Disasters and Floods can be devastating to an unprepared company. Prepared companies have a plan in place to mitigate the damage done and capability to reduce the down time caused. A Certified Industrial Hygienist can be the difference between a prepared company and one that is closing their doors due to a disaster or flood.
Disasters and Floods can be devastating to an unprepared company. Prepared companies have a plan in place to mitigate the damage done and capability to reduce the down time caused. A Certified Industrial Hygienist can be the difference between a prepared company and one that is closing their doors due to a disaster or flood.
A Certified Industrial Hygienist can perform a comprehensive assessment to develop an appropriate Disaster and Flood Management plan for your company. The process begins with a visit to your facility to witness first hand the challenges your company faces on a daily basis. The susceptibility to a disaster or flood will be scientifically explored to ensure all potential dangers are discovered. A plan will then be put together to be immediately implemented to begin safeguarding your company from a disaster or flood. The plan may call for physical barriers or a change in the way things are done. Data may require a backup in another physical region to ensure information is not lost.
A disaster or flood can be a chaotic time for everyone at the company. A clear plan of action for these events ensures everyone has a role and performs that role to ensure the company downtime is limited as much as possible. Companies that do not make adequate preparations must attempt to put all of this together in a very hectic time. Often mistakes are made and work must be redone, costing valuable time and the increased chance of more damage being done.
A flood can continue to do damage to the facility until the water is removed and the damage can be assessed. Walls can permeate the water through the drywall and the fiberglass insulation can then absorb the water and carry the liquid higher than the flood line, similar to a sponge. The drywall and insulation must then be replaced to ensure mold does not begin to grow and further complicate the problem.
Click hereto contact a Certified Industrial Hygienist to work with your company and develop a Disaster and Flood Management plan. Preparing your company for the obstacles in the future ensures your company has the tools needed to overcome those setbacks and bounce back. Now is the time to ensure your company has what it takes to bounce back from a disaster or flood. Disaster and Flood Management can give your company a competitive advantage over your competitor who does not invest in their company’s future.
Occupational Health Overcomes Everyday Hazards
Many workers face different types of hazards on a daily basis. Each company has a responsibility to proactively protect their employees from hazards encountered in the workplace. Accidents or injuries can bring production to a halt, reduce the workforce while the employee is recovering and lead to costly worker compensation claims. A Certified Industrial Hygienist can help your company improve the Occupational Health present at your facility.
The Risk from Asbestos
Asbestos poses a major health risk in many office buildings and homes due to the wide adoption and usage of asbestos as an insulator in the construction process. Asbestos can be found in the glue beneath vinyl flooring or in material applied to concrete to regulate the temperature between floors in an office building. These buildings and homes are being remodeled and modernized as an update to the space, but the demolition process can be hazardous if asbestos is present. Test for asbestos prior to starting your next remodeling project to ensure workers are safe.
Communicating the Dangers with HazCom
Hazard Communication focuses on explaining the dangers present at the workplace. The employees have a right to understand the hazards present and how to remain safe on the jobsite. A Certified Industrial Hygienist can work with your company to fulfill the HazCom requirement set forth by OSHA.
