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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.​​


The opinions, claims, conclusions, and positions expressed on this blog are those of the author or person quoted and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors, AIHA®, The Synergist®, or SynergistNOW.

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

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Serial: Installments on important issues in IH.

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January 18, 2024
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Washington Insider

Gavel Down, Gearing Up: 2024 State Legislative Sessions and How AIHA Empowers You

Through the State Team Program and the AIHA Grassroots Advocacy Center, AIHA equips you with the tools and knowledge to effectively engage with your state legislators and make a tangible difference.
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December 21, 2023
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

Linking Risk Characterization and Risk Management: How to Optimize Tools for a Safer Workplace

The fifth and final webinar in the Many Paths – One Goal series, which was held on Dec. 7, brought together a panel of experts to discuss approaches for characterizing and managing risks in the workplace.
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December 19, 2023
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Touchstone ... by Larry Sloan

Taking Stock of 2023

Year-end retrospectives are always both fun and challenging: fun because there is no shortage of accomplishments to discuss, and challenging because I don’t want to leave anything out.
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December 14, 2023
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Washington Insider

A Year of Thanks and Government Relations Accomplishments

This year alone, there have been more than 1,300 instances of volunteerism in government relations, a significant increase compared to last year.
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December 7, 2023
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

OSHA’s 10 Most Cited Standards This Century

Every autumn, OSHA announces a list of ten health and safety standards cited most frequently by compliance inspectors. The Top 10 list provides a digestible cross-section of health and safety requirements that apply most broadly to workplaces.
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November 30, 2023
  • Synergist Blog,
  • AIHA University

Education and Technical Initiatives: 2023 in Review

As the end of the year approaches, AIHA continues to be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge, science-based education and resources. This post summarizes the courses developed and titles published during a very productive year.
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November 16, 2023
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Dialogues

Three Thoughts on Exposure Judgments

On a recent episode of the Healthier Workplaces Show, host Bob Krell turned the mic over to Steven Jahn and Billy Bullock, who discussed ways to improve exposure judgments and practical ideas for educating workers and management about OEHS issues.
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November 9, 2023
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Touchstone ... by Larry Sloan

Commit to C.A.R.E. Helps Workplaces and Communities Stay Safe from Infectious Diseases

Airborne-transmitted diseases can wreak havoc on the normal day-to-day operations of businesses and entire communities. Public policy protocols backed by science can help mitigate the risks caused by even the most highly contagious viruses
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November 2, 2023
  • Synergist Blog,
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Updating Hazcom Plans and Training for the Next GHS Revision

With OSHA ready to fold elements of the seventh edition of GHS into the Hazard Communication Standard, employers should prepare for changes that will affect their written hazcom programs and their approaches to employee training.
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October 24, 2023
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Washington Insider

The Looming Government Shutdown: What You Need to Know About Appropriations

It's appropriations season again, and there is no shortage of exciting and dynamic news coming out every day. You might be asking yourself: What is appropriations season? How does it work? Will there be a government shutdown?
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October 19, 2023
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

Webinar Rallies Opposition to Draft Guidelines on Aerosol-Transmissible Diseases in Healthcare

On Oct. 13, a group of professionals, scientists, advocates, and other stakeholders offered criticism of CDC's consideration of guidelines recommending healthcare workers wear surgical masks in contexts where science supports N95 respirator use.
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October 12, 2023
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Touchstone ... by Larry Sloan

An Update on DEI at AIHA

AIHA’s upcoming virtual conference on diversity, equity, and inclusion offers a thorough program focused on DEI issues through the lens of occupational and environmental health and safety.
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