industrial hygiene survey Articles

I need an Industrial Hygiene Survey, What do I do?

Industrial Hygiene Surveys for Industry We have over 40 years of experience in performing Industrial Hygiene Surveys for industry. Also known as Occupational Health Surveys, the objective of such surveys is to identify and evaluate any potential health risks to workers in industrial locations, construction sites, or government institutions. Identification and Potential Risk Factors The first ...

Jul. 1, 2019

By Atlantic Environmental, Inc.

Worksite analysis for Occupational health hazards

Industrial Hygiene Surveys and Health Risk Audits A worksite analysis for occupational health hazards is more often referred to as a baseline Industrial Hygiene Survey or a Health Risk Audit. This is the process of reviewing the activities, equipment, materials, and methods in any occupational worksite for anything that could endanger the health of the individuals working there. This worksite ...

Aug. 1, 2019

By Atlantic Environmental, Inc.

Occupational (Workplace) Safety and Health Services Services 2018/2019

Safety and Health Services is our specialty with a focus on the workplace since our founding in 1978. We can perform audits, safety inspections, industrial hygiene surveys, OSHA compliance, noise surveys, indoor air quality, ventilation, review accident and illness records to minimize workplace illnesses and injuries ensure OSHA compliance and act as expert witness in litigation situations. Our ...

Nov. 7, 2018

By Atlantic Environmental, Inc.

What is an Occupational Health Consultant? How do I find one?

Occupational Health and Safety People engaged in manufacturing, the folks who make the products we all use every day, are exposed to a wide variety of chemical liquids, gases, vapors, fumes, fibers, dust, microbes, and other particulates, which all have the capacity to cause harm. Of course, just because something can hurt you, doesn’t mean that it will. Then again, even ordinary drinking ...

Aug. 1, 2019

By Atlantic Environmental, Inc.

Mold Remediation Guidance For Indoor Environment

Remediation contractors are generally very conscientious, trying hard to bring each project to a condition where it will pass “clearance testing” (the Post-Remediation Verification [PRV] inspection) on the first try. Sometimes the cleaning attempts are unsuccessful. This will certainly cost the contractor additional cleaning time and therefore money, and it may damage their ...

Nov. 17, 2011

By Indoor Environmental Technologies (IET)

Protecting Your Most Valuable Resource

What Is Your Organizations Most Valuable Resource? Do you have to guess at what is the most valuable resource in your organization? It’s those well trained, hardworking, motivated dedicated employees who show up every day – Day after Day – Month after Month – Year after Year – to get what has to be done-Done! If you weren’t convinced before – you have ...

Aug. 6, 2019

By Atlantic Environmental, Inc.

Silica Exposure to Workers in Oil and Gas Hydraulic Fracking

Exposure to High Levels of Crystalline Silica Silica exposure to workers is nothing new. Also hydraulic fracturing or “fracking” is nothing new either. What’s new is the number of workers exposed to high levels of crystalline silica as the oil and gas “fracking” industry has gone into high gear. The use of a large volume of sand as a proppant—to “prop ...

Jun. 6, 2019

By Atlantic Environmental, Inc.

Assessment of Qualifications Needed by Environmental Health Graduates Entering Private-Sector Employment

The goal of the study described here was to provide a snapshot of knowledge, skills, and abilities currently required by employers in the private sector of the environmental health and safety field, specifically for entry-level positions attainable by individuals recently earning a bachelor’s degree in environmental health. Information was collected first through the screening of 115 entry-level ...

May 1, 2010

By National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)

How long is my Phase I ESA, Transaction Screen or BEA good for?

Duration of Reports & Validity of Environmental Due Diligence Reports In an ideal world, environmental due diligence reports would be like honey or soy sauce and last for many years. Since shelf-life varies on reports, you need to be aware of the limitations and risks of using old or outdated information for current real estate transactions. Below, we outline the validity of many common ...

Jun. 28, 2017

By PM Environmental

Noise measurement in the fast lane! - case study

Due to the nature of the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) work, noise is an inevitable by-product of its daily activities. Consequently to ensure the welfare of both its staff and the community in which it operates, VOSA undertakes regular noise assessments to ensure that the relevant regulations are being adhered to, thereby protecting both the environment in which it operates as well ...

Dec. 8, 2017

By Cirrus Research plc

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