The modern industrial hygienist is constantly pulled in multiple directions on various tasks. We are plagued by the need to maximize efficiency without compromising integrity. Though there are umbrella management systems for IH programs, these systems look more at managing the results and data rather than actively supporting day-to-day processes. For IH professionals, this disconnect can leave critical tasks feeling fragmented and unnecessarily time-consuming.
Fit testing has been a traditional thorn in the side of the IH. It’s essential but notoriously tedious, often bogged down by variables like worker availability, accessing records, interpreting current regulations, and creating an optimal testing environment. In a world where management systems help improve the timing of traffic lights, the number of seconds the barista steams milk, and how long your TV stays on before shutting off, isn’t it time that our most arduous IH tasks are streamlined?
