Where To Schedule An Exposure Assessment For My Workplace?

Where to Schedule an Exposure Assessment for My Workplace

Comprehensive exposure assessments are essential for identifying workplace hazards and ensuring compliance with OSHA standards. As part of our occupational health services, RHP Risk Management conducts exposure assessments following current science-based and regulatory-driven protocols. With offices near Chicago, Illinois, and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, we serve clients throughout those regions and across the continental United States. The following page explains what a workplace assessment includes, what to expect during the exposure testing process, and how to schedule industrial hygiene services with RHP.

What Is an Exposure Assessment?

An occupational exposure assessment is a systematic evaluation of employee exposure to workplace hazards such as chemicals, dust, noise, and heat, and other hazards. Depending on the hazard being evaluated, exposure assessments may include air sampling, noise monitoring and other exposure testing methods. The data from exposure testing is then analyzed and compared to OSHA standards and other applicable industry regulations. These assessments help identify which specific employees are affected, characterize exposure levels, and determine controls that can help reduce workplace hazards and improve worker safety. OSHA often requires assessments when exposures are suspected, so taking a proactive approach is important.

Why Your Workplace Needs an Exposure Assessment

Exposure monitoring is necessary to identify workplace hazards that might not be immediately apparent, before they lead to employee injury or illness. Exposure assessments often reveal opportunities to implement or improve workplace controls and increase productivity; for example, controls such as upgraded ventilation systems can reduce airborne contaminant exposure and help prevent related sick days. Exposure assessments also support worker well-being by detecting risks early, demonstrating OSHA compliance, and reducing the likelihood of citations and workers’ compensation claims. RHP follows current regulatory guidelines and industry best practices to provide thorough, well-documented, and technically defensible exposure assessments. Industries with higher exposure risks, such as manufacturing, construction, chemical, and healthcare, may benefit significantly from proactive exposure assessments.

RHP’s Exposure Assessment Process

RHP’s comprehensive exposure assessment procedure includes the following:

  1. Initial Call: Discuss your organization’s safety needs, scope, and budget.
  2. Site Visit and Sampling: RHP conducts an on-site walk-through to identify hazards and perform the pre-approved sampling plan, which may include air monitoring or noise sampling. On-site sampling often occurs over 1-3 workdays using current OSHA, NIOSH, and EPA methods.
  3. Result Analysis: Samples will be analyzed by an AIHA-accredited laboratory, and results will be compared to relevant OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs, and ACHIH TLVs® to evaluate exposure and compliance status.
  4. Reporting: RHP provides a comprehensive report summarizing site observations, sampling results, and control recommendations within fourteen business days.

RHP’s team includes Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIHs) with more than 15 years of experience delivering solutions for each organization’s unique workplace safety needs.

Service Areas: Chicago & Harrisburg

RHP provides occupational health services and workplace assessment support throughout the Chicago metropolitan area, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and across the United States. For facilities in the Chicago and Harrisburg region, our team is typically available within five business days of request. We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your company’s operations. RHP also provides remote follow-up consultations to review findings, discuss recommendations, and answer questions after an exposure assessment. For emergency needs, our team is available to support emergency response situations such as OSHA investigation response and other time-sensitive concerns.

What to Expect After Your Assessment

After an on-site exposure assessment, RHP provides a detailed written report outlining sampling results and comparison to applicable regulatory limits (e.g. OSHA, ACGIH, NIOSH). The report also includes recommendations prioritized by effectiveness according to the hierarchy of controls. Depending on the findings, recommendations may include engineering controls, administrative changes, or PPE upgrades. Our control recommendations are designed to be practical, effective, and aligned with your organizations operations to take the next steps towards improving health and safety compliance.

How to Schedule

Contact RHP to schedule a free consultation by calling [773-867-6010] or completing our online form. During the initial consultation, our team will discuss your concerns, answer questions, and prepare a proposal outlining the scope of services and associated cost. If you choose to move forward, we will coordinate a site visit around your operational schedule. A written report will be delivered within two weeks of the site visit. RHP’s booking process is straightforward and flexible to accommodate your business’s priorities and availability.

Schedule your workplace exposure assessment today with RHP Risk Management. Call 773-867-6010 or complete our online form at https://rhprisk.com/contact-us/to get started. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your workplace health and safety compliance needs. We serve companies nationwide, with offices in the Chicago and Harrisburg areas. Contact us today!