Arsenic Awareness

0.5 hr. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: RVCT-978

SME: Vector Solutions Commercial

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Arsenic is a metalloid that has many uses and is found in pesticides, wood preservatives, semiconductors, and alloying agents. However, arsenic is toxic to humans even at very low concentrations. This course discusses the physical properties of arsenic, the health hazards associated with arsenic, and exposure limits. It also covers engineering and administrative controls.

Objectives SME

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Identify some of the physical properties of arsenic
List some of the historical uses of arsenic
Identify the largest contemporary use of arsenic
List some of the health hazards associated with arsenic
Describe why arsenic is used as a poison
Differentiate between engineering controls and administrative controls
Discuss the types of arsenic exposure and define the exposure limits types laid out by OSHA

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