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Where should SDS be stored?
Where should SDS be stored?
In what order should SDS sheets be arranged?
In what order should SDS sheets be arranged?
What is required for container labeling?
What is required for container labeling?
When is labeling not required for a new container?
When is labeling not required for a new container?
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Who needs to receive employee training on workplace hazards?
Who needs to receive employee training on workplace hazards?
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When should employee training be conducted?
When should employee training be conducted?
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What must the funeral home institute?
What must the funeral home institute?
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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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How long should training records be kept?
How long should training records be kept?
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How long should employee medical records be kept?
How long should employee medical records be kept?
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If the formaldehyde level is below which ppm, but above the action level, the funeral home must take remedial steps?
If the formaldehyde level is below which ppm, but above the action level, the funeral home must take remedial steps?
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What is the recommended number of air exchanges per hour in the preparation room?
What is the recommended number of air exchanges per hour in the preparation room?
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How often must the funeral home do monitoring tests until the exposure level is below the action level?
How often must the funeral home do monitoring tests until the exposure level is below the action level?
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What is the third remedial step that the funeral home must take if the exposure levels exceed certain thresholds?
What is the third remedial step that the funeral home must take if the exposure levels exceed certain thresholds?
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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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What information do safety data sheets (SDS) contain?
What information do safety data sheets (SDS) contain?
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How many additional remedial steps must be taken if the formaldehyde levels exceed certain thresholds?
How many additional remedial steps must be taken if the formaldehyde levels exceed certain thresholds?
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What is the duration for which a copy of the physician's report must be kept by the employer?
What is the duration for which a copy of the physician's report must be kept by the employer?
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What is the first remedial step that the funeral home must take if the formaldehyde exposure level is above the action level?
What is the first remedial step that the funeral home must take if the formaldehyde exposure level is above the action level?
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Who decides whether to conduct a physical examination of the employee during medical surveillance?
Who decides whether to conduct a physical examination of the employee during medical surveillance?
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Study Notes
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
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Test your knowledge on the proper steps funeral homes must take to ensure safe levels of formaldehyde exposure. This quiz will cover topics such as reduction techniques, air exchange requirements, and periodic monitoring.
