Whether the amount of lead present in galvanized metal was sufficient to result in overexposure to lead was not known. It is known that zinc fumes from welding are likely to be excessive. Lead exposure is not an obvious problem during hot work on galvanized metal, but it must be a consideration for industrial hygienists evaluating and controlling exposure to zinc fumes during that hot work. Introduction, Program Content, Program Evaluation. The environment is a multinational business environment with varied EHS compliance standards.
Facility management needs clear guidance about EHS goals and priorities.
Facility management understands the corporate intentions of improving EHS performance but lacks the tools to move forward. An approach is to develop uniform EHS requirements worldwide. Allergan developed the EHS Achievement Program as a road map for facility management to understand their compliance responsibilities. These levels encourage continuous improvement through a formal goal-setting practice. The facilities are audited against achievement level requirements on a regular basis.