Office buildings present unique challenges from other types of buildings due to the large quantity of individuals that spend an extended amount of time in a relatively small amount of space. The tight density of workers requires health to be top of mind to ensure the workforce remains comfortable and healthy. A Certified Industrial Hygienist can assess your building to ensure the working conditions are safe for the employees reporting to work on a daily basis.
Office buildings present unique challenges from other types of buildings due to the large quantity of individuals that spend an extended amount of time in a relatively small amount of space. The tight density of workers requires health to be top of mind to ensure the workforce remains comfortable and healthy. A Certified Industrial Hygienist can assess your building to ensure the working conditions are safe for the employees reporting to work on a daily basis.
The actual building will be assessed by the Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) to ensure the structure is safe. Any building maintenance records will be reviewed to ensure the work is being conducted appropriately. Structural issues require immediate attention to keep the building safe and are crucial to identify and address in a timely manner. Building improvements should also be reviewed to ensure the improvements will not compromise or disrupt an already healthy environment, or will improve an issue with the current state of the building.
Water and plumbing in the building can present unique challenges from the other essentials needed in a building. Water must be available, clean, and drained away to many areas throughout the building. The appropriate pumps must be powerful enough to reach all areas of the building and can be a challenge to send up thirty stories. The water must be clean so it is useful and safe to consume. Drainage is especially important, as if water is not drained away, mold can begin to grow and contaminate many areas of the building and make many of the workers sick.
Click here to contact a Certified Industrial Hygienist to start the initial assessment on your office building to identify the challenges and opportunities for improvement. The workers in the building will benefit from a healthier work environment. The companies will increase their productivity by maintaining a healthy and productive workforce. Sick employees cost the company time and money for the days the employees are away, or the limited production they can have while they work through an illness. An unhealthy working environment can spread disease and illness throughout the building and seriously hinder production. The CIH can make an immediate impact on your company and ensure the work environment is safe moving forward. This valuable partnership with the CIH can make the difference in production and profitability for any company’s bottom line. Your company should start the process today to ensure you are competitive in your industry for tomorrow.
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.
