J. J. Keller® Industrial Hygiene & Safety Services

Hearing Conservation Services

Noise Monitoring & Assessment
OSHA requires that employees be placed in a hearing conservation program if they are exposed to average noise levels of 85 dB or greater during an 8-hour workday. To determine if your exposures are at or above this level, J. J. Keller can monitor your work environments for you. Upon conclusion of the noise monitoring service, you will receive an exposure report and recommendations which may include management controls, engineering controls or personal protective equipment (PPE). Noise monitoring can be done remotely, or as an on-site service. Our clients will commonly combine on-site monitoring with on-site training.

Factors that suggest exposures may exceed threshold include:

• Employee complaints about noise
• Indications that employees are losing their hearing
• Conditions where normal conversation is difficult due to noise

Policy & Procedures – Development & Review
You can rely on J. J. Keller to develop or review policies for noise monitoring. If you utilize PPE as a control for noise exposures, we can create a policy around employee PPE use. Proper policies and procedures set the foundation for protecting your workforce.

Training Program – Development & Review
Employee training plays a critical role in protecting against noise exposure. Workers who understand the background and reasons behind company hearing conservation programs are more apt to comply with required PPE use and take audiometric tests. If workers are subject to 85 dB or greater, employers are required to train annually on the effects of noise; the purpose, advantages and disadvantages of various types of hearing protectors; the selection, fit and care of protectors; and the purpose and procedures of audiometric testing. Experienced J. J. Keller consultants can provide initial and annual training for supervisors and employees. Our clients often combine on-site training with noise monitoring services.

Medical Surveillance – Program Management
We can help you efficiently track and manage your hearing conservation program testing and records.

• Pre-employment/initial testing
• Annual Testing
• Retest Management
• Records Retention and Management

Air Monitoring Services

Air Monitoring & Assessment
Airborne contaminants can present significant threats to worker safety and health. Identifying these contaminants, and quantifying their exposure through air monitoring, will help you select personal protective equipment, understand where you need protection, assess the effects of the exposure and determine the need for monitoring. J. J. Keller can monitor your work environment for exposure to particulates, mold and temperatures. Upon conclusion of the air monitoring service, you will receive an exposure report and recommendations which may include management controls, engineering controls or personal protective equipment (PPE). 

Policy & Procedures – Development & Review
You can rely on J. J. Keller to develop or review policies for air monitoring. If you utilize PPE as a control for exposures, we can create a policy around employee PPE use. Proper policies and procedures set the foundation for protecting your workforce.

Training Program – Development & Review
Employee training plays a critical role in protecting your employees.  J. J. Keller consultants can provide initial and annual training for supervisors and employees. You can rely on J. J. Keller for general asbestos awareness training.

Medical Surveillance – Program Management
We can help you track and manage your air monitoring records. You will receive notifications of upcoming tests so you maintain compliance with OSHA requirements. We will send you the results and keep track of testing records.

Ergonomics

Ergonomics Assessment
You can help contain workers' comp and medical expenses connected to ergonomics issues with the findings and recommendations you will receive from our ergonomics assessment. Our experienced consultants will spend time with your workers job shadowing and conducting interviews. Your assessment will help you understand your problem areas and offer recommendations for engineering and/or administrative controls or PPE.

Policy & Procedures – Development & Review
J. J. Keller can develop or review policies for ergonomics, specific to the hazard. If you utilize PPE as a control, we can create a policy around proper employee PPE use. Proper policies and procedures set the foundation for protecting your workforce.

Training Program – Development & Review
J. J. Keller consultants can provide training for specific jobs and/or tasks that are impacting your business due to ergonomic factors.

Laser Safety Services

Laser Class Identification
Eye safety is the number one concern when working with or near a laser. The pulse of a laser can cause severe damage to the eye very quickly. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) classifies lasers into categories and gives guidelines on safety. Our laser safety services can help you evaluate the exposures your lasers present to workers, and match PPE and signage to the various lasers you have in your facilities. We may recommend the appointment of a Laser Safety Officer in your organization. Your consultant can help you.

Policy & Procedures – Development & Review
J. J. Keller can develop or review policies for laser safety. For example, protective eyewear is necessary when working with lasers. We can create a policy around proper protective eyewear use. Proper policies and procedures set the foundation for protecting your workforce.

Training Program – Development & Review
We can provide initial and ongoing training for supervisors, employees and potentially your Laser Safety Officer.

Medical Surveillance – Program Management
We can help you track and manage your laser safety records. You will receive notifications of upcoming tests so you maintain compliance with OSHA requirements. We will send you the results and keep track of testing records.

Why J. J. Keller?

When you work with J. J. Keller, you can rely on us to manage single components of your program, such as noise monitoring services or writing an air monitoring policy — all the way to managing your complete industrial hygiene program, including solution recommendation and management.

As the recognized leader in safety and compliance solutions, you can trust J. J. Keller to help you with the proper signage, PPE and training materials to protect your workers and minimize your risk.