The air quality in a warehouse, production hall, or other industrial premises plays a role for the health and safety of you and your colleagues. Measuring air quality is crucial, and if values exceed the limits, action must be taken to ensure everyone’s well-being.
Manufacturing companies that work with chemical or natural raw materials are required to monitor exposure to these substances (Belgian Code on Well-being at Work). This is because the health risks in production are much higher than in the office.
Contamination often results from working with chemical products, but seemingly harmless products and processes also pose risks. Think of animal or plant products, maintenance products, and processes involving heating that release harmful substances… Raw materials may contain contaminants and finished products can still give off substances. With all the consequences that entails.
Manufacturing companies that work with chemical or natural raw materials are required to monitor exposure to these substances (Belgian Code on Well-being at Work). This is because the health risks in production are much higher than in the office.
Contamination often results from working with chemical products, but seemingly harmless products and processes also pose risks. Think of animal or plant products, maintenance products, and processes involving heating that release harmful substances… Raw materials may contain contaminants and finished products can still give off substances. With all the consequences that entails.
Prolonged/chronic exposure to chemical substances usually causes irreversible damage such as:
Many of these symptoms accumulate over a long period (years) whereby the link with the causes often remains hidden (people attribute it to ageing). The consequences are however permanent and prevention is the only option!
Exposure measurements are usually carried out by a busy specialist. Arizo helps you measure the exposure of your colleagues at your convenience. You’ll receive a kit by courier that you can use to measure both the spaces and the air inhaled by individuals. Arizo provides a clear report that complies with legal requirements.
Exposure measurements are usually carried out by a busy specialist. Arizo helps you measure the exposure of your colleagues at your convenience. You’ll receive a kit by courier that you can use to measure both the spaces and the air inhaled by individuals. Arizo provides a clear report that complies with legal requirements.
“The loss of quality of life during retirement is irreversible. Being able to enjoy your retirement later starts with the choices you make now.”
Start with exposure measurements, map out the risks, and take appropriate measures to prevent overexposure. This is a legal requirement for employers, and you as a prevention advisor can help.
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