The C
enter for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) refers to indoor environmental quality (IEQ) as the quality of a building’s environment in relation to the health and well being of those who occupy the space within it. IEQ is impacted by many factors, including lighting, air quality and noise conditions.
Indoor environments are highly complex. Employees may be exposed to a variety of contaminants, generally in the form of gases and particles, either directly or indirectly, from many different sources.
Protecting People
The goal of an Industrial Hygienist is to keep workers, their families and the community healthy and safe. They play a vital part in ensuring that federal, state and local laws and regulations are followed in the work environment. Typical roles of the Industrial Hygienist include:
- Investigating and examining the workplace for hazards and potential dangers.
- Making recommendations on improving the safety of workers and the surrounding community.
- Conducting scientific research to provide data on possible harmful conditions in the workplace.
- Developing techniques to anticipate and control potentially dangerous situations in the workplace and community.
- Training and educating the community about job related risks.
- Advising government officials and participating in the development of regulations to ensure the health and safety of workers and their families.
- Ensuring that workers are properly following health and safety procedures.
Whitman has a staff of Certified Industrial Hygienists, Certified Safety Professionals and compliance experts that can assist property owners and managers in identifying the sources of contaminants, as well as develop a plan for mitigation of the sources.
Please contact our Vice President of Environmental Services, John Beaupre, for more information about how Whitman can help.
Contact
John Beaupre
Vice President of Environmental Services
jbeaupre@whitmanco.com
(732) 390-5858
(484) 542-5697
Posted on January 23, 2018
