Despite the innovative designs and counter measures put in place, hardware equipment can and will fail. When a water main valve burst in your hospital’s basement, are you prepared to have the water stopped and know who to call for the cleanup? A Certified Industrial Hygienist should be at the top of your speed dial.
Despite the innovative designs and counter measures put in place, hardware equipment can and will fail. When a water main valve burst in your hospital’s basement, are you prepared to have the water stopped and know who to call for the cleanup? A Certified Industrial Hygienist should be at the top of your speed dial.
Water is unique in that it will destroy and deteriorate most things in its path. Water attacks structures by soaking drywall and wood framing. Insulation also will absorb water at many times its own weight. Electrical systems and water also do not play well together, causing electrical arcs, which destroys the equipment that is within reach of the water level. Many particulates can also be carried, so mud and debris are spread around further complicating cleanup.
Each affected area, room, and surface must be surveyed by a Certified Industrial Hygienist to determine if the structure will need to be replaced. This Professional has been trained in what to look for and anticipate in these situations to further expedite the road to recovery. The Hygienist will work directly with a remediation company to properly remove any compromised material, clean up the facility and rebuild and structures that required replacing.
An effective Disaster and Flood Response Team should be assembled prior to any event occurring so they may leap into action when disaster strikes. The key to a speedy recovery is to start the process as soon as possible. Each passing moment increases the spread of the flood and results in more damage, which will have to be repaired or replaced. Any delay exponentially increases the amount of time and money required to restore the facility to operational condition.
Click hereto contact a Certified Industrial Hygienist in your area. This professional will work with your hospital to make any preparations necessary now, prior to the disaster occurring. Often times, these suggestions will further mitigate the damages for when disaster strikes. By initiating contact now, any vetting or questions you have now can be answered and satisfied prior to a frantic cry for help while hundreds of gallons of water are pouring into the hospital by the moment! The Certified Industrial Hygienist will also be able to recommend a remediation company that works on these types of jobs and can quickly repair or replace any necessary structures to leave the hospital in the same or better condition when operations resume.
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.
