Occupational Hygiene

What is Occupational Hygiene?

Occupational Hygiene uses science and engineering to prevent ill health in the workplace. There are a variety of different health hazards facing employers and employees within the work environment, from stress, repetitive strain injuries and infectious diseases to exposure to chemicals, noise and extreme temperature. These illnesses have a significant impact on businesses; between 2017 and 2018 work-related ill health or injury the UK economy an estimated value of £15 billion.*

*information taken from HSE

Your Duty?

Occupational Hygiene encompasses a number of separate legislative acts which each put duties onto both employers and employees. Included within this list are, ‘The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002’, ‘The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005’ as well as ‘The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005’.

What you will get from us?

With access to over 20 years’ experience you will have the capability, resources and knowledge needed to prevent ill health in your workplace. Our field staff and Consultants are not only highly qualified but also members of the Faculty of Occupational Hygiene (MFOH/LFOH). Their approach is to work closely in partnership with you, to help you and your business achieve full legislative compliance. Good occupational hygiene can have a very significant impact on business and its profits; we can help you:

Improve worker health and life expectancy
Reduce absenteeism
Reduce numbers of early retirement through ill-health or injury
Improve efficiency through technology and increased productivity
Decrease social and healthcare costs
Maximise worker potential

To discover how to protect your workforce from illness, contact OHS today