Employees are asked to fulfill many different job roles and each position has different requirements to be fulfilled. Some job roles have inherent dangers for the employees working in those positions. Some may work from heights, while others are in a confined space or around fumes. Each unique situation may call for specific safety equipment to protect the employee from the dangers being faced.
Employees are asked to fulfill many different job roles and each position has different requirements to be fulfilled. Some job roles have inherent dangers for the employees working in those positions. Some may work from heights, while others are in a confined space or around fumes. Each unique situation may call for specific safety equipment to protect the employee from the dangers being faced.
A Certified Safety Professional can work with your company to develop a safety program and recommend Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be utilized by the employees. The Safety Program will make up the company’s safety procedures to be followed and implemented at all times while on the job site. The company should also supply and require the use of the PPE issued for each job role. The Certified Safety Professional will have specific recommendations for each position at the facility. An employee working from heights may need a harness and be tethered to a point to ensure they do not fall and injure themselves or others. Another employee working with paint and aerosols may need a respirator and a protective suit to ensure they are safe from the harmful fumes.
Each position presents unique challenges and the Certified Safety Professional has the knowledge and experience to ensure each employee is protected and safe while working on the jobsite. An accident or injury can lead to an extensive and costly recovery for the employee, while the company faces a loss in production while the employee is away. Too many accidents may lead to an investigation by OSHA to ensure the proper steps are in place for a safe working environment. Any violation could lead to costly fines.
Click hereto contact a Certified Safety Professional to work with your company to develop a comprehensive Safety Program and to implement the proper Personal Protective Equipment for all employees working at the facility. A safe facility can boost production and increase efficiency. A culture of safety must be adopted and be top of mind for all employees. The Certified Safety Professional could also conduct Safety classes on a regular periodic basis to ensure the employees continue their education and understanding of the safety policies and why they are important to follow on a daily basis. The company has a duty to protect their employees while they are working and the Certified Safety Professional can be the company’s resource to ensure the right steps are taken.
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.
