Funeral Home Formaldehyde Safety Quiz
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Funeral Home Formaldehyde Safety Quiz

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Where should SDS be stored?

  • In a three-ring binder in the preparation room (correct)
  • In a filing cabinet in the office
  • In a display case in the lobby
  • In a locked storage room

    • In what order should SDS sheets be arranged?

  • Numerical order
  • Alphabetical order by manufacturer name
  • Chronological order
  • Alphabetical order by product name (correct)

    • What is required for container labeling?

  • Manufacturer name only
  • Product name and hazard warnings (correct)
  • Manufacturer name and address
  • Product name only

    • When is labeling not required for a new container?

    <p>When the new container is less than 10 gallons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who needs to receive employee training on workplace hazards?

    <p>All employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should employee training be conducted?

    <p>employee should be retrained whenever a new workplace hazard is introduced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the funeral home institute?

    <p>A written hazard communication program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard?

    <p>To protect employees from biological hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long should training records be kept?

    <p>5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long should employee medical records be kept?

    <p>30 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the formaldehyde level is below which ppm, but above the action level, the funeral home must take remedial steps?

    <p>0.75 ppm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended number of air exchanges per hour in the preparation room?

    <p>15</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often must the funeral home do monitoring tests until the exposure level is below the action level?

    <p>Every 6 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the third remedial step that the funeral home must take if the exposure levels exceed certain thresholds?

    <p>Provide respirators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard?

    <p>To inform employees about hazardous materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information do safety data sheets (SDS) contain?

    <p>Information about hazardous substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many additional remedial steps must be taken if the formaldehyde levels exceed certain thresholds?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duration for which a copy of the physician's report must be kept by the employer?

    <p>30 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first remedial step that the funeral home must take if the formaldehyde exposure level is above the action level?

    <p>Institute a written plan for immediate reduction in exposure levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who decides whether to conduct a physical examination of the employee during medical surveillance?

    <p>The physician</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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