Hazards exist in many workplace environments in different forms and shapes. Some hazards may be more identifiable than others. A Certified Industrial Hygienist has the skill set to detect all forms of hazards at the workplace to improve the working conditions for each job role at the facility.
Hazards exist in many workplace environments in different forms and shapes. Some hazards may be more identifiable than others. A Certified Industrial Hygienist has the skill set to detect all forms of hazards at the workplace to improve the working conditions for each job role at the facility.
The Certified Industrial Hygienist will visit your workplace to start the Industrial Hygiene Monitoring process. This professional will look for safety hazards that face each employee in the different job roles that are carried out on a day to day basis. Any potential hazards will be documented and compiled into a detailed report and given to the management team. Recommendations for areas of concern will also be included for the company to immediately implement.
Some recommendations might be the procedure taken while performing a specific task. Other recommendations may require new equipment to be utilized that is safer for the employee to utilized while working. The recommendation could also include safety equipment for the employee to be updated and utilized. Safety equipment can vary drastically between different job types and demands of the position. A Certified Industrial Hygienist has an awareness of the products available on the market and ways those could be utilized to protect the employee working.
Click hereto contact a Certified Industrial Hygienist to begin working with your company. Industrial Hygiene Monitoring evaluates the workplace and should be done at regular intervals moving forward. The Certified Industrial Hygienist should be notified when job roles evolve or production changes. The new processes may have very different demands on the employees than the previous positions. Each position should be scrutinized to ensure the proper precautions are taken to protect the employee at the workplace.
Employee safety is a top priority for OSHA and costly fines could be given for violations that are found. Accidents or injuries can draw the attention of OSHA and have costly workers compensation claims. The production also suffers due to the loss of production by the employee. It is in the company’s best interest to ensure a safe working environment for every employee at the facility. Employees continue to be a high cost for the company and should be protected as one of the most valued assets the company has. A proactive approach by the company now can prevent accident or injury in the future by taking the necessary precautions and following the recommendations given by the Certified Industrial Hygienist.
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.
