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The Role of Industrial Hygienists in Employee Protection

 The Role of Industrial Hygienists in Employee     Protection The Industrial Hygienist Under the Act, OSHA creates and implements mandated occupational safety and health standards for the more than 6 million workplaces in the United States. OSHA relies on industrial hygienists, or "IHs," among others, to assess employment for possible health hazards. IHs make up more than 40% of OSHA's compliance officers. Under the Act, OSHA develops and executes mandatory occupational safety and health standards for the United States' more than 6 million establishments.  OSHA relies on industrial hygienists, or "IHs," among others, to examine workplace health risks. IHs account for more than 40% of OSHA's compliance officers. Important IH Responsibilities Include: Identifying, monitoring, and assessing occupational health risks and exposures (chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic) that might cause illness, impairment, or considerable discomfort. Advising on ha...