Workplace injuries and occupational diseases are critical concerns in work and construction sites. Construction companies and organisations are now making a concerted effort to promote worksite safety and health awareness to help reduce the number of injuries sustained in the workplace and reduce the reduce the risks associated with certain diseases. At the core of these initiatives is the preparation and adoption of good occupational hygiene, and the establishment of a health and safety committee. With a good occupational hygiene program at work, health risks can be eliminated, or at least limited.
To come up with a program, it is important that a work site assessment should be made to identify the kind of occupational diseases that may arise in the workplace.
Some of the occupational diseases that are subject to reporting through a professional hygienist report are as follows:
- Occupational asthma
- Severe cramp of the hand or forearm
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Occupational dermatitis
- Any occupational cancer
- Tendonitis or tenosynovitis of the hand or forearm
- Any occupational disease attributed to the exposure to a biological agent
What to Expect from an Occupational Hygienist Report?
An occupational hygienist report is a required submission for companies and employers to ensure a clear and critical appreciation of the risks present in the working environment. The preparation and submission of this report are in line with the requirements of Regulation 4 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (2001). The composition and content of the report may vary, depending on the needs of the client and stakeholders. Regardless of the specific requirement or preference, an occupational hygienist report should include the following contents:
Title
Executive Summary
Introduction
Process description
Methods and measurements
Results and discussion
Conclusion and recommendations
Under ‘Recommendations’, the author of the report may include proposed actions based on findings, specifically, control measures to mitigate the problem, information to workers and the client. This section will also incorporate medical evaluations and suggestions for further exposure monitoring.
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