Are AMI Mold Inspectors Industrial Hygienists?
No. Industrial Hygienists are often over-qualified for residential mold inspections, and often times cost prohibitive. Q: What Is An Industrial Hygienist? A: Industrial hygiene is the science of keeping people safe at work and in their communities. Industrial hygienists (IHs) are professionals dedicated to the health and well-being of workers. Originally industrial hygienists worked primarily in factories and other industrial settings but as our society has changed, so has the definition of industrial hygiene. Today, IHs can be found in almost every type of work setting. Industrial hygienists also use the term OEHS or occupational and environmental health and safety to refer to the work that they do. Q: What Does an Industrial Hygienist Do? A: IHs still work to prevent illness or injury from hazards in industrial settings. They may also be found working to prevent ergonomic injuries in the office; measuring noise levels at an airport; supervising the safe removal of lead, mold or asbes
