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How often should employees be trained on potential bloodborne pathogens and work practices?
How often should employees be trained on potential bloodborne pathogens and work practices?
What is the required duration for keeping training records?
What is the required duration for keeping training records?
How often should employee medical records be kept?
How often should employee medical records be kept?
When should employees be trained on potential bloodborne pathogens and work practices?
When should employees be trained on potential bloodborne pathogens and work practices?
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What is the purpose of a medical evaluation and follow-up for an employee with an exposure incident?
What is the purpose of a medical evaluation and follow-up for an employee with an exposure incident?
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How often should employees receive a medical evaluation and follow-up after an exposure incident?
How often should employees receive a medical evaluation and follow-up after an exposure incident?
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What is the purpose of the training program?
What is the purpose of the training program?
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How long should training records be kept?
How long should training records be kept?
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What is included in the training program?
What is included in the training program?
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How often should employees be trained on PPE?
How often should employees be trained on PPE?
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How long should showers provide a continuous supply of water?
How long should showers provide a continuous supply of water?
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What should be done with formaldehyde waste?
What should be done with formaldehyde waste?
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What should be done if the formaldehyde exposure level is above the action level but below a certain ppm?
What should be done if the formaldehyde exposure level is above the action level but below a certain ppm?
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What is the purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard?
What is the purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard?
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Where should safety data sheets (SDS) be stored?
Where should safety data sheets (SDS) be stored?
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What is required for container labeling?
What is required for container labeling?
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Who must receive employee training on workplace hazards?
Who must receive employee training on workplace hazards?
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What is the purpose of the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard?
What is the purpose of the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard?
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What is required in the Exposure Control Plan?
What is required in the Exposure Control Plan?
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When must Hepatitis B vaccinations be offered to employees?
When must Hepatitis B vaccinations be offered to employees?
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According to the Formaldehyde Standard, what is the permissible exposure limit for the Time Weighted Average (TWA) over an 8-hour period?
According to the Formaldehyde Standard, what is the permissible exposure limit for the Time Weighted Average (TWA) over an 8-hour period?
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What is the Short Term exposure limit for formaldehyde?
What is the Short Term exposure limit for formaldehyde?
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When does the Action Level for formaldehyde exposure get triggered?
When does the Action Level for formaldehyde exposure get triggered?
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What are the required steps for a funeral home when the Action Level is triggered?
What are the required steps for a funeral home when the Action Level is triggered?
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When should the STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) test be conducted in a funeral home?
When should the STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) test be conducted in a funeral home?
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When should the TWA 8-hour test be conducted in a funeral home?
When should the TWA 8-hour test be conducted in a funeral home?
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Within how many days should a funeral home notify employees in writing of the results of monitoring?
Within how many days should a funeral home notify employees in writing of the results of monitoring?
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What type of records should be kept for monitoring results?
What type of records should be kept for monitoring results?
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When is remedial action not required for formaldehyde exposure?
When is remedial action not required for formaldehyde exposure?
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What are the 3 ongoing responsibilities of a funeral home to comply with the Formaldehyde Standard?
What are the 3 ongoing responsibilities of a funeral home to comply with the Formaldehyde Standard?
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Study Notes
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
- Employees should be trained on potential bloodborne pathogens and work practices at least annually, and when they are initially assigned to tasks that involve occupational exposure.
- The training program should include information on the epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne diseases, modes of transmission, and the recognition of tasks that may involve exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Training and Record-Keeping
- Training records should be kept for at least three years.
- Employee medical records should be kept for the duration of employment plus 30 years.
Medical Evaluation and Follow-up
- A medical evaluation and follow-up should be provided to employees who have an exposure incident, with the goal of determining if the employee has been infected with a bloodborne pathogen.
- Employees should receive a medical evaluation and follow-up after an exposure incident within 24 hours, and the follow-up should be completed within 24 hours.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Employees should be trained on the use of PPE, including the proper use, cleaning, and disposal of gloves and other protective equipment.
- Showers should provide a continuous supply of water for at least 15 minutes to remove formaldehyde residue.
Formaldehyde Standard
- The permissible exposure limit (PEL) for formaldehyde is 0.75 ppm as an 8-hour Time Weighted Average (TWA).
- The Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) is 2 ppm for 15-minute periods.
- The Action Level is triggered when the exposure level is above 0.5 ppm.
- If the exposure level is above the Action Level but below 0.75 ppm, the employer should implement engineering and work practice controls to reduce the exposure level.
Hazard Communication Standard
- The purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard is to ensure that employees are informed about the hazards of chemicals in the workplace.
- Safety data sheets (SDS) should be stored in an easily accessible location and should be updated as necessary.
- Container labeling should include the product identifier, signal words, and hazard statements.
Exposure Control Plan
- The Exposure Control Plan should include information on the tasks that may involve exposure to bloodborne pathogens, the procedures for preventing or minimizing exposure, and the post-exposure evaluation and follow-up.
- Hepatitis B vaccinations should be offered to employees who are at risk of occupational exposure.
Funeral Home Requirements
- When the Action Level is triggered, the funeral home should implement engineering and work practice controls, provide personal protective equipment, and provide medical surveillance to employees.
- The STEL test should be conducted in a funeral home at least every 6 months, and the TWA 8-hour test should be conducted at least every 6 months.
- The funeral home should notify employees in writing of the results of monitoring within 15 days.
- Monitoring results should be kept in a record for at least 30 years.
- Remedial action is not required for formaldehyde exposure if the exposure level is below the Action Level.
- The three ongoing responsibilities of a funeral home to comply with the Formaldehyde Standard are to monitor exposure levels, implement controls to reduce exposure, and provide medical surveillance to employees.
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Test your knowledge on the Formaldehyde Standard 10 and its permissible exposure limits in the workplace. This quiz covers the different exposure levels, including the Time Weighted Average (TWA) and Short Term exposure limits. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand the regulations surrounding formaldehyde in the workplace.
