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Engineering and work practice controls are the first line
of defense against formaldehyde hazards. For instances where engineering
and work practice controls cannot reduce employee exposure,
respirators and personal protective equipment (PPE) are used.
The following references provide possible solutions for formaldehyde hazards in the workplace.
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). OSHA Safety and Health Topics
Page. Provides safety and health information about personal protective equipment (PPE)
that is designed to prevent or lessen the severity of injuries to workers when engineering the administrative controls are
not feasible or effective in reducing these exposures to acceptable levels.
- Ventilation.
OSHA Safety and Health Topics Page. Provides safety and
health information about ventilation in the workplace. Ventilation is one of the most common engineering controls used to control
chemical hazards in the workplace.
- Controlling
Formaldehyde Exposures During Embalming. US Department of Health and
Human Services (DHHS), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Publication No. 98-149, (1998,
October). Describes a local exhaust ventilation system for controlling exposures during embalming.
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U.S. Geological Survey Manual. US Geological Survey (USGS) SM 445-2-H.
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