Lydia Renton, Director of Occupational Hygiene and SafetyIts dedication to occupational health and safety is rooted in a genuine concern for the well-being of its employess who engage in fieldwork at client sites. Since its inception in 1976, this focus has translated into a commitment to supporting the safety of its clients’ workers as well.
Through a continual cycle of assessing, identifying, controlling and evaluating hazards, BluMetric ensures that workplace environments are not just conducive to productivity but foster a sense of security and trust among the workforce.
“We see health and safety as paramount to ensure that workers come home safely every day,” says Lydia Renton, Director of Occupational Hygiene and Safety.
What sets BluMetric apart is its specialized professional services division dedicated to occupational hygiene. It takes a proactive approach focused on implementing preventative steps—conducting workplace exposure assessments, sampling and monitoring of chemical/biological/physical hazards and hazardous building material assessments.
Leveraging a team comprised solely of highly qualified and experienced professionals, BluMetric offers these services to clientele across mining, military, commercial &industrial, and governmental sectors. It offers tailored solutions to address the distinct challenges these industries present, ensuring the safety and compliance of its clients.
The company firmly believes that when health and safety are woven into the fabric of a business, hazards become considerably more manageable and risks are reduced. While many of BluMetric’s clients share this perspective and are aware of their challenges, they may be uncertain about the solutions. In response, BluMetric offers innovative, effective and cost-efficient solutions. These engagements involve clients’ teams as much as possible, recognizing their invaluable insights gained from their day-to-day operational perspectives.
Many of BluMetric’s clients operate in remote locations, prompting its staff to travel on-site. Depending on the issue at hand, the company deploys interdisciplinary teams best suited to solving the problem. This often involves conducting site work, including field monitoring of soil, groundwater, surface water and/or workplace air quality.
We see health and safety as paramount to ensure that workers come home safely every day
Its long-standing partnerships and commitment to impartial solutions are evident in a significant case involving a firm with a multi-union facility. With over 35 years of service to this client, BluMetric was enlisted to address concerns regarding worker health protection within their environment. Managing worker safety concerns can be complex in a multi-union facility due to varying agreements and interests. Through fair assessments, transparent reporting and recommendations, the team instilled confidence not just in management but among workers and unions, earning praise for their unbiased approach.
BluMetric maintains a robust culture of health and safety, ingrained in its organizational ethos and standard operating protocols. Under the leadership of CEO Scott MacFabe, the company emphasizes comprehensive controls and the use of personal protective equipment by staff to ensure safety in uncertain circumstances. The staff is empowered to exercise full autonomy in halting work if they perceive doubts or concerns, fostering an environment of safety and accountability.
Offering employee health and safety solutions in more than 61 countries, BluMetric is a pillar of reassurance for families entrusting their loved ones to the workforce and a versatile workplace safety partner for companies.
