Established in 1980		July 2000

2000 Board President: CIHC Representative: Ed Klinenberg, CIH, PhD Past Pres: Bill Collier, CIH Secretary: Julia Smith, CIH Treasurer: Mark Cameron, CIH Director: Alternate CIHC Representative: Dirk Yamamto, PE Director: Morie Oberg, CIH, PE CIHC Representative: Steve Smith, CIH ASSE LIAISON: Carol Barake, CIH

Message from the President This newsletter contains a few action items I would like to highlight. First, you will notice a ballot containing nominees for this years board. Please take the time to review the nominees and cast your ballot by August 25, 2000. We are still searching for a president-elect. Any volunteers? Second, we are sponsoring an all day tour of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories with lunch at a local winery. This promises to be an exciting tour. Space is limited to 20 people. First come, first serve. Easy web-based sign-up is available. Additional information is contained inside the newsletter. Finally, I need your help. Well-attended events produce the profits necessary to support our yearly budget. As you may be aware, membership dues are not used for general operations since they directly support the activities of the California Industrial Hygiene Council (CIHC). Any ideas? What would it take to get you involved and attending our functions? Different times? Different topics? Give me a call or e-mail. Ed Klinenberg

Please send any address and e-mail updates to: rockyone@pacbell.net

TOUR: Friday, July 21, 2000 Time: 9:00 - 3:00 (meet @ Visitors Center) Sign-Up by Aug 8 Use the web: http://www.AIHA1.org/Sections/SVS/Meetings/000822.htm Or Call: Morie Oberg, CIH, PE Calico Lab 510-614-2651 Information Required: Last Name, First, Middle Initial (As Shown on I.D.) Social Security Number Citizenship/Place of Birth Daytime Phone Drivers License * Prepayment Required * Cost: $30 per person (includes lunch at Stoney Ridge Winery) TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Atmospheric Release Advisory Capability Respiratory Fit Testing Facility Laser Facility HEPA Filter Discussion NOTES: Limited to first 20 people who sign-up Transportation to LLNL and back provided by attendee Picture ID required for admission to LLNL Special requirements for non US Citizens Cameras, binoculars, or telescopes prohibited along with electronic transmitting/receiving devices

From Our Last Meeting....

• Nomination of board members (see election ballot)
• Approval of the yearly budget - we have adopted a $3K balanced budget for this year. Included in this total is our CIHC dues and money for the AIHA Leadership Conference. Income sources include tours, symposiums, and membership dues.
• Mr. Ed Bartosh gave an informative presentation on changes within the American Board of Industrial Hygiene including:
  • Plans to introduce Certified Associate Industrial Hygienist (CAIH) in 2001
  • Plans to require only one 8 hour exam as part of the CIH process. With few exceptions, ABIH found that if you passed the comprehensive portion of the exam, you passed the core. They are also looking into the possibility of electronic testing in the future.

  For more information on the ABIH, go to their website at:

  www.ABIH.org

CIHC News

A new legislative tracking system was put on the CIHC website this year, so that all local section members could see what the current status is of bills that are currently being reviewed.

The second CIHC meeting of the year was held in Redondo Beach, CA on June 22th. Representatives from Sacramento Advocacy and the various local sections in California were in attendance. Some of the key agenda items included a status update on proposed legislation currently in the California Assembly and Senate, regulatory activities, and plans for the December California Industrial Hygiene Symposium to be held in Redondo Beach.

Proposed legislation that has received significant attention is Senator Jackie Speier's bill (SB 1903) dealing with the release of medical information. Sacramento Advocacy, on behalf of the California Industrial Hygiene Council, has worked aggressively to oppose SB1903, primarily due to the requirement to receive written releases from patients prior to obtaining important medical information. Such a requirement may delay or perhaps prevent industrial hygienists from correcting and preventing workplace hazards (e.g., indoor air quality, hazardous substances, ergonomic issues, etc.). CIHC remains opposed to this bill and no resolution has been made yet.

As of July 18, a total of 31 bills were being tracked by the CIHC. If you are interested in seeing any of the bills CIHC is reviewing, please visit the CIHC website at:

www.sacadvocacy.com/cihc/cihc.html

The CIHC Annual Symposium will be held in Redondo Beach, CA from Dec 4-6, 2000. More information is on the web site for this event.

AIHA News

Klinened@med77.mcclellan.af.mil

www.AIHA.org

OSHA News

1. Have a compliance assistance specialist in each local OSHA office
2. Have an ergonomics expert in each of OSHA's ten regions
3. Increase the number of on-site consultation visits by 3,200 in FY 2001, bringing the total to 30,700
4. Set up satellite training for staff
5. Conduct approximately 4,000 site-specific inspections
6. Hire 63 additional compliance officers
7. Support a NIOSH study on high-risk workers, to prioritize standards-setting
8. Priority standards: ergonomics, revision of recordkeeping rule, and occupational exposure to tuberculosis

With the exception of standard setting, all require budget approval by Congress. Stay tuned. OSHA also plans to finish the ergonomics standard by the end of the calendar year. Again, stay tuned.

Additional OSHA news can be found at their website:

www.OSHA.gov

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It was first posted on July 30, 2000.