Clarifies the different types of EtO exposure monitoring. List and explain the exposure levels used by OSHA. Reviews the exposure monitoring requirements in OSHA’s EtO rules. Outlines the monitoring decisions that the employer needs to make when employees work in areas where EtO is present. Topics covered: Health and fire hazards of ethylene oxide. How can you be exposed to ethylene oxide? How do we control your ethylene oxide exposure? How to protect yourself from ethylene oxide. Use of respirators. Medical surveillance & medical removal. OSHA rules on ethylene oxide.
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Healthcare facility safety officers, sterilization technicians, hospital and clinical managers, environmental health and safety (EHS) professionals, and laboratory personnel handling EtO.