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	MONITORING: All ethylene oxide sterilizers and equipment shall be surveyed every six 6 months by an engineering service to meet OSHA and AQMD standards. This technical consultation report will be submitted to the Engineering Department for recommended repairs. All personnel who have contact with the ethylene oxide sterilizers shall be monitored on an individual basis monthly for exposure profiles. Exposure profiles shall be placed in ETO manual for three 3 years. At the end of three 3 years, this information shall be sent to storage for a period of 30 years. EMPLOYEE TRAINING: The...
Second excerpt:
	... reproductive problems, peripheral neuropathy, altered behavior, anemia, secondary respiratory infections, abnormal nerve conduction, velocity, cataracts and may cause sensitization i.e., eye or upper respiratory irritation At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, each employee shall be provided with information and training on ethylene oxide. This training will include the proper use of the sterilizer, handling techniques and precautions, potential routes of...