Environmental Consultants can assist a business in many different ways. One of those ways is working with a company to inventory all of the chemicals they have present at their facility. OSHA requires that each chemical be accounted for and have the appropriate documentation provided to employees that work with the substance. Many hazardous chemicals can behave in different ways in various conditions. It is important that the employee be provided the pertinent information to know how to safely interact with that hazard.
Environmental Consultants can assist a business in many different ways. One of those ways is working with a company to inventory all of the chemicals they have present at their facility. OSHA requires that each chemical be accounted for and have the appropriate documentation provided to employees that work with the substance. Many hazardous chemicals can behave in different ways in various conditions. It is important that the employee be provided the pertinent information to know how to safely interact with that hazard.
A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides each employee with a wealth of information of how to properly work with and around a hazardous chemical. The MSDS for each chemical should be provided by the company to the employee. The company can often acquire this informational sheet from the manufacturer of the chemical. An Environmental Consultant can work with the company to ensure each MSDS is up to date, available for any chemical present, and work with the company to provide a deliver system so the information is accessible to each employee.
Should an accident happen, each critical moment can drastically affect the outcome of the situation. An employee needs to be able to access information from the MSDS quickly. A key component of the access is to have an organized system that aids the employee in accessing the needed information in a timely manner. The Environmental Consultant can help organize and establish an access method that works within the needs of your company. This may contain a physical copy that is sorted, or an electronic interface that quickly brings up the information
Click hereto contact an Environmental Consultant in your area. This Professional can aid your company on multiple levels. The first level is creating an inventory list of all chemicals that are present at your company. The next step is gathering the required documentation for each substance and ensuring it is up to date. The final step is providing an organized way to provide the information to the employee that works with the hazard on a day to day basis. The Environmental Consultant can also be of great aid when OSHA makes a visit to your company. Any violations could lead to costly fines and invite OSHA to take a closer look at the entire facility, top to bottom. The enhanced scrutiny can increase the regularity of visits, once your company appears on OSHA’s radar. It is important for the safety of the employees and to avoid costly fines to get it right the first time by working closely with an Environmental Consultant.
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.
