Novelist and poet Victor Hugo once said, “Inspiration and genius—one and the same.” It is in this spirit that AIHA invites you to tell us what motivates you in your journey through life. Whether you are inspired by your children, a hobby, or life-changing experience—we want to hear about it. In 50 words or less, share your passions, purpose, or fascinations with the rest of the AIHA community. New stories will appear weekly on our website. Send us your inspirational story today and you could end up “home page news!”
Send stories to cparadise@aiha.org. Include name, company, and phone number. For more information, contact Connie at (703) 846-0742.
Members Get Inspired
"Following my senior year of high school, I worked as a construction laborer for a large road construction contractor. During this job, I performed concrete cutting, asphalt cutting, asphalt milling, jack hammering and other associated job tasks. At the time, road construction management and many supervisors were still unaware of the risks associated with silica-containing dust creation. Although I initially began college in Aeronautics and Astronautics, Dr. Neil Zimmerman, associate professor at Purdue University, convinced me in one conversation that I could make a difference in worker health..." Read more.