Benzene Safety Training

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Benzene Safety Training
$29.95
5.0 (1920 reviews)
  • Continuing education credit hours 0.03
  • Mobile-Friendly, Self-Paced Format
  • Nationally-Accredited, Regulatory-Approved
98% Acceptance Rate
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Course Objectives

 Know the effects of overexposure to benzene;

 Know how exposure to benzene can occur;

 Know how to reduce your risk of exposure;

 Know how to work safely with benzene;

 Know emergency and first-aid procedures in the event of exposure

Course Description

Benzene is an aromatic hydrocarbon that is produced by the burning of natural products. It is found in gasoline and other fuels, and is used in the manufacture of plastics, detergents, pesticides and other chemicals. Benzene is a clear, colorless liquid with a pleasant, sweet odor. The odor of benzene does not provide adequate warning of its hazard. In fact, benzene can cause serious health problems that you must understand if you work with it. This module covers the hazards of benzene and how to work safely with benzene. Ideal learners are all employees

Regulations/Board Approvals

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1028;

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1128

Benzene Awareness Training – An Overview

Benzene is a widely used industrial chemical found in fuels, plastics, and detergents. Despite its common use, exposure to benzene can cause serious health risks, including long-term illnesses like leukemia. The biggest danger? Its sweet odor doesn’t provide a reliable warning of its toxicity.

Our benzene awareness training teaches you how to recognize benzene hazards, reduce exposure risks, and follow safety protocols. You’ll also learn emergency response procedures in case of accidental exposure. Whether you work in manufacturing, construction, or any industry where benzene is present, this course provides the knowledge to keep yourself and your coworkers safe.

Course Curriculum

This mobile-friendly benzene safety training makes complex safety topics easy to understand:

Unit 1: Benzene Basics

Learn what benzene is and where it's commonly found in the workplace. Identify benzene in various products, including gasoline, plastics, detergents, and pesticides. Understand why this clear liquid with a sweet odor poses serious risks despite its familiar presence.

Unit 2: Health Effects

Discover how benzene affects your body in both immediate and long-term ways. Recognize symptoms of overexposure, from dizziness to more serious blood disorders. Understand why benzene is classified as a known carcinogen and the importance of minimizing exposure throughout your career.

Unit 3: Exposure Routes

Explore the three main ways benzene enters your body: breathing it in, absorbing it through skin, and accidental swallowing. Learn which protective measures work best for each exposure route. Identify high-risk situations where extra caution is necessary.

Unit 4: Safe Work Practices

Master practical techniques for working safely around benzene. Apply engineering controls, work practices, and personal protective equipment appropriate for different exposure levels. Learn proper handling, storage, and transport procedures that minimize risks.

Unit 5: Monitoring and Compliance

Understand workplace monitoring requirements and exposure limits set by OSHA (1 ppm over 8 hours). Learn how to interpret monitoring results and what actions to take at different exposure levels. Recognize your rights and your employer's responsibilities regarding benzene safety.

Unit 6: Emergency Response

Learn critical first aid procedures for benzene exposure. Practice proper response steps for spills, leaks, and personal contamination. Develop confidence in handling emergencies quickly and effectively to minimize health impacts.

Benefits of the Course

Did you know? Long-term benzene exposure is linked to over 10,000 cases of blood cancers in the U.S. each year. (Source: "Residential Ambient Benzene Exposure and Risk of Hematologic Malignancies," Wiley Online Library). This training does more than just follow the rules. It helps keep people safe and improves workplace safety.

Professional Development

Earn 0.03 continuing education credit hours that count toward your professional requirements. Add valuable safety credentials while enhancing your knowledge of hazardous chemical handling.

Better Protection

Learn exactly how benzene harms your body and the specific ways to protect yourself each day. Gain skills to prevent exposure before it happens rather than dealing with consequences later.

Clear Safety Steps

Master simple, effective safety practices, such as wearing PPE, working in ventilated areas, sealing and labeling containers, handling spills properly, and washing up after use. Be confident when working around benzene-containing materials.

Emergency Readiness

Know exactly what to do if exposure occurs. Quick, correct action during benzene incidents can prevent serious health problems and save lives.

Workplace Compliance

Meet OSHA requirements with training that satisfies regulations. Help your workplace avoid citations while creating a stronger safety culture that everyone benefits from.

Peace of Mind

Replace uncertainty with knowledge about this common but dangerous chemical. Work more comfortably knowing you understand the risks and how to manage them properly.

Why Choose LearnTastic as Your Benzene Safety Training Provider?

LearnTastic stands apart with industry-verified content and OSHA-aligned materials created by leading industry professionals. Our approach transforms complex regulations into practical skills you can apply on your first day back at work. Here’s why you should choose us:

Industry Expert Development

Our content comes from chemical safety professionals with decades of experience. Every lesson reflects real-world scenarios you might actually face when working with this aromatic hydrocarbon.

OSHA Compliance Guaranteed

Our course fully satisfies requirements under 29 CFR 1910.1028 and 29 CFR 1926.1128. Your certificate works for regulatory compliance across industries where benzene is present.

Practical Focus

We emphasize practical applications rather than just theory. You'll learn real protection strategies you can use immediately when working with gasoline, solvents, and other benzene-containing materials.

Instant Certification

Complete the course and receive your certificate right away. No waiting periods mean you can prove compliance immediately and get back to work with new safety knowledge.

Self-Paced Learning

Access the training 24/7 and learn at your convenience. Most people finish in about 45 minutes, but you can take as long as you need to understand this critical safety information fully.

Who Should Enroll for This Training

Anyone working with petroleum products, solvents, or chemicals needs this training. Thus, enroll in our benzene awareness training if you are: 

  • Oil refinery and petroleum workers

  • Chemical manufacturing employees

  • Laboratory technicians and researchers

  • Transport and shipping personnel

  • Firefighters and emergency responders

  • Maintenance crews in industrial settings

  • Environmental remediation teams

  • Safety managers and industrial hygienists

  • Anyone working with gasoline, solvents, or crude oil

Regulatory Boards

Our benzene safety training follows industry regulations to ensure workplace safety and compliance. It is approved under:

  • OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1028 – Benzene exposure limits and safety measures

  • OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1128 – Safety standards for benzene in construction

These guidelines help businesses meet safety requirements while protecting workers from harmful exposure.

Read more about the course
Benzene Safety Training
$29.95
5.0 (1920 reviews)
  • Continuing education credit hours 0.03
  • Mobile-Friendly, Self-Paced Format
  • Nationally-Accredited, Regulatory-Approved
98% Acceptance Rate
Contact us With Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions
    • What are the OSHA requirements for benzene?

      OSHA requires employers to monitor exposure levels, provide benzene awareness training, implement controls, and supply PPE when benzene exceeds 0.5 parts per million. Our course covers all elements required by 29 CFR 1910.1028, including exposure assessment, medical surveillance, and hazard communication.

    • What are the guidelines for benzene?

      Current guidelines set the permissible exposure limit (PEL) at 1 part per million (ppm) for an 8-hour workday, with a 5 ppm short-term exposure limit (STEL) for 15-minute periods. Workers must receive benzene safety training, appropriate PPE, and medical monitoring when working with benzene.

    • What is the main hazard of benzene?

      The main hazard of benzene is its carcinogenic effect, particularly causing leukemia after long-term exposure. It also damages bone marrow, reducing blood cell production, and causes immediate symptoms like dizziness, confusion, rapid heart rate, and unconsciousness at high concentrations.

    • What is the safe limit for benzene?

      OSHA sets the safe limit at 1 part per million (ppm) for an 8-hour workday. The action level is 0.5 ppm, requiring monitoring and training. The short-term exposure limit is 5 ppm for any 15 minutes. No exposure level is considered completely risk-free.