Occupational hygiene

The occupational hygiene programs help in the anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of workplace environmental health hazards. These hazards fall into the following categories:

• Chemical hazard: any chemical that can cause injury or illness
• Biological hazard: any biological organism that is infectious or pathological
• Physical hazard: any form of sound, heat, cold or vibration that could result in an occupational injury or illness

The occupational hygiene programs include the following:

• Indoor air quality program
• Respiratory protection program
• Hearing conservation program

For more information, please contact Graham Rhodes or call 250-721-6525.