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For OSHA (and all professionals) “Health” is not the same as “Safety”. OSHA is both Safety AND Health. Correct distinction is critical!
Health Related Standard experts are called “Industrial Hygienists” If they are certified they are called “Certified Industrial Hygienists”! This designation normally takes about 7 years to achieve.
Our Certified Industrial Hygienists can ensure your efforts meet or exceed OSHA standards (OSHA Standards are considered “minimum.” There are countless standards in terms of air contaminants but the main categories of Health include:
- Medical Services and First-Aid
- Occupational Noise
- Hazard Communication
- Hazardous Materials
- Lead
- Process Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals
- Hazardous Waste Operations
- Spray Booths
- Key contaminants: Silica, CO, VOCs, Hex Chrome, Combustible Dusts, fumes, fibers, aersols
- Heat Stress / Cold Stress
- Blooborne Pathogens
- Respirators
- Ventilation
- Biological Hazards
- Ergonomics
- Medical Aspects
- Toxicology
- Epidemiology
- Air Pollution
- Sanitation
- Radiation
- Besides these OSHA has many other specific standards involving specific conditions, substances, thresholds, etc. including at times medical surveillance, chest x-rays, work practices, etc.
Keep in mind OSHA incorporates by reference standards set by professional organizations and others and are considered minimum, not maximum standards. We also have the primary standards that OSHA uses so you can ensure best practices for your own risk management needs and those that satisfy leading industry standards including but not limited to ANSI, ASTM and hundreds of others. If you have any questions about OSHA standards or others we can help with over 30 years experience. CAll 954-782-0472.