Many workplaces require the skills and services of an Industrial Hygienist for continued monitoring of their daily operations. A Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) can ensure OSHA mandates are being fulfilled as the requirements changed and evolve.
Many workplaces require the skills and services of an Industrial Hygienist for continued monitoring of their daily operations. A Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) can ensure OSHA mandates are being fulfilled as the requirements changed and evolve.
Some facilities require a chemical inventory to be taken and updated on a regular basis to ensure compliance with OSHA. Each chemical must be accounted for and a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) must be available to the people working with and around the chemicals. The MSDS sheets must be up to date with the most current information available by the manufacturer. The list of chemicals on hand must be available for any surprise inspections. The chemicals must also be stored in the proper way to not cause additional safety concerns. The CIH can perform this work for your company and provide a detailed report.
The company should also utilize a CIH for any OSHA visits to be the spokesperson. OSHA conducts visits for a variety of reasons and the CIH is familiar with working with OSHA and should be utilized to do so for the company. The inspector is looking for a specific thing and certain things must be taken into consideration when working with OSHA. The Certified Industrial Hygienist has the knowledge and experience to avoid any unnecessary, and potentially negative, situations when OSHA visits.
The Certified Industrial Hygienist can provide the company options for different ways of resolving potential concerns and can work with the company for solutions. Some solutions may need to be implemented in stages for budgetary and planning purposes. The Certified Industrial Hygienist will also keep the company up to date with changing regulation released. For instance, a storm water plan was recently required to meet new regulations. This could be a costly fine if not properly done.
The Certified Industrial Hygienist can improve the working conditions of the facility and keep the company up to date with the continually changing regulations and mandates. OSHA could implement costly fines and levy penalties for not remaining compliant. It is the company’s responsibility to stay current and the CIH can ensure the company does so. Click hereto contact a Certified Industrial Hygienist to start working with your company on an ongoing basis. This is the first step towards safer working conditions, which leads to lower worker compensation claims and accidents. Safety should be top priority for any company that plans for success in the 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.
