Occupational Hygiene Services
Occupational hygiene, also known as industrial hygiene, is a multidisciplinary field of study and practice that focuses on the identification, evaluation, and control of workplace hazards to protect the health and well-being of workers. The primary goal of occupational hygiene is to prevent work-related illnesses, injuries, and adverse health effects by minimizing or eliminating exposure to occupational hazards.
Health Risk Assessments
A risk assessment is simply a careful examination of what, in your work, could cause harm to people (a hazard), so that you can weigh up (risk calculation and rating) whether you have taken enough precautions (controls) or should do more to prevent harm. Workers and the community at large have a right to be protected from harm caused by a failure to take reasonable control measures.
Chemical Compatibility
Historical reactive chemical incidents demonstrate that chemical facilities could use chemically reactive materials and systems without knowing the relevant hazards posed.
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Refers to the quality of air relating to health and comfort of occupants. Poor air quality can result in serious health effects such as sick building syndrome.
Asbestos Services
Asbestos is a fibrous form of naturally occurring silicate mineral. Asbestos can present a serious health risk to employee’s occupants and even members of the public. IOH Solutions conducts surveys in order to identify and locate asbestos.
Ventilation
Ventilation is seen as a process of replacing or changing air to improve indoor air quality and prevent stagnation of air which may result in pollutants not being able to be cleared from the air.
Noise Monitoring
Noise can be defined as annoying, physiologically or unwanted sound. Noise-induced hearing loss can occur from prolonged exposure to noise levels at or above 85 dB(A).
Noise Dosimetry
Noise dosimetry measurements are taken to establish the noise exposure over a full shift for an individual worker.
Illumination
Illumination can be defined as the use of light to achieve the desired effect. These measurements are done during the day and at night depending on your work shift.
Workplace Ergonomics
Ergonomics is the science of designing a user’s interaction with equipment and workplaces to fit the user. The proper ergonomic design is necessary to prevent repetitive strain injuries, which can develop over time and lead to long-term disability.
Vibration (WBV & HAV)
According to Human Vibration: Measurement, Analysis & Assessment, 2002 vibration is defined as the oscillatory motion of a particle, body or surface from some reference position and is described by at least two quantities, one relating to the frequency, or frequency content, and the other to the amplitude of the motion.
Thermal Stress
No employee shall work in conditions that are too cold or too hot this may cause discomfort and eventually physical problems. Surveys are conducted to ensure compliance with these requirements.
Hazardous Chemical Agents
Hazardous Chemical Substances Air Sampling Chemical air sampling is a monitoring strategy used to quantify concentrations of a particulate, vapour, gas, mist or aerosol in a particular area. This sampling strategy is used to determine possible harmful exposures that your employees may be exposed to through inhalation.
Microbiological fallout Assessment
This method involves placing petri dishes with agar in various locations throughout the working environment for a specified period of time. After incubation, the plates are examined for microbial growth, which can indicate potential sources of contamination and areas that require attention for cleaning and disinfection.
Ionizing and Non-ionizing Radiation
Ionizing radiation carries enough energy to liberate electrons from atoms or molecules, resulting in the creation of charged particles (ions).