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It’s beneficial to be able to recall previous assessments that have been conducted throughout the facility. Having the ability to look at the historical records of IH sampling for a specific job task or area aids the organization.
Having the ability to look at the historical records of IH sampling for a specific job task or area aids the organization in:
■ Following certain regulations where required;
■ Assessing whether the job tasks/ area has improved or declined in hazards present;
■ Increasing program effectiveness; and
■ Mitigating legal threats that may arise.
Additionally, industrial hygiene man- agement systems have the ability to assist organizations in ways such as:
■ Simplifying tracking and record- keeping;
■ Managing qualitative and quantita- tive exposures;
■ Managing IH equipment with calibration data; and
■ Integrating EHS processes with other departments.
Hazards are present in all organiza- tions, so understanding best practices to minimize hazards and reduce them to acceptable levels is crucial for every work- place. Having and utilizing a proper IH management system will set your organi- zation apart and will empower you to keep your employees safe. Ultimately, as health and safety professionals, we should have one foremost goal: to keep workers, their families, and the community healthy and safe.
Langdon Dement is an EHS Advisor with UL EHS Sustainability (UL EHSS, https:// www.ulehssustainability.com/). UL EHSS is a division of Underwriters Laboratories. It empowers organizations to protect the well-being of workers, reduce risk, improve productivity, enhance compliance, and drive measurable business improvement through its EHS, occupational health, environmen- tal, supply chain, sustainability, and corpo- rate social responsibility platforms.
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