Is your company prepared to overcome a disaster or flood that comes expectantly tomorrow? Many companies are not, and would need an extended amount of time to overcome the damage that could be done; if the company was able to recover at all. The recent hurricane that shut down most of the East Coast is a testament to the need for a company to have an action plan.
Is your company prepared to overcome a disaster or flood that comes expectantly tomorrow? Many companies are not, and would need an extended amount of time to overcome the damage that could be done; if the company was able to recover at all. The recent hurricane that shut down most of the East Coast is a testament to the need for a company to have an action plan.
Your company does not have to go this road alone, and should rely on the expertise of a professional that works in these types of environments on a daily basis. A Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) can work with your company to develop a Disaster and Flood Management Plan to prepare your company. The CIH will need to visit your facility and understand the individual needs your company has to develop a tailor made action plan. The plan assigns each person a role and outlines who needs to be brought in to help the company recover from a disaster or flood.
Once the event occurs, people are sent scrambling to mitigate the damage. The frantic decisions are often made in haste and could delay the recovery process unnecessarily. A Disaster and Flood Management Plan outlines a step by step guide for the order that things need to be done. The Certified Industrial Hygienist can also be on call with your company to do a proper assessment of the damage done. A water main that breaks needs to be shut down to stop further damage from being done. The water needs to be drained and removed from any affected areas. The facility should then be cleaned from any debris left and damaged areas be replaced. If the proper steps are not taken, mold could develop behind the walls and lead to more problems down the road and impact the health of anyone in the area.
Click hereto contact a Certified Industrial Hygienist to work with your company to develop a Disaster and Flood Management program to ensure your company is ready for the uncertainty of tomorrow. The company will gain the ability to overcome the obstacles because a plan has been developed and is ready to be implemented at the onset of a disaster. Production can be quickly reestablished and the company can edge out the competition with preparation taken today. The global economy requires companies to increase efficiency to stay relevant and Disaster and Flood Management is a key component.
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.