Safety matters in the workforce. Risk management, worker compensations and risk liability are all hot topics right now in the industry. People want to know when they go to work that they are safe, and that their safety matters to their employers. It is important to make certain that all the OSHA and EPA regulations are being followed, and just as important is true worker safety and a standard of safety.
Safety matters in the workforce. Risk management, worker compensations and risk liability are all hot topics right now in the industry. People want to know when they go to work that they are safe, and that their safety matters to their employers. It is important to make certain that all the OSHA and EPA regulations are being followed, and just as important is true worker safety and a standard of safety.
There are a variety of things that can happen while you at work. Accidents happen, but if in the process of the accident happening an employees is severely injured or worse, then there might be a safety problem. Doing the same thing over and over again in a manufacturing plant or facility can breed complacency. It is never good for an employee to become so comfortable performing a job that they stop respecting the job and possibility of hurting themselves or someone else. Manufacturing is ripe with opportunities to get hurt or injured. There are pieces of equipment that can seriously injure an employee.
When large companies want to be certain that their plant or facility is at its peak in worker safety then they typically call a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) to perform a safety audit. A CIH will often work with or is also a Certified Safety Professional (CSP). Both of these qualifications take years to attain and often times they require advanced degrees. A CIH or a CSP is fully qualified to perform a safety audit of manufacturing plants and facilities.
Typically during an audit the CIH/CSP will observe what the employees do and how they perform their job. He will look for opportunities for unsafe conditions and he will take note of any type of programs that are not currently in place but ones that should be in place. He will put all of his findings in a detailed report and present any problems along with solutions to the plant’s safety team. One of the perks of hiring an outside firm to manage their safety program is that not only will the firm maintain the safety program but they will also often times be the plant or facilities representation when OSHA or the EPA shows up.
Without the tests and monitoring there would be a significant rise in the number of reportable work related accidents every year. If you would like to hire a CIH to come to your plant click here.
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.
