What is a Certified Industrial Hygienist?

How can a Certified Industrial Hygienist Improve Workplace Health and Safety?

Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH) are essential for providing professional services to identify, evaluate, and control occupational health hazards in order to create a safe and sound work environment. CIHs have knowledge in fields such as engineering, toxicology, industrial hygiene, chemistry, and safety to help protect workers and customers from exposure to hazardous workplace conditions.

What is a Certified Industrial Hygienist?

A Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is an individual who has studied a comprehensive program and met qualifications set by the Board for Global EHS Credentialing (BGC). They protect workers from hazardous conditions, identify and assess potential hazards such as exposure to dangerous chemicals, poor air quality, and excessive noise, and recommend corrective measures to management. The CIH certification is a mark of excellence in occupational health and safety expertise.

Why is a Certified Industrial Hygienist often preferred over an Industrial Hygienist?

1. A Certified Industrial Hygienist is often called upon to serve as an Expert Witness in legal matters because of their superior knowledge and experience.
2. Regulatory agencies, like the US Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) are much more likely to accept the findings and solutions of a CIH in regard to health and safety violations.
   
3. A CIH is more likely to find the cause and solutions to complex exposure issues such as indoor air quality because of its inherent complexity.
4. The return on investment (ROI), i.e. money spent, is more likely to be realised when you hire a CIH for a complex investigation.

Benefits of Hiring a Certified Industrial Hygienist

1. • An Industrial Hygienist is responsible for assessing and preventing risks in hazardous environments.
   • A Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) can help to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses. They can increase productivity and morale, minimize fines and reduce legal liability.   Our expert can assess and evaluate the workplace environment to identify potential risks and hazards.
   • Our CIH will identify and manage airborne and environmental exposures, as well as educating employers and employees on proper health and safety protocols.

IAQ-EMF Consultants are experts at:

• Risk assessment and hazard identification
• Evaluating workplace environments and conditions
• Developing health and safety programs
• Implementing controls and corrective measures
• Provide training and education to workers
• And ensuring compliance with regulations and standards