HazCom or Hazard Communication is a requirement for many manufacturing companies that work utilize hazardous chemicals during the production of their product or service. Employees have a right to understand the health and safety risks while on the job. A Certified Industrial Hygienist can work with your company to ensure compliance with the most current OSHA regulations.
HazCom or Hazard Communication is a requirement for many manufacturing companies that work utilize hazardous chemicals during the production of their product or service. Employees have a right to understand the health and safety risks while on the job. A Certified Industrial Hygienist can work with your company to ensure compliance with the most current OSHA regulations.
Hazard Communications focuses on the employee’s right to understand the hazards in the workplace. An employee that is aware of the hazards and understands how to remain safe in that environment is safer for not only themselves, but a safer environment is created for everyone at the facility. Employees may require Personal Protective Equipment to be issued to ensure they are safe.
The Certified Industrial Hygienist can work with your company to understand the challenges and hazards present at your facility. This expert has the training and experience to work with your company on each step of HazCom. Personal Protective Equipment can be selected by the Certified Industrial Hygienist to ensure the right equipment for each job role. Selecting the equipment is only a part of the equation; the equipment must then be fitted to the employee and routinely maintained to ensure proper functioning order. A respirator must have the proper seal and harnesses should be the correct size and adjusted. The routine inspections ensure filters are replaced in respirators and clasps are replaced on harnesses. As equipment wears out, new equipment should be issued.
Click hereto contact a Certified Industrial Hygienist to work with your company regarding Hazard Communication. The employees have a right to understand the hazards they face and how to stay safe while at work. Continuing Education can be instructed by the Certified Industrial Hygienist to ensure the employee is current with the latest policies. OSHA requires companies to take a proactive approach on employee safety. Companies that violate OSHA requirements are subject to costly fines that can drastically impact any company’s bottom line. The Certified Industrial Hygienist can ensure your company stays in compliance and the safety at the facility improves. Employee safety should be top of mind for any successful company. Technology continues to innovate new ways to raise the bar on safety at work and it is critical for your company to keep up with modern improvements. Take the necessary steps today to improve safety at your facility and move to a brighter future with safety in mind.
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.
