The American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) is the certifying organization for Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIHs). Earning the CIH requires that candidates meet rigorous education and experience requirements, pass an examination, and recertify every five years by fulfilling continuing education requirements.
AIHA has been approved to award Certification Maintenance (CM) points by ABIH.
For more information on ABIH: Web: www.abih.org Mailing Address: 6015 West St. Joseph, Suite 102, Lansing, MI 48917‑3980 Phone: (517) 321‑2638
The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) is a non-profit association dedicated to quality continuing education and training programs. IACET certifies education providers that meet strict continuing education guidelines originally created in 1968 and recently updated by the IACET Council on Standards Development (ICSD). IACET certification is the standard learners seek for quality when they choose a provider. IACET's Criteria and Guidelines (now, "ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard") are the core of thousands of educational programs worldwide.
AIHA has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). In obtaining this approval, the AIHA has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard which is widely recognized as standards of good practice internationally. As a result of their Authorized Provider membership status, AIHA is authorized to offer IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard.
For more information on IACET: Web: www.iacet.org Mailing Address: 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102 Phone (703) 506-3275
The Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) is recognized as the leader in high-quality credentialing for safety, health, and environmental practitioners in order to enhance the safety of people, property, and the environment. The Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification is the premier credential for safety professionals. BCSP, governed by 13 directors with 7 membership organizations, establishes standards for and verifies minimum competency in professional safety practice. It also evaluates CSPs for compliance with re-certification requirements.
AIHA has been authorized by the BCSP to issue Continuance of Certification (COC) points in conjunction with the CSP certification.
For more information on BCSP: Web: www.bcsp.org Mailing Address: 208 Burwash Avenue, Savoy, IL, 61874 Phone: (217) 359-9263
The Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygenists (CRBOH) is a national, not-for-profit organization, which sets standards of professional competence for occupational hygienists and occupational hygiene technologists in Canada. Registration with the CRBOH confers the right to use the title Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH) or Registered Occupational Hygiene Technologist (ROHT), and indicates the attainment and maintenance of a high standard of professionalism, recognizable in all Canadian jurisdictions.
CRBOH is an International Occupational Hygiene Association recognized Certification Board.
AIHA has been authorized by the CRBOH to issue Registration Maintenance (RM) points in conjunction with the ROH and ROHT certifications.
For more information on CRBOH: Web: www.crboh.ca Mailing Address: 224 Parkside Court, Port Moody, British Columbia V3H 4Z8
The Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) is the certifying body for occupational health, safety and environmental professionals. Their mission is to promote occupational health and safety, environmental protection, and public safety through the certification of qualified occupational health, safety and environmental professionals. They are committed to the preservation of life and health, protection of the environment, confidentiality, professionalism and fairness.
AIHA has been authorized by the BCRSP to issue Certification Maintenance Program (CMP) Points in conjunction with the CRSP certification.
For more information on BCRSP:Web: www.bcrsp.ca Mailing Address: 6519-B Mississauga Road, Mississauga, ON L5N 1A6 Phone: (905)567-7198/ (888)279-2777
For information on contact hours and the exact type and number of points awarded for a course please review the individual course descriptions, or contact AIHA's Education Department at (703) 849-8888 or by e-mail.
Attendance and full participation in course offerings is required to earn certification maintenance points. Partial credits will not be awarded.
Although AIHA maintains attendance records, it is the responsibility of the registrant to retain all documentation, including certificates and registration receipts, for future reference and/or certification audits. A $50 replacement fee will be charged to issue lost documentation including course certificates and letters verifying attendance at AIHce. Certificate Lost Documentation will not reflect speaker/presenter instruction credits earned. Please refer to AIHA Educational Transcripts for further certification information and clarification.
To request replacement documentation, go to AIHA Marketplace.
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Since standards and codes vary from one place to another, consult with your local Occupational or Environmental Health and Safety professional to determine the current state of the art before applying what you learn from this course.