THE WINDSOR CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
Certified Industrial Hygienists and Safety Professionals
Occupational Health
Occupational health refers to the identification and control of the risks arising from chemical, physical, biological, radiological, human factors, ergonomic, and other workplace hazards in order to establish and maintain a safe and healthy workplace environment. Some of these hazards include chemical agents and solvents, heavy metals such as inorganic lead, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, mercury, etc., physical agents such as loud noises and vibration from machinery, human factors and ergonomics from operating portable power tools and equipment. Since 1990, The Windsor Consulting Group, Inc. has combined hazard identification with risk to select and use the most appropriate controls to protect workers and their family, public and community, and the environment.
Asbestos and Inorganic Lead Management
There is renewed focus on asbestos and inorganic lead present in residential, commerical, and industrial buildings. Current regulations stress the need for continued reduction of these risks as new information becomes published in the literature on the health effects. Our qualified asbestos and inorganic lead risk assesors, inspectors, and project managers have a through knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.
Whether the matrix is drinking water or paint coatings, The Windsor Consulting Group, Inc. has the technical capability and expertise to handle every situation.
Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health
Keeping pace with the rapid introduction of new and potentially toxic chemicals substances and evaluating worker exposure requires professional expertise. These chemicals may be expose workers as a gas, vapor, fume, dust, and/or mist by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption. Furthermore, OSHA regulatory obligations require monitoring workers to determine if engineering and/or administrative controls along with respirators and protective clothing and equipment , biological monitoring, medical surveillance, and training can reduce the risk.
Seasoned ABIH Certified industrial Hygienists (CIHs) are available for consult or onsite investigation to evaluate the workforce, policy, programs, and procedures.
Construction Health Hazards and Risks
Existing building methods, demolition, and new construction work activities bring about loss control problems that affect the health of all trades. Tunnels present unique challenges as do bridges, roads, high-rise buildings, and maintenance and repairs of ships. The Windsor Consulting Group, Inc. meshes occupational health hazards with loss control engieering practices to reduce the risk to tolerable levels.
New staffing and regulations on hazard communication requires workers to know about toxic chemicals and use of respirators and protective equipment.
Indoor Air Quality and Indoor Environmental Air Quality
New energy efficient construction and renovations to existing buildings restricts the amount of outdoor air entering a building. If the air pollutants are allowed to increase in concentrations, building occupants may complaint of odors, asthma or allergens in the air. Other health complaints may be related to temperature, relative humidity, stuffiness, headaches, and/or irritation of the eyes, upper or lower respiratory tract and skin. Sometimes water intrusion or water damage can can result in hidden damage inside walls, ceiling, and floors.
The Windsor Consulting Group, Inc. has demonstrated past performance in the evaluation of all types of indoor air quality complaints from pest infestations to chemicals used during renovation or cleaning.