Benzene Awareness

Benzene is a hazardous substance that can cause many health problems, ranging from shortness of breath and headaches to anemia and leukemia. This online safety training course teaches you how to reduce the risks associated with exposure to benzene.

Viewers learn they can refer to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) at the work site for information about benzene, including its characteristics, health hazards, exposure limits, and first aid. This course explains the precautions that must be taken while working in a regulated area such as wearing a respirator and other personal protective equipment (PPE). This course also explains what benzene exposure levels are, and how to respond in case of exposure.

Reduce the risks of working around benzene by watching this safety training course.

   This course is in the Video On Demand format, to read about Video On Demand features click here.

Anyone who works around benzene

• Introduction
• Health & Physical Characteristics
• Hazardous Cargo
• Exposure Levels
• Personal Protective Measures
• Medical Response

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