Fundamentals of Working Safely with Formaldehyde and Glutaraldehyde

Course Description

This basic-level course introduces clinical and public health laboratory professionals to the properties of formaldehyde and glutaraldehyde and the hazards, exposure routes, health effects, control measures, and response procedures for incidents involving these chemicals.

Audience

Clinical and public health laboratory professionals, safety professionals, and others interested in the safe use of formaldehyde and glutaraldehyde.

Accessibility

Course content is closed captioned, where applicable, and optimized for a screen reader.

Objectives

At the end of this course, learners should be able to:

• Identify the general information about formaldehyde and glutaraldehyde, such as related standards and properties of the chemicals
• Describe the hazards, exposure routes, and health effects associated with the use of formaldehyde and glutaraldehyde
• Explain how to apply control measures for reducing exposure to formaldehyde and glutaraldehyde
• Summarize the proper response and reporting procedures for incidents that involve formaldehyde and glutaraldehyde