Hazardous substances include toxic, hazardous and explosive substances that, in the worst case, can cause significant damage to health, the environment, productivity and the company's image.
Many companies lack comprehensive expertise in the classification, labeling and risk assessment of hazardous substances. There is an urgent need for action here.
In order to minimize the risk of hazardous substances in the company, we pursue three goals in consulting:
These goals can only be achieved if work processes and activities involving hazardous substances are designed to be as safe as possible.
Before a hazard can be eliminated in the workplace, it must first be recognized as such. When dealing with hazardous substances, experts follow a three-step approach:
Our hazardous materials experts are available to assist you throughout the process. They have industry-specific process understanding to identify and assess risks in various operating environments. Their interdisciplinary expertise enables them to propose tailored solutions that take into account all legal requirements, because only the independent assessment of health hazards from chemical substances or dusts in the workplace covers all consequences.
The highest priority is always the protection of people and the environment. Outsourcing hazardous substance assessment to an independent team of experts boosts public confidence and offers the positive side effect of allowing you to focus on your core business without worry.
Although hazardous substances can rarely be completely avoided, the key to safe operations is to handle them responsibly. With our free checklist "10 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Regarding the Use of Hazardous Substances in Your Company" , you will always maintain an overview and ensure long-term operational safety.
If hazardous substances cannot be avoided in the plant, they must be clearly labeled in any case. Correct labeling of containers, pipelines and waste is essential, as is consideration of the properties of the stored hazardous substances. You can find more information on hazardous substance labeling in our article Hazardous substance labeling: 9 pictograms
Infraserv Höchst is your independent measuring laboratory for hazardous substances, accredited to DIN EN ISO 17025. Our experts will determine and evaluate the concentration of hazardous substances in the air at your workplace and advise you on how to eliminate them.
Our teams consist of engineers, chemical technicians and chemical laboratory technicians who have many years of experience in the industry. The support of our technical expertise is crucial to select the right assessment method and measurement strategy and to derive the appropriate measures, taking into account regulatory requirements.
For a detailed description of this process, please refer to our article on risk assessment of hazardous substances .
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