Physics and Chemistry in the working environment

Are workplace Physics and Chemistry in order?

The physical and chemical working environment are significant factors for company and employee well-being. But many companies are in doubt as to the proper handling of chemicals, poor indoor climate, noise or machine safety.

We assist with professional evaluation and suggestions for solving possible problems. As authorised working environment consultants, it goes without saying that we can also help companies who have been given an injunction by the Working Environment Service regarding a problem in their physical or chemical environment.

The chemical environment

Stringent environmental requirements for the storage and use of chemicals can make it difficult to retain a good grasp of the details, including, for example, finding less dangerous alternatives to the products currently in use.

We help prepare the compulsory workplace users’ manuals, describing precautions to be taken in the use and disposal of dangerous chemicals and the introduction of chemical management and purchasing policies. We also carry out occupational hygiene surveys.

The chemical working environment comprises the storage and use of for example:

• Glue
• Solvents
• Cleaning agents
• Paint and other products for surface treatment
• Modelling and hobby materials

We help evaluate the chemical used in these areas

• Are there dangerous substances in the products?
• Is there a risk of exposure to dangerous substances?
• Should there be an exhaust system in the areas where the product is in use?
• How should the individual employee be protected?
• Can the product be replaced by something less dangerous?

The physical working environment

When evaluating a company’s physical working environment, we typically focus on

• Lighting
• Ventilation
• Noise, vibration and acoustics
• Machine safety

A poor indoor climate can cause queasiness, irritated mucous membranes, headache and fatigue. These are all factors that have significant influence on both work performance and absence due to illness. The causes are often complex, but years of experience mean that we can offer advice and all-round solutions for the benefit of both the company and its employees.

Lighting

Lighting can be a separate area of endeavour or part of an all round solution. The aim is to reduce the inconvenience to employees caused by too little or too much light, whether daylight or artificial lighting. In addition, we examine the placement of fixtures, choice of light sources, reflections and glare.

Ventilation

Many years of experience in the field assures customers that suppliers will be asked the right questions from the beginning, whether when buying new installations or maintaining the existing material.

Our consultancy services include both process-and comfort ventilation as well as checking fume chambers to ensure that they conform to compulsory standards.

Noise, vibration and acoustics

Hearing damage, tinnitus, hypersensitivity to sound, or stress. There is good reason to prevent these symptoms and impairments by combating noise, vibration and poor acoustics in the workplace. Whether the trouble is caused by humans, machines or something else, our wide range of experience allows us to offer the best possible consultancy services in close cooperation with the company.

Machine safety

Let us examine your machinery to make sure that it fulfils the rules of safety and current legislation, including the rules laid down in the EU-directive on machinery.