In matters of community and workplace exposure to hazardous materials, indoor air quality contaminants, and noise, our Certified Industrial Hygienist evaluates Industrial Hygiene issues such as the origin and path of exposure to these pollutants and determines if they were foreseeable and preventable.
Industrial Hygiene is defined as the art and science dedicated to the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, communication and control of environmental stressors in, or arising from the work place. These stressors may result in injury, illness, impairment, or affect the well-being of workers and members of the community. These stressors are divided into the categories of biological, chemical, physical, ergonomic and psychosocial.
Forensic industrial hygiene focuses on strict and rigorous scientific methodology in determining the hazard and evaluating exposures or risk to persons in the workplace and the community environment that have the potential to result in litigation.
In matters of community and workplace exposure to hazardous materials, indoor air quality contaminants, and noise, we evaluate the routes of exposure to these pollutants in order to determine how and why they occurred to validate or contest a claim. This is performed by evaluating workplace standard operating procedures and community/public environmental programs, identifying and reviewing personal protective equipment or lack thereof, and evaluating existing engineering controls, such as ventilation systems, chemical fume hoods, and noise protection barriers.
Anytime there is an injury or illness related to the public or workplace exposure from hazardous materials and contaminants, we can help determine the nature and cause of the exposure that produced the injury and illness based upon the evaluation and assessment of environmental and work place conditions.
Explore Industrial Hygiene
Creating a safe environment in the workplace and for the public is key in protecting our community. Our knowledge and experience of Codes and Standards interpretation is crucial in determining the cause of accidents and injuries in industry and healthcare environments.
Regulations for Confined Spaces are not the same as those for typical open spaces. With knowledge of the regulations and special requirements of confined spaces, whether it is related to personal protective equipment or general accessibility, CESI can assist in your confined space matter.
In the workplace, Ergonomics play a large role in employees remaining healthy. Improper positioning of workplace items such as keyboard trays, chairs, and standing workstations can cause discomfort and physical injury over time. We can evaluate workstations and determine if injuries were as a result of improper workplace Ergonomics.
Hazardous Materials are a common occurrence in many environments and exposure to a harmful chemical or a dangerous amount of a corrosive substance can be harmful. Our experts have the experience and knowledge to assess and review Hazardous Materials exposure and to provide recommendations and diagnosis based on their findings.
Indoor air quality is an important factor in daily living. Breathing clean air can be a concern of many in various fields, such as construction, painting operations, healthcare, and even in residential homes that have experienced repeated water leaks. We have the experience to evaluate the air quality using applicable testing equipment and provide the findings based on the assessments.
Laboratories are a unique environment and require knowledge of applicable standards and regulations. We are well versed in many codes and standards applicable to Laboratory Safety within industry and healthcare.
Exposure to high levels of noise can cause permanent hearing loss which neither surgery nor a hearing aid can help correct. An evaluation can be performed of the environment, to determine what caused hearing loss and what controls should have been used to prevent hearing loss injuries.
PPE is often required in various fields of employment in order to keep the worker safe. Our experts have extensive experience assessing and determining whether or not PPE was applicable or implemented properly to evaluate the incidents or injuries.
The OSHA Hazard Communication Standard requires that all manufacturers who produce hazardous chemical/materials provide a SDS for proper identification and information, from emergency releases to personal exposure and hazardous materials. Our knowledgeable staff is able to interpret and evaluate hazardous material exposure, emergency releases, and environmental impact by SDS review.
Engineering Controls such as HVAC systems and/or chemical fume hoods are designed to eliminate or reduce exposure to a chemical or physical hazard. Our experts can evaluate system controls to assess adequacy and proper installation for their intended use.
Workplace Safety is the practice of an employer using preventative measures to prevent hazards to an employee’s health and personal safety. Our staff has many years of experience in evaluating the injury or incident by assessing the procedures and processes implemented in an occupational setting.
