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Why Industrial Hygiene Matters to Your Business

Industrial hygiene is the practice of proactively identifying and controlling environmental factors that can cause sickness, injury or discomfort among workers. These hazards can be chemical, physical or biological in nature.

Industrial hygiene services facilitate growth by managing liability and building stakeholder trust.

Proper industrial hygiene can:

  • Reduce workplace illnesses
  • Lower insurance and healthcare costs
  • Improve worker satisfaction and retention
  • Limit regulatory and other liabilities

Certified Industrial Hygienists Reduce Risk and Harm

Industrial hygiene programs are supervised and executed by professionals who bring deep technical knowledge and practical field experience.

These professionals observe employees at work, determine exposure levels to specific hazards and evaluate control measures in line with standards set by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

SITEX IHs perform detailed research, exposure sampling and risk analysis across a variety of industries and environments. They help evaluate compliance programs, measure air and surface exposures and recommend strategies to reduce occupational health risks and related costs.

By partnering with us, you gain access to certified experts without the overhead of maintaining a full-time industrial hygiene staff.

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Hands-On Industrial Hygiene Consulting from Certified Experts

Through our industrial hygiene consulting services, SITEX supports manufacturers, construction firms, municipalities and others by developing monitoring programs, conducting assessments and delivering expert guidance on exposure controls.

We offer:

  • Short-term consulting for urgent compliance issues
  • Long-term partnerships to support ongoing monitoring and safety planning
  • IH-led reporting and OSHA/EPA documentation

Industrial Hygiene Assessments Identify and Control Workplace Hazards

A SITEX industrial hygiene assessment identifies risks in your workplace and delivers actionable plans to address them.

Our assessments begin with a site walkthrough to identify potential exposures, followed by environmental sampling and a detailed report with recommendations.

We specialize in the following exposure areas:

  • Asbestos
  • Hexavalent chromium
  • Crystalline silica
  • Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
  • VOC levels
  • Dust and particulate buildup
  • Humidity and temperature
  • Ventilation performance

We measure sound levels with dosimeters and create spatial noise maps that help identify high-risk areas. Our findings support compliance with OSHA’s hearing conservation standard 29 CFR 1910.95.

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High temperatures in industrial settings can put workers at serious risk of heat-related illness. SITEX helps companies identify these risks early and implement practical, compliance-ready solutions.

We assess temperature and humidity levels in working environments as part of our industrial hygiene monitoring programs, helping you recognize potential hazards and implementing a formal Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (HIIPP).

Our IH teams recommend control measures such as improved ventilation, shaded rest areas, hydration plans and employee training.

Environmental Monitoring Services

Environmental monitoring services identify and document workplace exposures across multiple vectors.

Our programs are designed to help clients stay compliant with OSHA and EPA requirements while proactively addressing health risks before they escalate.

We deploy targeted monitoring methods based on worksite conditions, exposure risks and regulatory demands. Services include:

Air sampling

Personal and area sampling to assess airborne chemical exposures over time, commonly used for asbestos, lead, mold, silica, VOCs and hexavalent chromium monitoring.

Surface sampling

Wipe testing for residual contamination on work surfaces, tools and PPE

Noise dosimetry

Personal and ambient monitoring to identify exposures that may exceed OSHA’s hearing conservation threshold

Heat index and humidity logging

Measurement of environmental conditions that can contribute to heat-related illnesses

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Asbestos Inspection and Abatement Services

Asbestos is a regulated hazard that poses serious health and compliance risks when disturbed in commercial or industrial facilities.

OSHA and EPA require asbestos inspection before renovation, demolition, or repair projects that may impact materials such as pipe insulation, ceiling tiles, or floor coverings.

SITEX delivers inspection, sampling, lab analysis, and abatement planning to help facilities reduce risk and stay compliant.

Learn more about our industrial monitoring services.

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Fit Testing and Respiratory Protection Program Support

We deliver respiratory protection training, including both qualitative (QLFT) and quantitative (QNFT) fit testing, to ensure your employees are equipped with properly fitting respirators.

This training is delivered by trained experts and supports compliance with OSHA standards.

Fit testing helps ensure that a respirator forms a secure seal to protect against hazardous airborne contaminants.

SITEX can help you:

  • Develop a written respiratory protection program
  • Select the correct fit-test type based on respirator use and risk level
  • Train staff in the proper procedures and documentation
  • Support compliance initiatives through expert guidance

Explore qualitative and quantitative fit testing.

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Why Clients Choose SITEX for Industrial Hygiene Services

Choosing SITEX for industrial hygiene services delivers measurable advantages:

  • Regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA and local standards
  • Improved worker safety through early detection and proactive control
  • Lower costs from reduced illness, claims and downtime
  • A positive safety culture, morale and retention
  • The convenience of a national service footprint supported by experienced industrial hygienists and local pre-vetted teams

This combination of technical expertise, national reach and responsive service gives clients the confidence to protect their teams, meet regulatory demands and focus on what they do best.

Our industrial hygiene professionals are backed by advanced certifications, regulatory knowledge and access to cutting-edge monitoring tools.

We offer:

  • Flexible project- or retainer-based models
  • On-call IH support
  • Rapid mobilization across the U.S.
  • A safety-first culture rooted in integrity and results

Contact an expert from SITEX about customized industrial hygiene solutions for your specific project or facility.