Asbestos exposure can lead to lasting health concerns and it is important to have your facility tested for the presence of asbestos. The hazardous substance was extensively used as an insulation material for large buildings and even residential homes. A Certified Asbestos Inspector can visit your facility to performing the appropriate testing.
Asbestos exposure can lead to lasting health concerns and it is important to have your facility tested for the presence of asbestos. The hazardous substance was extensively used as an insulation material for large buildings and even residential homes. A Certified Asbestos Inspector can visit your facility to performing the appropriate testing.
The Certified Asbestos Inspector will take samples of different surface areas. Each sample will be individually labeled to allow for each sample to be tracked throughout the process and identified later if needed. A lab will process each of the samples and send the results to the Certified Asbestos Inspector. Any positive matches for asbestos will need to be carefully evaluated to determine the immediate threat to the workers in the area and move forward appropriately.
Some asbestos surfaces due not immediately endanger the workers in the area. The asbestos could be behind the sheetrock. The substance is most dangerous in microscopic form as particles are suspended and transported in the air. The tiny particles are then inhaled and begin their damage. Other situations require the contaminated material to be immediately removed by a specialized team. The area should be sealed off to prevent further contamination of other areas and properly ventilated with a special filtration system. The workers should be in full protective body suits and utilize full face masks to prevent particles from contaminating their clothing. Material should be placed in individually labeled bags for tracking purposes. Each step of the process will be carefully documented by the Certified Asbestos Inspector to ensure everything is done properly.
Click hereto contact a Certified Asbestos Inspector to work with your company to test for the presence of asbestos. Any exposure can lead to long term damage and your company has a duty to protect each employee from the hazards at work. A comprehensive inspection will allow your company to breathe easier knowing the hazardous material is not present in your facility. The wide use of the substance has created a complicated environment that could unnecessarily endanger the health and wellbeing of your employees. The material commanded a low cost when it was used and was effective as an insulation material. Both of which are major factors in why the material was so readily used in many different circumstances as a insulation material. Take the first step today to ensure your employees are working in a safe environment and test your facility for asbestos.
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.
