Benzene Awareness - Online

Benzene Awareness

Benzene is a sweet-smelling, colorless liquid that can be extracted from coal and petroleum. Benzene is mostly used as a solvent in the manufacturing processes of medicines, dyes, linoleum, oil cloth, pesticides, plastics, paints and other coatings, varnishes, lacquers, explosives, and even gasoline. However, benzene is an extremely flammable substance and a known carcinogen that can cause other significant health problems. 

Employees who complete this course will display the ability to recognize the hazards, common sources and recommended safe work practices associated with benzene.

Course Topics

• Identify the common uses, sources, and hazards of benzene
• Recognize OSHA's safety requirements for workplaces in which benzene is present
• Identify possible exposure controls

Who needs Benzene Training?

This course is designed for all employees working in occupations that are associated with benzene hazards, and will help employers comply with OSHA's regulations on benzene. This training is available in both English and Spanish language versions.

Time to Complete Course

45 Minutes

Standards

OSH Act (5)(a)(1) General Duty Clause; 29 CFR 1910.1028

Prerequisites

None

Languages

English and Spanish