Employees are trending to spend more and more time in an office environment as companies continue to further specialize. Companies are condensing working areas for more and more employees to work in close proximity to one another. This proves to be a health challenge as more individuals share the same space. Indoor Air Quality can provide a huge challenge for this trend if the right preparations are not made.
Employees are trending to spend more and more time in an office environment as companies continue to further specialize. Companies are condensing working areas for more and more employees to work in close proximity to one another. This proves to be a health challenge as more individuals share the same space. Indoor Air Quality can provide a huge challenge for this trend if the right preparations are not made.
Poor Indoor Air Quality can cause employees to become ill and miss more time at work while recovering. Illness can spread quickly across the office and impact the company’s productivity. A large component of the quality of air in an office building is controlled by the ventilation system. Not enough air flowing from the outside could cause a buildup inside the building of gases. Air should also be evenly distributed throughout the building or certain areas could become problematic. Ventilation systems are typically put together as after thoughts during the construction of the building, which can create unnecessary challenges when designing a well-constructed system.
A Certified Industrial Hygienist can visit your company to take measurements to test the Indoor Air Quality conditions at your office. The Certified Industrial Hygienist has specialized training and equipment to properly monitor the levels and determine if any present a health risk. Results could require the ventilation system at the building to be reworked to allow for better air flow or distribution. Outside air should also be allowed to filter inside to ensure there are not high levels of carbon monoxide that build up in the office.
Click hereto contact a Certified Industrial Hygienist to assess your company’s Indoor Air Quality. These measurements can help improve the health and safety while at the workplace. Employees are one of the company’s most expensive assets and considerations should be made to keep the workforce healthy and productive. Sick time and illness can hinder production and impact the company’s profit margin. Most employers offer a health plan that is cofounded by the company and employees. A large number of claims increases cost on both parties. The company can take the next step to ensure premiums do not increase further by ensuring the Indoor Air Quality is within safe levels that are verified by a Certified Industrial Hygienist. Taking the first step today allows for a healthier and brighter tomorrow by focusing on the health of the employees, because people are worth protecting.
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.
