| Document ID (ISN) | 107140 |
| CIS number |
07-1148 |
| ISBN(s) |
978-2-89631-064-7 (fr); 978-2-89631-068-5 (En) |
| Year |
2006 |
| Convention or series no. |
Guide RG-471
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| Author(s) |
Goyer N., Bégin D., Beaudry C., Bouchard M., Carrier G., Lavoué J., Noisel N., Gérin M. |
| Title |
Prevention guide - Formaldehyde in the workplace |
| Original title |
Guide de prévention - Le formaldéhyde en milieu de travail [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail du Québec (IRSST), 505 boul. de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal (Quebec) H3A 3C2, Canada, 2006. 51p. 55 ref. Price: CAD 21.20. Downloadable version (PDF format) free of charge. |
| Internet access |
http://www.irsst.qc.ca/files/documents/PubIRSST/RG-471.pdf [in French]
http://www.irsst.qc.ca/files/documents/PubIRSST/RG-473.pdf [in English]
|
| Abstract |
For three years, the IRSST carried out a study to evaluate the economic and health effects of lowering the permissible exposure value for formaldehyde in Quebec. The aim of this guide and collection of safety data sheets is to bring together all the safety and health aspects related to formaldehyde. Contents: general information on formaldehyde; health effects and first aid; regulations; exposure measurement; control of exposure; recommendations for specific sectors of the economy. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
formaldehyde; Quebec; health hazards; exposure evaluation; limitation of exposure |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
threshold limit values; funeral services; forestry and logging; Canada; laboratory work; report; IARC; phenol-formaldehyde polymers; irritation; asthma; handling and storage; first aid; personal protective equipment; spills; furniture industry; determination in air; medical supervision; exposure tests; safety guides; carcinogens |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | Canada |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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| Browse category(ies) |
Exposure evaluation
Aldehydes
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