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SynergistNOW

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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Touchstone... by Larry Sloan: Perspectives from AIHA's CEO.

The Membership Experience: The ins and outs of AIHA membership.

I Am IH: Interviews with AIHA members.

Dialogues: Q&As with IH leaders.

Serial: Installments on important issues in IH.

The Monthly Weekly: Highlights from the previous month's news published in the Synergist Weekly.

The Toolbox: Technical topics.

Women in IH: Perspectives from the WIH community.

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December 7, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • The Membership Experience

Reflecting on AIHA’s Achievements Throughout 2021

2021 was a year in which the world struggled to return to normal while also coping with COVID-19. With the year coming to an end, this post takes the opportunity to reflect. Here are some top AIHA achievements from 2021.
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December 2, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

The Fate of OSHA’s Vaccine Mandate

On Nov. 5, OSHA issued an emergency temporary standard (ETS) requiring employers with more than 100 employees to implement COVID-19 vaccination or weekly testing. Within days, the ETS was placed on temporary hold, pending judicial review.
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November 23, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • AIHA University

AIHA’s 2021 Education Program in Review

AIHA’s strategic plan states that the association will explore, develop, and disseminate cutting-edge educational, technical, and career enrichment resources. This post shares highlights from AIHA’s 2021 educational program.
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November 16, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Washington Insider

A Surprise from AIHA’s Government Relations Survey

Early this fall, AIHA asked members to fill out a short survey to help us better understand the types of public policy issues they care about and the government relations actions they wish for AIHA to pursue. Now, the results are in.
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November 11, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Touchstone ... by Larry Sloan

AIHA’s Vaccination or Proof of Negative Test Policy for Face-to-Face Meetings

As of Nov. 8, AIHA has determined that the best course of action for all face-to-face meetings in the foreseeable future is to require all attendees to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within three days of the event.
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November 9, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • The Membership Experience

What AIHA Members Say About Membership

85 percent of AIHA members report that they are satisfied or extremely satisfied with AIHA membership. Here, several AIHA members talk about their thoughts on AIHA membership and why they think it’s important to renew in 2022.
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November 4, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

Particle Identification Analyses for Indoor Air Quality Investigations

Very often, indoor and outdoor air quality investigations require the identification of the components of a mixture of particles. A successful comprehensive particle identification analysis depends upon the quality and quantity of the sample.
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November 2, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • The Monthly Weekly

The Monthly Weekly: OSHA's COVID-19 Vaccine, Testing Rule Expected to Be Published Soon

While we wait for OSHA to publish its new emergency temporary standard concerning COVID-19 vaccination and testing at larger employers, here are some highlights related to other recent developments at the agency.
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October 28, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • AIHA University

Having a Voice in Voluntary Consensus Standards

Do you want to have a voice in developing voluntary standards? Fortunately, AIHA represents its members’ interests on the committees that develop consensus standards through its Standards Advisory Panel.
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October 27, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

An AIHA Content Creator's Guide to Copyright

If you're interested in creating content for AIHA, such as a webinar, presentation, PDC, or publication, you may benefit from understanding some essential terms, concepts, and best practices related to intellectual property and copyright.
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October 21, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

Innovations in Glove Shell Materials

For years, workers and safety managers alike tended to equate thicker gloves with better protection. But thicker gloves are often hot and uncomfortable, and heavy materials like leather that feel protective may actually offer very low cut protection.
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October 19, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

Technologies for Studying Healthcare Worker Fatigue and Burnout

Work-related fatigue and burnout are problems that occupational and environmental health and safety professionals may not address on a regular basis. However, these health effects can have a profound impact on workers' well-being and safety.
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