FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Release No. SPR-08-527-01
Katie Robert, AIHA Product Development
(703) 846-0738; krobert@aiha.org
Melissa Hurley, AIHA Communications
(703) 846-0740; mhurley@aiha.org
New AIHA Publications at AIHce 2008
Publications are developed and reviewed by experts who consider the practitioner's need for practical and timely information
FAIRFAX, VA (May 27, 2008) — The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) will showcase new publications at the 69th annual American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition (AIHce) from May 31–June 5 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
The following are 4 of the new publications being debuted at AIHce:
Recognition, Evaluation, and Control of Indoor Mold
Editors: Bradley Prezant, Donald M. Weekes, and J. David Miller
Stock No: IMOM08-679
Introductory Price: AIHA Member Price: $115
Nonmember Price: $160
This most current and comprehensive mold reference discusses the basic practice of identifying mold damage, sample analysis, and remediation. Innovative methods and approaches for each assessed situation are provided.
Its 20 chapters cover the underlying principles and background of evaluation and control, building evaluation, data interpretation, remediation and control, plus appendices containing advanced perspectives in mold prevention and control, and images of exterior and interior building mold.
Toxicology Principles for the Industrial Hygienist
Editors: William E. Luttrell, Warren W. Jederberg, and Kenneth R. Still
Stock No: BTOR08-738
AIHA Member Price: $98
Nonmember Price: $123
This new toxicology reference examines basic principles and provides case studies that relate to the working environment. It also includes basic toxicological knowledge every industrial hygienist should know, especially in preparation for the certified industrial hygienist examination.
Its 36 chapters provide thorough discussions of understanding toxicology, sites of action of chemicals found in the workplace, chemical group toxicology, and sources and application of toxicological information.
Incident Safety and Health Management Handbook
Authors: Joselito S. Ignacio and Incident Preparedness and Response Working Group
Stock No: SEPH08-744
AIHA Member Price: $60
Nonmember Price: $85
Compact and easy to use, this field guide and training tool provides key safety and health planning and execution steps to follow during various disaster response operations. It provides technical information on air monitoring, respiratory protection, and personal protective equipment and offers guidelines for an effective response to an all-hazards threat environment. This guide specifically addresses an incident safety management process as recommended by the NIOSH/RAND study from the September 11th terrorist attacks. Emergency management planners interested in how to protect their responders will benefit from this planning reference.
Ergonomics Program Guidance Document
Aligned with ANSI/AIHA Z10–2005
Authors: Walt Rostykus, Mary O’Reilly, Sheree Gibson, Laura Nystrom, Stephen Gutmann, and Marjorie Werrell
Stock No: EERA08-742
AIHA Member Price: $30
Nonmember Price: $55
Managing and integrating an ergonomics program following the Occupational Health and Safety Management System standard (ANSI/AIHA Z10−2005) is outlined in this newest ergonomics guideline. It maps elements of an ergonomics program, and managing ergonomic improvements, within an occupational health and safety management system. Industrial hygienists and safety professionals who have responsibility for managing an ergonomics program will benefit from this document.
AIHce attendees will receive a 10% discount on any publication order placed during conference. For more information, please contact Katie Robert, AIHA’s product development manager, at (703) 846-0738 or krobert@aiha.org. To order a copy of any of the AIHA publications, please visit AIHA’s InfoCentral (booth number 735) in the Expo hall, or contact AIHA Customer Service at (703) 849-8888 and request the stock number. The publications are also available at AIHA’s Marketplace.
Detailed conference information is available at http://www.aihce2008.org. On-site registration begins Friday, May 30, at 4 p.m. For more information regarding AIHce 2008, please contact AIHA at (703) 849-8888.
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Qualified editorial representatives are invited to attend AIHce free of charge. Please fill out the press registration form or visit http://www.aiha.org/aihce08/press.htm to pre-register for the conference. All you will need to do is fill out and return the press registration form, and provide me with one of the attachments that we request to verify your credentials.
Founded in 1939, the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) is the premier association of occupational and environmental health and safety professionals. AIHA’s 10,600 members play a crucial role on the front line of worker health and safety every day. Members represent a cross-section of industry, private business, labor, government, and academia. For more information, go to www.aiha.org.