Formaldehyde Awareness

Formaldehyde Awareness 4 Table of Contents Directory of Service and Emergency Providers 3 A. Introduction 6 B. Why Should You Be Concerned? 7 C. Formaldehyde - Its Various Uses and Forms 8 D. What’s the Problem? 9 General Health Effects 9 Irritant Effects 10 Carcinogen 10 Signs and Symptoms of Exposure 10 E. How Can We Protect Ourselves? 12 Engineering Controls (Ventilation) 12 Local Exhaust 12 General Exhaust 12 Personal Protective Equipment 12 Respirators 12 Other Equipment 14 Contaminated Equipment 14 Eyewash and Safety Shower 14 Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) 14 Labeling 14 Regulated Areas 15 Leak/Spill Control 15 F. How Do You Know if You’re Being Exposed? 16 EH&S Monitoring 16 Occupational Medicine Program 16 Exposure Monitoring 17 Medical Surveillance 17