Industrial Hygiene Improves Working Conditions

Manufacturing companies can be inherently dangerous.  Equipment can be large and heavy which presents employees challenges when working with that equipment.  Worker safety should be a top priority for companies that wish to decrease cost from worker compensation, and decrease accidents and injuries at the facility.  A comprehensive assessment by a Certified Industrial Hygienist helps the company identify potential hazards and implement solutions to reduce the risk of injuries to workers.

An onsite visit by the Certified Industrial Hygienist is crucial to identify the individual needs of the facility to identify specific areas that need improvement.  Some instances revise corporate policies to be revised to promote a culture of safety.  A culture of safety starts with employee training scheduled at regular intervals to keep safety top of mind while performing their duties on the job.  The Certified Industrial Hygienist can conduct classes for groups of employees throughout the year to ensure each employee understands the inherent risks at the manufacturing facility and has the knowledge to stay safe. 

Equipment can also be required for the employees to utilize while working through their daily responsibilities.  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provides each employee with protective gear that has been specifically tailored to keep them safe during their job position.  For example, hard hats can be issued to employees that have the potential for objects to fall from above.  The company should ensure that the hard hat fits the employee properly and the employee wears that hardhat at all times while they face the hazard.  The corporate culture of utilizing the equipment should be spread from the top down.  A company should monitor the use of the equipment to ensure it is being used and used effectively to protect the employees.  Equipment that sits in the employee’s locker cannot offer any protection. 

Click hereto contact a Certified Industrial Hygienist to work with your company.  The first step to improving working conditions starts with the proper training for employees.  Safety should be a top priority at the company and the corporate culture should ensure that safety is at the forefront of the employee’s mind.  Jobs continue to specialize, which raises the need for different job roles to be protected in different ways.  A painter faces different health risks than a construction worker that is welding beams forty stories above ground level.  A Certified Industrial Hygienist has specialized training to identify the needs of both positions to keep all employees safe.