Funeral Home Formaldehyde Safety Quiz

SDS Storage and Arrangement

• SDS sheets should be stored in a easily accessible location
• SDS sheets should be arranged in alphabetical order by product name

Container Labeling

• Containers should be labeled with the product name, hazard warnings, and pictograms

Employee Training

• All employees who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals must receive training on workplace hazards
• Training should be conducted at the time of initial assignment and whenever a new hazard is introduced
• Employers must provide additional training if there are changes in the workplace or in the hazards present

Bloodborne Pathogen Standard

• The purpose of the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard is to protect employees from occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens

Training Records

• Training records must be kept for three years

Medical Records

• Employee medical records must be kept for thirty years after the employee leaves the company

Formaldehyde Remediation

• If formaldehyde levels are between 0.5 and 0.75 ppm, the funeral home must take remedial steps
• Remedial steps include air monitoring, medical surveillance, and employee training
• The funeral home must take three additional remedial steps if formaldehyde levels exceed 0.75 ppm
• If formaldehyde levels exceed 1 ppm, the first remedial step is to re-assess the ventilation system

Air Quality

• The recommended number of air exchanges per hour in the preparation room is 10-12

Monitoring Tests

• The funeral home must conduct monitoring tests every six months until the exposure level is below the action level

Hazard Communication Standard

• The purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard is to ensure that employees have the hazard information they need to protect themselves

SDS Content

• Safety Data Sheets (SDS) contain information on the safe handling, use, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals