Carcinogen Awareness
The Center of Disease Control states that Millions of U.S. workers are exposed to substances that have tested as carcinogens in animal studies. However, less than two percent of chemicals in commerce have been tested for carcinogenicity. Carcinogens are agents that can cause cancer. In general industries, there are many potential exposures to carcinogens. Generally, workplace exposures are considered to be at higher levels than for public exposures.
This course is designed to give the learner knowledge and skills needed to understand the hazards of carcinogens in the workplace and how to prevent them. The course covers the general topics that need to be discussed as required by OSHA in 1910.1003(e)(5), but an employee must receive specific information about the carcinogen (in all of the sections of the regulation) from the employer before working. When the course is over the learner should be able to identify the characteristics and hazards of carcinogens, recognize those agencies that regulate carcinogens as well as those occupations associated with carcinogen exposure, and identify possible carcinogen-exposure preventive measures.
Relevant Standards: 29 CFR 1910 Subpart Z
- Linear Duration/min: 00:14:39
- Complexity/Difficulty: Level I (very easy)
- Interactivity: Level II
- Prerequisites: None
Competencies:
To successfully complete this course, the Learner will demonstrate the ability to:
- CHM 2.1.0 Introduction and objectives 01:16
- CHM 2.2.0 Identify the characteristics and hazards of carcinogens 02:27
- CHM 2.3.0 Identify carcinogen-regulating agencies and occupations commonly associated with carcinogen exposure 02:38
- CHM 2.4.0 Identify possible carcinogen-exposure preventive measures 03:01
