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.
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.
The most dangerous form of asbestos is when microscopic particles become suspended in the air and are inhaled by workers. The particles attach to parts of the lung and can lead to long term health risks. A Certified Asbestos Inspector can test for the presence of asbestos at your facility prior to starting your next remodel. Each collected sample will be carefully labeled and screened for asbestos. The flexible application and cheap cost led to the high adoption and usage of the hazardous material. If asbestos is found, the removal process should be done in a healthy and safe way.
The removal process starts by sealing off the area to ensure the rest of the facility is not contaminated. A separate filtration system is setup to remove airborne particles. The workers should be in full face shields and body suits to protect them while they remove the material. The asbestos material should be placed in individually labeled bags to ensure each bag is accounted for throughout the removal process. The Certified Asbestos Inspector will document each step in the process to provide evidence that the removal process was correctly completed.
Click hereto contact a Certified Asbestos Inspector to take samples of your facility prior to starting the renovation. Your company has a duty to protect the employees from the hazards found at the workplace. The long term health risks are reason enough to not put your employees in harm’s way. Negligent companies will face stiff penalties from OSHA for not performing the proper due diligence prior to needlessly endangering employees. Asbestos was so commonly utilized that each surface area should be tested. The material was used in wall insulation, an additive to adhesive and even electrical cords. The future occupants can be in danger if the process is not correctly completed and overseen by a Certified Asbestos Inspector.
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.
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.
Improve Safety through Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
Improving Safety is a main focus for Industrial Hygiene Monitoring at many facilities. By identifying the hazards that are present at the facility, the way employees interact with those hazards can be changed to ensure a healthier working environment. A Certified Industrial Hygienist can begin the process by making an onsite visit to your company to assess the hazards present first hand.
