Industrial hygiene
The science of anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, and controlling workplace conditions that may cause workers' injury or illness.
Industrial hygiene involves assessing and controlling workplace environmental factors that may affect health and safety. It is crucial for ensuring compliance, reducing risks, and protecting worker health. By implementing monitoring, control, and prevention strategies, industrial hygiene supports safe and healthy work environments, contributes to regulatory compliance, and enhances productivity, ensuring that construction sites minimize hazards and align with occupational health and safety standards.
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Industrial hygiene practices were implemented to ensure worker safety.
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Occupational Health
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