Preparing Your Company for a Flood

Floods can be a threat to companies that reside along the coastline.  Hurricanes or high levels of rain can areas to flood and damage buildings.  Some of these natural events are unprecedented and it is imperative to prepare your company for the chance of a flood to ensure the company survives this disaster.  A Certified Industrial Hygienist has the skill set and training to prepare your company for a flood or disaster.The Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) has specialized training and experience to work with your company and to develop plan that is specific to the needs of your company.  The CIH will visit your facility to assess the most appropriate plan to wade the company through this disaster.  The drainage system is a major component to disburse the water from the area and keep your facility dry.  When the drainage systems are overloaded and overcapacity, it is crucial to know what to do next to prepare your building.  Buildings set on higher elevation have an advantage and can work with the surrounding environment to provide additional layers of protection.  The CIH should be involved in the planning of a building from the start to ensure your building has every advantage possible.For buildings that have already been built, the facility must utilize alternate means to prepare the area for a disaster or flood.  Physical barriers, such as retaining walls, to keep water out can prevent the water from penetrating the building and equipment.  If physical barriers are not feasible, the CIH may suggest relocating key equipment off the ground level to ensure it is not damaged if there is a flood.  A plan of action will also be compiled by the Certified Industrial Hygienist to ensure the right people know what to do in the case of a disaster.  The actions taken during and immediately after an event can determine if the company survives beyond the disaster and how quickly the company can recover.  Click hereto contact a Certified Industrial Hygienist to prepare your company for a disaster or flood.  These events are not always predictable, but it is possible to know the company may face this challenge at some point in the future.  The preparations made today can ensure the company can recover from the disaster.  The disaster plan of action ensures the road to recovery is expedited so the company can get back to production with as little setback as possible.