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SynergistNOW, a blog created and delivered by the American Industrial Hygiene Association, offers ideas, insights, and perspectives on important topics affecting industrial and occupational hygiene professionals, written by and for experienced IH/OHs, researchers, academics, and AIHA leaders.​​

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October 29, 2020
  • Synergist Blog,
  • The Membership Experience

Helping Those Who Help Us

During my Coast Guard service, I began working to protect first responders from benzene hazards during oil spill cleanups. This was my entry into industrial hygiene, and in my civilian career, protecting first responders is still part of my job.
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October 27, 2020
  • Synergist Blog,
  • AIHA University

How to Use the New Best Practice Guide for Leading Health Metrics in Occupational Health and Safety Programs

Earlier this month, AIHA published a guidance document on leading health metrics in OEHS developed by the association through the Center for Safety and Health Sustainability. Here, a member of the team that created the guide writes on how to use it.
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October 22, 2020
  • Synergist Blog,
  • The Membership Experience

Should I Renew My Membership?

On the fence about whether to renew your AIHA national membership for 2021? Whatever your dilemma, I would like to reassure you of the value of your volunteering commitment: AIHA's accomplishments this year would not have happened without you.
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October 20, 2020
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Washington Insider

The Delicate Topic of Elections

AIHA, as a nonpartisan nonprofit organization, does not become involved in election politics. With this in mind, on the eve of elections that will shape our country’s history, we’re here to discuss what the elections will mean for AIHA.
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October 15, 2020
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  • Touchstone ... by Larry Sloan

Filling the Pipeline

The IH Professional Pathway program, which aligns AIHA's resources with the profession's various career stages, encourages and supports the attainment of credentials and certifications like the CIH and AIHA's e-certificate and registry programs.
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October 13, 2020
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

Total Exposure Health: The Role of the IH in the Future of Exposure Management

IHs pursuing Total Worker Health goals may also find useful a second, related framework, Total Exposure Health, which accounts for physical, chemical, biological, and other factors that have negative impacts on a person's health.
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October 8, 2020
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

Reducing Noise and Building Accord Between Worksites and Communities

Noise from machinery and equipment is becoming a common environmental concern for residential communities. City officials, building owners, and community residents must be educated to develop fair and obtainable noise ordinances.
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October 6, 2020
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

Practical Considerations on Getting Started with Total Worker Health

Total Worker Health is a framework which aims to take occupational safety and health to the next level, to encompass broader workforce health concerns such as stress, chronic diseases, and working and living in old age. Here's how to get started.
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October 1, 2020
  • Synergist Blog,
  • AIHA University

Expanding eLearning: More Options for Busy OEHS Professionals

AIHA University has introduced new courses and events to its Fall 2020 lineup. We sat down with Erin Breece and Colleen Manning, AIHA’s program directors of Education and eLearning, to learn more about how the additions will help OEHS professionals.
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September 29, 2020
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

AIHA Invites You to Share Your Story!

Similar to the video series #IamIH, which highlighted AIHA member achievements across the IH discipline, AIHA's new campaign "Share Your Story" aims to showcase member achievements during the COVID-19 pandemic. But why should you share your story?
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September 24, 2020
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

Psychological and Social Determinants of Health, Safety, and Well-Being at Work: The Occupational Health Psychology Perspective

Occupational Health Psychology (OHP) is the practice of applying psychological theories, principles, and evidence to manage worker health, safety, and well-being. Understanding OHP will aid the IH in implementing a Total Worker Health program.
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September 22, 2020
  • Synergist Blog,
  • The Membership Experience

How to Make the Most of Student Membership

AIHA student sections allow members access to resources and opportunities that can help them start their IH/OEHS careers. Now is the perfect time to make the most of being a student member with AIHA, and we’re here to help you get started.
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