Indoor Air Quality Is Part Of A Healthy Work Environment
Many different things at work are obvious to keep clean
. Take out trash as it accumulates, sanitize the desks or workstations, clean up spills or debris from the work day. These are important components, but indoor air quality can have a large impact on safe and healthy work environment as well.
Many different things can affect the indoor air quality of a working environment. Proper filtration systems, circulating the air from the outdoors, distributing air conditioning throughout the facility, and ensuring the work is not releasing particulates into the air are some of the major components. Air must be brought in from outside to ensure gases do not build up indoors or air gets trapped. The air must also be the appropriate temperature for the comfort of the occupants. Particles in the air should be filtered out or personal respirators should be issued for situations where this is not feasible. The ventilation system should circulate air throughout the building and not focus merely in certain sections.
A Certified Industrial Hygienist can work with your company to take measurements of the existing air quality and determine if any levels are out of line. The Professional will have specific air monitoring equipment to monitor the air in real time and can identify any concerns. Some situations cause for changes to be made to ensure the air in the workplace is safe for all employees. If respirators are required the Certified Industrial Hygienist can recommend the appropriate equipment, filters, ensure they fit the employees correctly, and are being properly maintained to be effective. Periodic checks may be required to continue monitoring the work area and ensure safety.
The process can be incredibly detailed and it is important to involve a Certified Industrial Hygienist to ensure each step is being taken care of appropriately. The company could receive costly fines from OSHA if the proper steps are not being taken. The Certified Industrial Hygienist can also be the companys point of contact to work with OSHA directly to answer any questions. Click here to contact a Certified Industrial Hygienist to work with your company to get a status of the air quality in your working environment. Healthy indoor air is a large component of a healthy work environment and can have a large impact on each employee on a day to day basis. Contact a Certified Industrial Hygienist today to have your air tested.