RedVector RVI-10760

Ethylene Oxide Safety

Ethylene Oxide Safety

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: RVI-10760

SME: W. Jon Wallace, CSP, MBA

This course will introduce and describe the characteristics and uses of ethylene oxide (EtO). It will also discuss the health hazards of ethylene oxide and how to protect yourself with the use of respirators and other personal protective equipment. OSHA regulations on ethylene oxide will be reviewed and will include information on exposure limits and monitoring; compliance; medical surveillance; and communication. Recommendations on engineering controls, work practices, and emergency response will be provided.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • Identify the potential hazards of Ethylene Oxide (EtO)
  • Recall safe work precautions while working with EtO
  • List employee training requirements
  • Name the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) for EtO
  • Recite the requirements contained in OSHA’s Ethylene Oxide regulation:1910.1047
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: W. Jon Wallace, CSP, MBA
W. Jon Wallace, CSP, MBA Photo
Workplace Safety was founded in 2002 by W. Jon Wallace, CSP, MBA. Jon is a Certified Safety Professional with nearly three decades occupational safety experience and is nationally recognized in the area of occupational safety. His industrial experience includes Mobil Oil and Hercules, where he not only gained the technical knowledge of occupational safety and loss control but also how to effectively implement practical, pragmatic safety solutions to everyday safety concerns. Upon obtaining his Master of Business Administration (MBA) Jon relocated to North Carolina and became a safety consultant. He has assisted clients in the chemical, nuclear, furniture, semiconductor, automotive, steel, and pharmaceutical industries with their occupational safety needs. His recent focus has been NFPA 70E® —Electrical Safe Work practices, OSHA compliance training, lockout/tagout risk assessments, robotics safety, as well as combustible dust program reviews. In addition to safety consulting, Jon is an Adjunct Assistant Professor with the School of Public Health at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is on the faculty of The University of North Carolina Education & Research Center (ERC). He teaches various safety topics including the 10- and 30-hour OSHA compliance courses. He is an Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer. Most recent achievement is being a two time finisher in the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. 
Professional Organizations
Association for Facilities Engineering - AFE - Certification (General)
Board of Certified Safety Professionals - BCSP - Certification (General)
Institute of Hazardous Materials Management - IHMM - Certification (General)