Office of Occupational Health
The Division of Public Health has recently established an Office of Occupational Health. The mission of this new office is to act as a resource to employers in their efforts to minimize exposure to hazardous materials in the workplace in order to improve the workplace environment for the benefit of all Delawareans.
The Office of Occupational Health provides confidential education and consultation services - at no charge - for public sector employers and employees, including State of Delaware departments and agencies.
- For All Public Sector Employers, the Office of Occupational Health:
- Performs worksite hazard analysis and environmental testing
- Makes recommendations for hazard prevention and control
- Provides safety and health training and educational materials to promote employee safety in order to minimize their risk of exposure to carcinogenic materials
- For All Employers and the General Public, the Office of Occupational Health:
- Provides workplace safety and environmental hazard-reduction information and methodologies for all employers, employees, and the general public.
- Oversees both the Delaware Healthy Homes website as well as the new Occupational Health website. These web pages are important communication tools for both employers, employees, and the general public.
Creating a Healthy Workplace
Workplace Assessment of Potential for Exposure to Hazardous Materials
The purpose of this Workplace Assessment is to help employers identify and record any potential exposures to specific hazardous substances and/or carcinogens known to be used in their workplace.
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