Occupational Health Sets the Foundation

Mar 26
09:10

2013

Leighanna Cumbie

Leighanna Cumbie

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Occupational Health focuses on reducing or eliminating health problems from the workplace by focusing on the hazards that cause them. A strong Occupational Health focus for your company can set the foundation for success in the future. Production and the company’s bottom line can be greatly impacted if the foundation of Occupational Health is not appropriately put together. A Certified Industrial Hygienist can work with your company to ensure a strong foundation in safety is in place at your company.

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Occupational Health focuses on reducing or eliminating health problems from the workplace by focusing on the hazards that cause them.  A strong Occupational Health focus for your company can set the foundation for success in the future.  Production and the company’s bottom line can be greatly impacted if the foundation of Occupational Health is not appropriately put together.  A Certified Industrial Hygienist can work with your company to ensure a strong foundation in safety is in place at your company.

 

Hazards in the work environment can vary widely between different job positions.  One job position may be at risk for cuts and broken bones while the next position is at risk for vision and hearing loss.  Each position needs the appropriate attention to ensure that each worker is safe while performing their daily duties.  In many cases,Occupational Health Sets the Foundation Articles the hazard can be mitigated by modifying the procedures or implementing safety equipment to the employees. 

 

The way an employee performs the process may expose them to unnecessary risk.  The method of how they use a saw could put them in danger because they are not utilizing the correct technique.  This is a training issue and can be corrected by the Certified Industrial Hygienist working with the employees to demonstrate a safer method and then explaining why the new method is safer.  The educational process should include reasoning so the employees can understand the dangers they face and know the importance of performing the action with the safer method.  A continuing education class can be put together and instructed by the Certified Industrial Hygienist to ensure the employees understand the dangers as processes change and evolve.

 

Safety equipment allows a barrier to be placed between the employee and the hazard.  Safety glasses can help ensure the employee does not have an injury that could impact their vision.  Hard hats will protect the employee from falling objects from above.  The Certified Industrial Hygienist can select the appropriate safety equipment to ensure each job role is adequately protected.  The management team should ensure the safety equipment is being utilized every time.  The employee could put themselves in danger if they do not consistently use the safety equipment. 

 

Occupational Health can improve the working conditions at the facility and reduce the number of workers compensation claims made.  The partnership between your company and a Certified Industrial Hygienist ensures a safer working environment and a brighter future for the company overall.  Click hereto contact a Certified Industrial Hygienist to work with your company regarding Occupational Health.