Occupational Safety focuses on the health and safety of employees that work at your company. The company has an obligation to implement steps to increase the safety of the work environment. A Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) can work with your company to take the steps needed to improve worker’s safety. The CIH will visit your company to determine what specific things pose risks and compile solutions to reduce the potential for injury or health risk.
Occupational Safety focuses on the health and safety of employees that work at your company. The company has an obligation to implement steps to increase the safety of the work environment. A Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) can work with your company to take the steps needed to improve worker’s safety. The CIH will visit your company to determine what specific things pose risks and compile solutions to reduce the potential for injury or health risk.
Samples of different substances may be taken to determine if toxic levels exist and what exposure the employees might face on a daily basis. Air Quality samples may also be taken in different parts of the facility to evaluate if circulation is adequate in all areas of work.
Some employees face physical hazards on the job and the Certified Industrial Hygienist may recommend a piece of personal protection equipment (PPE) to be implemented. This could be a harness to safeguard the employee from a fall hazard or eye protection to shield from sharp or flying objects. The employee may be exposed to high levels of noise and need hearing protection or special clothing while working in excessively hot or cold conditions. The situations can vary widely and it is crucial the Certified Industrial Hygienist make an onsite visit to determine what physical health risks are present at the facility.
Some hazards to the employee could be chemical. Facilities with these types of hazards must take special precautions to ensure the occupational safety of each of the employees in this inherently dangerous environment. Employees should be given training on how to work with the chemicals in a safe way and the training should occur on a frequent and regularly scheduled interval. The continued education allows the employee to be refreshed on the proper ways of working with the material and allows for any updates to be implemented in a timely manner.
Occupational Safety is a major focus of OSHA and has shown to decrease worker’s illness and injury as different aspects are implemented to improve working conditions for employees. The company has a duty to take a proactive approach regarding worker’s safety during their daily roles. A resource for evaluating areas for improvement can be the Certified Industrial Hygienist. This expert has the training and knowledge to work with your company and implement solutions to improve the conditions at your company. Click hereto contact a Certified Industrial Hygienist today to take the first step for your company.
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.
