Role of an Occupational Hygienist
Every industry has some inherent risks. However, certain industries like construction, excavation, mining, and demolition businesses face more workplace hazards than others. That’s where occupational hygienists can help. They help assess the occupation risk and offer remedial solutions to reduce the associated risks. Role of Occupational Hygienists Occupational hygienists have specialised knowledge and skills to understand workplace hazards and associated risks to the safety and health of employees and employers. They use their engineering and scientific knowledge to assess workplace hazards such as probable risks from chemical, biological, physical, and psychological risks arising during the course of their duty. Occupational hygienists review the environment of the workplace to identify and assess the probable threat. They not just evaluate the danger, but also evaluate its degree and how it can affect employees and the employer when exposed to such risks. A typical exampl...