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Ensuring a Safe and Healthy Workplace

Occupational hygiene is a vital aspect of workplace safety, focusing on the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of environmental factors that may affect the health and wellbeing of workers. At QED, we provide comprehensive occupational hygiene services to identify potential hazards and implement effective controls, ensuring a safe and healthy work environment.

Key Areas of Occupational Hygiene

Chemical Hazards

Chemical hazards can be present in various forms such as gases, vapours, dust, fumes, and mists. Exposure to hazardous chemicals can lead to acute and chronic health issues, including respiratory problems, skin conditions, and long-term diseases such as cancer.

  • Chemical Risk Assessments: Identifying and evaluating the risks associated with chemical exposures.
  • Control Measures: Implementing engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure.
  • Air Monitoring: Regular air quality assessments to detect and measure airborne contaminants.

Physical Hazards

Physical hazards encompass a wide range of environmental factors that can cause harm. These include noise, vibration, radiation, and temperature extremes.

  • Noise Assessments: Measuring noise levels and implementing controls to prevent hearing loss.
  • Vibration Monitoring: Evaluating exposure to hand-arm and whole-body vibration and recommending controls.
  • Radiation Safety: Assessing exposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
     

Biological Hazards

Biological hazards include exposure to harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and moulds. These hazards are particularly prevalent in healthcare, agriculture, and waste management industries.

  • Infection Control Plans: Developing and implementing protocols to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
  • Indoor Air Quality: Monitoring and controlling indoor air quality to prevent mould and microbial contamination.
  • Occupational Health Programs: Providing vaccination programs and health surveillance to protect workers from biological hazards.
     
Comprehensive Occupational Hygiene Services

At QED, our occupational hygiene services are designed to safeguard worker health and ensure regulatory compliance. We offer tailored solutions to fit within your risk assessment framework:

  • Risk Assessments: We work with you to identify and evaluate workplace hazards. We can help prioritise higher risk hazards for assessment and control. 
  • Exposure Monitoring: Measuring worker exposure to various hazards. We also look at the entire workplace to ensure secondary exposures are prevented, and consider the macro environment as part of the overall control solution. 
  • Control Implementation: QED will be there to help develop and facilitate effective control measures. A repeat assessment can then be planned to validate the controls if required. 
  • Training and Education: Providing training programs to raise awareness and promote safe work practices. 

By partnering with QED, you can create a safer, healthier workplace, enhance productivity, and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing tailored solutions that meet your specific needs and protect your most valuable asset—your employees.