures (SOPs) for emergencies, waste disposal procedures, etc.).