A major disaster or flood can cause havoc to ensue and cease business operations at your workplace. The longer the flood water sits the larger amount of damage that the water causes to the building and materials in the facility. A Certified Industrial Hygienist can work with your company to perform the initial assessment of affected areas and develop a plan to restore working order of the facility.
A major disaster or flood can cause havoc to ensue and cease business operations at your workplace. The longer the flood water sits the larger amount of damage that the water causes to the building and materials in the facility. A Certified Industrial Hygienist can work with your company to perform the initial assessment of affected areas and develop a plan to restore working order of the facility.
The initial response to a disaster and flood can be one of panic. The first few steps that the company makes can change the length of time and difficulty to recover from the disaster. The first step is to stop the water from coming in. If a pipe has burst, then the water must be shut off as quickly as possible to stop further damage from occurring. The next step is working with the Certified Industrial Hygienist through the remaining steps toward recovery.
The initial assessment is performed to assess the entire situation and know what must be done to repair the damaged areas. The Certified Industrial Hygienist has the specialized training and knowledge to take the company through each stage in the process. The water or containment must be removed from the area and cleaned thoroughly. Any hazardous areas must be appropriately addressed to ensure everyone remains safe.
The Certified Industrial Hygienist will also take samples of different areas to test for bio-hazards, bacteria, or mold. If any of the test result in a positive result, then the area may need to be replaced or restored. Insulation in particular can absorb water and allow the water to be collected at higher heights than the actual flood level. This effect can increase the damage done to the structure.
Each step of the process will be documented by the Certified Industrial Hygienist to provide to the insurance claim adjuster to show the extent of the damage and repairs needed. This can aid in the loss claim and keep things moving along in a timely manner. Click hereto contact a Certified Industrial Hygienist today to ensure your company has this valuable resource when disaster or flood interrupts your company’s production. The call today can speed up the recovery time exponentially by having the right people in place from the beginning. A frantic call to find a Certified Industrial Hygienist while water is rushing in, can increase the time that it takes to recover from the disaster.
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.
