Table of Contents
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Formaldehyde Awareness
Directory of Service and Emergency Providers
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A. Introduction
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B. Why Should You Be Concerned?
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C. Formaldehyde - Its Various Uses and Forms
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D. What’s the Problem?
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General Health Effects
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Irritant Effects
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Carcinogen
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Signs and Symptoms of Exposure
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E. How Can We Protect Ourselves?
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Engineering Controls (Ventilation)
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Local Exhaust
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General Exhaust
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Personal Protective Equipment
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Respirators
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Other Equipment
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Contaminated Equipment
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Eyewash and Safety Shower
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Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
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Labeling
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Regulated Areas
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Leak/Spill Control
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F. How Do You Know if You’re Being Exposed?
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EH&S Monitoring
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Occupational Medicine Program
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Exposure Monitoring
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Medical Surveillance
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G. Training
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H. Summary
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Non-discrimination Statement
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