While formaldehyde is used in many laboratory operations, it can still be a significant health hazard. The results of mishandling formaldehyde can be serious. They can range from the short-term discomfort associated with minor burns or skin irritation... to chronic effects from a lifetime of overexposure.

AB Defense System's training products on "The OSHA Formaldehyde Standard" provide training that is required by this standard, focusing on the rules and procedures that the standard establishes for working with this potentially dangerous chemical. Topics covered in these products include: