Risk is inherent to any business that is operating todays. Events occur that could be a significant setback and difficult to overcome. Disaster Management is an evaluation to determine how likely an event is to occur, what disasters are possible, and what to do if the disaster happens. Flood Management focuses on floods, specifically; and determines what factors might need to occur for a flood and the steps to prevent the flood from ever occurring.
Risk is inherent to any business that is operating todays. Events occur that could be a significant setback and difficult to overcome. Disaster Management is an evaluation to determine how likely an event is to occur, what disasters are possible, and what to do if the disaster happens. Flood Management focuses on floods, specifically; and determines what factors might need to occur for a flood and the steps to prevent the flood from ever occurring.
Disaster Management takes into account many different factors that may include the region the facility is located, the particular land, how the facility is located, and the different activities that occur in the facility. A facility that is located in the Northern United States is more likely have harsher winters, which has certain factors that must be considered. A rainy area must focus on a drainage system for heavy rains. The position of the facility on the land also plays a role if the building is in a valley or on a hill. A facility working with fire or molten materials has different risks than one working strictly with hazard materials.
Flood Management focuses on one of the most frequently occurring disasters. Floods can happen in many climates and cause unique challenges. A facility located on a flood plain must take special considerations and preparations for the increased likelihood of a flood occurring. Water mains can fail or harsh rains that last for days can bring massive amounts of water to the area with nowhere to go.
A Certified Industrial Hygienist can work with your company to determine what risks are likely and prepare an action plan for if and when these events occur. The plan will include an implementable guide to assign roles and get the right people working to restore working order at the facility. The plan can save valuable time by implementing a solution to recover. Some preparations may be in order which could stop the disaster from even occurring. A storm water plan implemented could save time and money down the road.
Click hereto contact a Certified Industrial Hygienist to star working with your company today. This invaluable resource can walk your company through the necessary steps for when a disaster strikes. The company needs to have a plan ready to go, rather than be scrambling once the disaster occurs. Time taken to prevent the disaster now or plan steps to recover will save additional damage and cost down the road.
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.
