Overview & Objectives
The Coke Oven Emissions Awareness for General Industry course from Exceed Safety is designed to share the three main routes of exposure, as well as essential coke oven safety knowledge for the General Industry sector. Participants can expect this course to focus on OSHA standards established by Sbpart Z 29 CFR 191.1029. This training is designed to help mitigate the risks of lung and kidney cancers for those who work around bituminous and other forms of coal. Learn essential personal protective equipment (PPE), risk mitigation techniques, and more.
Exceed Safety’s Coke Oven Emissions Awareness for General Industry course defines what both employers and employees must do to prevent toxic exposure to emissions from coke ovens. Specific course topics include the following:
- Properties and uses of coke ovens
- Primary routes of exposure to emissions from coke ovens
- Primary health hazards and permissible exposure limits (PELs)
- Safety requirements and PPE
Specific industry terms covered throughout the course include the following:
- OSHA
- PPE
- PEL
- Bituminous coal
- Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
- Hygiene facilities and practices
- Medical surveillance
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
