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Workplace Safety & Health Company IH consultants are trained to inventory and assess confined spaces of various types and sizes.
Industrial Hygienists may wear Hazmat or other chemical protective clothing when evaluating highly hazardous atmospheres or environments.
An IH consultant uses sound level meters to assess noise levels in industrial environments.
Industrial Hygienists place noise dosimeters on factory employees to monitor employee exposure to noise levels.
Lockout/tagout involves assessing a machine’s operation and identifying all energy sources.
Tagout of electrical switches in a control room warns employees not to start equipment.
An Industrial Hygienist uses an X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) analyzer to determine lead-based paint concentrations on a facility’s exterior.
We do air sampling for airborne contaminants using sorbent tubes.
Industrial Hygienists use a filter cassette equipped with a cyclone to collect respirable dust samples.
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September is National Preparedness Month
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Each September, National Preparedness Month is recognized to promote family and community disaster awareness and remind people to plan for emergencies. This year’s theme is Prepared, Not Scared. Be Ready for Disasters, and each week in September is dedicated to a certain safety topic.
Week 1 – September 1-7: Save Early for Disaster Costs
Week 2 – September 8-14: Make a Plan to Prepare for Disasters
Week 3 – September 15 – 21: Teach Youth to Prepare for Disasters
Week 4 – September 22- Get Involved in Your Community’s Preparedness
Even though here at Workplace Safety & Health, Inc., we focus specifically on safety in the workplace, your employees, which are your best assets, have homes, families and personal lives. Helping your employees have the awareness for general preparedness is a win-win for everyone! Here are some general preparedness tips to keep in mind and share with your employees:
• Make a family emergency plan – and don’t forget to include your pets in the plan
• Make a communication plan, so your family knows how to reconnect and reunite when a disaster strikes – include an out-of-town emergency contact who can let family and friends know where you are and how to reach you
• Review insurance policies – checking to make sure you are covered for all sorts of disasters, including, but not limited to, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes
• Keep copies of important documents in a secure place
• Build or restock your emergency preparedness kits for home, work and your vehicle – make sure you include a flashlight, batteries, cash, and first aid supplies
• Create an emergency savings fund and keep cash on hand for emergencies
• Download the FEMA app and set up local alerts
September is as good a time as any month to make sure you are prepared, not scared! Take some time this month to get you and your family ready for a disaster! Preparation is key.
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