The NY Hero Act has been signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo! This act directs the NYS Departments of Labor and Health to create enforceable health and safety requirements to prevent airborne infectious diseases in the workplace. As more employees return to the office in the wake of Covid-19, we have to look towards the future. How can we control future infectious diseases that appear as we become an increasingly urban and globalized society? What have we learned from the past year and a half? How can we prevent this from happening again in the future? And if it does happen again, how do we prevent it from taking over our lives?

Model plans from the DOL and DOH are still forthcoming. However, we at Airtek Environmental are prepared to help you make the best decisions for your specific business and community. We have decades of experience in industrial hygiene. We will advise your company with the best course of action to take to keep yourselves and your employees safe, and help you comply with the HERO Act.

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Current research suggests that we need to monitor our indoor air quality, especially here in New York City. In NYC we are exposed to large amounts of pollutants daily. Indoor air quality is something we should always be aware of since we spend so much time inside. However it is especially important now as we all plan to return to our offices. Proper indoor air circulation and filtration can greatly reduce exposure to Sars-COVID-19. This protects your workforce from infection and reduces the chances of costly company shut downs.

Indoor air circulation will be greatly improved by having your HVAC system reviewed by an industrial hygienist. When you hire an industrial hygienist from Airtek Environmental, we can help protect against airborne transmission of the COVID-19 virus in workspaces. Together, we can create a COVID re-opening plan in accordance with CDC, ASHRAE, and NYC COVID-19 guidelines for reopening buildings. We can also advise on how best to protect yourselves, your families, and your employees from the virus.  Let us help your company develop a solid plan to reopen your facilities this summer, and come back full force!

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You may ask yourself, Why is OSHA Training Important? The state of safety regulations and requirements in the workplace has only come to truly benefit workers in recent years. The history of industry work and medical work is rife with stories of unsettling accidents and the spread of disease amongst staff. It wasn’t until 1970 that OSHA was established and finally safety regulations started being mandated and enforced in the interest of employees. Since then, OSHA has dedicated itself to keeping workplaces across the country safe and secure through inspections, training, and education for employers and staff. OSHA continues to spread the word of the importance of safety training and maintaining a safe work environment to businesses all over the USA.

Understanding OSHA Regulations

Being employed in an environment with occupational hazards requires a working knowledge of safety rules and regulations as set by OSHA. For business owners in industries where employees are at a higher risk of illness or injury due to the nature of the work, it is essential to emphasize the importance of safety training to employees so that they know what safety measures are in place to protect them from harm and what the company has to expect from them in order to avoid costly accidents.

Why is OSHA training important? Learning the ins and outs of OSHA’s safety training will keep you and your employees safer from potential accidents. It can also help you spot hazards in your building and improve the current safety levels of the building and its equipment. OSHA safety training and safety training, in general, should be given regularly to new employees, employees changing their positions in the office, and to all employees in a department of equipment or tasks change.

The Benefits of OSHA Training

By starting off a new employee’s time at a company with proper OSHA training and continuing that training throughout their career, a company is able to tell its employees that it has a strong interest in their safety and wellbeing. This allows a company to earn the trust of its workers and helps to boost morale. Better morale not only increases productivity and lowers a number of absences, but it also reduces the number of accidents on-site.

On-going OSHA training for employees also gives safety officers and staff the opportunity to identify and discuss incidents. By doing so, the administration can identify problem areas in the infrastructure of the building and avoid any future incidents. By starting these discussions through training, staff can strategically improve the work environment for staff.

The business can possibly reduce worker’s comp claims and potential costs from insurance costs and lawyer’s fees when enforcing safety training. While OSHA safety training classes are an investment, the amount of money they can save a company makes them invaluable. It also means avoiding loss of manpower and reduction in productivity due to workers being out for injuries or illness. By facilitating regular OSHA safety training courses, your staff can revisit the state of safety in your business regularly and keep things in check.

OSHA Training in New York City

Airtek Environmental can provide classes that stress the importance of safety training and cover material specific to your business. Airtek Environmental is able to facilitate introductory courses, refresher courses, and classes for when new equipment or technology is added to the business. Through Airtek, your company will get professional training that covers all of the material necessary to keep your employees safe. Contact Airtek Environmental by calling 718-937-3720 and setting up an appointment with one of our staff to schedule your company’s classes today.

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Our EPA certified inspectors and risk assessors are ready to help you comply with all your testing needs! Please call us at (718)937-3720 with questions, and to schedule your testing today!

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