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) Chemical resistant aprons protect against ) Provide eyewash facilities in areas where splashes to the body, splashing may occur with solutions that )' Chemical safety goggles protect eyes from contain 0.1% or more formaldehyde. Provide splashes, emergency showers in areas where solutions of 1% or more formaldehyde are used. Where Face shields with chemical safety goggles both are required, locate them together within protect the entire face from splashes. 10 seconds of the splash area {Title 8, Respirators should be used as specified in the Section 5162). formaldehyde regulation, only if ventilation > Use laboratory fume hoods when working and other control methods arcs not cj]ective or with open containers of formaldehyde and feasible. Employers also must comply with specimens preserved in formaldehyde. the Cal/OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard ) Label all containers as specified in the (Title 8, Section 5144). formaldehyde regulation. Inform and train workers ) Cap storage containers immediately when formaldehyde is not do use. Explain and discuss the forrnnldehyde ) regulation and MSDSs. Do not use formaldehyde on surfaces like carpets that can't be cleaned easily. >, Educate employees about formaldehyde health hazards and symptoms of overexposure. Minimize exposure from spills and Emphasize the importance of reporting contaminated material symptoms early. 3R instruct employees on the use of,safe work Perform preventive maintenance on equipment procedures. and inspect frequenrly to detect beaks and spills. Develop procedures to contain spills, Demonstrate the proper use and maintenancedecontaminate work arras, and dispose of ventilation systems_ waste fume hoods and other [oval exhaustdecontaminate in work areas where spills may occur. ,n ) Explain the purpose and limitations of > Use formaldehyde neutralization pads or sheets personal protective clothing and equipment where small spills or drips may occur on work and demonstrate how to use them properly. surfaces. instruct employees on how to respond to ) Repair all leaks and clean up spills promptly spills and emergencies, and on safe clean-up Ensure that employees are wearing suitable procedures protective equipment and are trained. Conduct drills on emergency procedures that Use formaldehyde neutralization products include each employee's specific duties. that neutralize quickly and don't generate hazardous by-products. Ensure that employees understand the >, Promptly remove contaminated material, such Information and rraininq. as towels, clothing, and sponges From the Establish and use safe work procedures work area. Ventilate contaminated clothing and equipment ) identify regulated areas where formaldehyde in properly labeled and established storage areas. concentrations exceed the PEL or the STEL. Have only persons trained in formaldehyde Post with signs required by the regulation, and hazards remove them. limit access to persons trained on the hazards ) Place contaminated tuaste and debris for of formaldehyde. disposal in sealed, labeled containers that warn of formaldehyde hazards.