AboutMike Brown CSP Retired Expertise I specialize in the professional management of occupational safety and health as well as workers` compensation to reduce losses and improve production and address related issues through a comprehensive approach by senior management using proven principals.I worked for over twenty (20) years in the management of occupational safety, health and workers` compensation and safety training (Retired from employment in 1996 due to a stroke, which prevented the extensive travel required).
Expert: Mike Brown CSP Retired Date: 7/2/2008 Subject: bat in attic at place of employment
Question I am an emplopee of a dental office where we have ALot of bats and bat feces in the attic. What kind of healt hazard is this to me and who should we contact to get the problem resolved. My employer has contacted the landlord about this and he doesn't seem to be concerned. We all seem to have some kind of medical problems that work in there.
Thanks
Sue
Answer Question: I am an employee of a dental office where we have a lot of bats and bat feces in the attic. What kind of health hazard is this to me and who should we contact to get the problem resolved. My employer has contacted the landlord about this and he doesn't seem to be concerned. We all seem to have some kind of medical problems that work in there. Thanks - Sue
Answer: Sue, I am not going to be a big help. I once did battle with a very large flock of pigeons in a paper mill that were creating a similar problem. They (the management) would not let me use poison corn (something about dead pigeons falling on city streets and parks, in hindsight the proper call) so we went with sonic noise makers and finally 357 Magnum shot shells during a holiday shut down. The pigeons WON – every time, so I do not have a good record. I would suggest you contact an industrial hygienist who might be available through the state or your workers compensation insurance carrier or the local public health office. They would have current information on potential health hazards and might be able to suggest solutions. A not very specific answer and most likely not what you were hoping for but this a primarily outside my area of expertise so maybe this will give you an idea about possible knowledgeable resources. Michael Brown, CSP Retired
