Chemical exposure in the workplace can present significant risks, but understanding these risks requires expert analysis. T. Harris Environmental Management Inc. (THEM) presents a detailed case study on evaluating a chemical mixture’s impact in an occupational setting.

As companies innovate and redevelop products, a change in the manufacturing process or an introduction of a new process are becoming common occurrences.  These changes can involve the introduction of complex chemical mixtures. The use of complex chemical mixtures poses many safety challenges. Frequent questions include:

• Can workers be overexposed by inhalation?
• Is the mixture a flammability hazard?
• How do I measure exposure?
• Are engineering controls adequate?

For the best results, company should engage a safety professional to evaluate if a chemical mixture is safe to use.

The client company, a small innovator in the food industry, has implemented new processes. When the executives suspected that their new production process was causing a possible overexposure issue, they looked for a niche expert in occupational hygiene. As a small producer in a competitive market, they had a small budget to spend and a tall order of expectations to meet.

The goal of the client company is to be a quality local alternative to imported items in their category. As a result, they were looking for a solution that would guarantee that their product and process remain safe for consumers and workers. As a part of the overall corporate strategy, ensuring occupational safety was more than just a legal precaution – it helped gain a competitive edge. Importers could not guarantee worker safety in their production facilities and did not provide insight into product safety. Overall, the company was aiming for a certified niche expert who could understand and ensure the safety of their operations. The solution had to be (1) cost-effective, yet (2) timely and (3) professional. The executives chose THEM as a reliable consultant with proven expertise and a history of success since 1979.

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