Each construction site presents unique challenges that an adaptable crew must overcome for each job site. An OSHA regulation for confined spaces (29 CFR 1910.146) was not extended to construction for this reason. This is slated to be changed in July of 2013 based on the semiannual regulatory agenda published in early January. Electrical requirements are also being updated in March of 2013 to update the standard on electrical protective equipment utilized during the construction of electrical distribution and power lines.
Each construction site presents unique challenges that an adaptable crew must overcome for each job site. An OSHA regulation for confined spaces (29 CFR 1910.146) was not extended to construction for this reason. This is slated to be changed in July of 2013 based on the semiannual regulatory agenda published in early January. Electrical requirements are also being updated in March of 2013 to update the standard on electrical protective equipment utilized during the construction of electrical distribution and power lines.
OSHA continues to update and revise regulations to improve the occupational health across different jobsites. Employee safety continues to be the driving force and improved technology helps to better safeguard workers as they face hazards on the job. A Certified Industrial Hygienist stays current with the changing OSHA regulations and can work directly with your company to implement changes as needed to stay current with the shifting regulation.
The company has a responsibility to keep the employees safe while working at the facility or on the job site. The Occupational Health must be a top priority for the company to ensure the employees are safe and the company is meeting OSHA mandates. OSHA could issue costly fines for violations found. Accidents or injuries increase the probability of OSHA making a visit to the facility. The Certified Industrial Hygienist has the knowledge and experience to answer any of the OSHA Inspector’s questions.
Click hereto contact a Certified Industrial Hygienist to work on Occupational Health at your company. Regulations continue to evolve and your company has a responsibility to stay in front of the changing regulations. The cost for not staying current can be devastating to your company’s bottom line and hazardous to the employees working at the facility.
The Certified Industrial Hygienist will make an onsite visit to your facility to evaluate your company’s individual needs. A detailed report will document the findings and will contain recommendations for immediate implementation. Each job position may have unique challenges or hazards faced, which will require specific recommendations to improve worker safety. Occupational Health and Safety is a critical area for any company. Creating the various products of today continues to require companies to specialize their workforce and ask the employees to work in new and challenging environments to complete a task. The company should have a Certified Industrial Hygienist to work with to protect the employees on an ongoing basis that makes regular visits to ensure worker safety.
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.
