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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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September 29, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • AIHA University

Essential Strategies for Hearing Loss Prevention

As wonderful as our auditory system is, it can be easily damaged by hazardous noises and vibrations. OEHS professionals are at the forefront of efforts to identify these hazards and prevent noise-induced hearing loss and other disorders.
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September 27, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • The Membership Experience

AIHA’s Commitment to You

AIHA President Donna Heidel expresses her gratitude for members' continued support. Without their commitment to the association, AIHA wouldn't be able to provide tools, resources, and benefits, including the programs that have been added this year.
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September 22, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

September JOEH Available Online

The articles mentioned in this post, from the September 2022 issue of the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, are now available to AIHA members on the website of JOEH publisher Taylor & Francis.
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September 15, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Touchstone ... by Larry Sloan

Infusing DEI into AIHA’s Board Nominations Process

Here is a sampling of the adjustments AIHA is making to infuse diversity, equity, and inclusion into our Board nominations process based on recommendations by outside governance consultant AMC – Association Management Center.
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September 13, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Washington Insider

Insights from the AIHA Public Policy Issue Preference and Motivation Survey

In August, 146 AIHA members responded to AIHA’s 2022 Public Policy Issue Preference and Motivation Survey. Respondents were asked to identify the issues they feel are top priorities for AIHA's government relations department to focus on.
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September 8, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

Control Banding Approaches for Welding: A Practical Method to Protect Workers’ Health

Control banding simplifies exposure controls and offers a pragmatic approach to assessing risks and recommending controls, particularly when occupational exposure limits for aggregate welding fumes or measurement methods are unavailable.
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September 6, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • AIHA University

AIHA’s First Workshop on Occupational Risk Assessment

On Aug. 25, AIHA held the first of a planned series of workshops on occupational risk assessment, which included presentations from EPA, OSHA, and NIOSH representatives who discussed the ways these agencies approach risk assessment for various goals.
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August 30, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • The Monthly Weekly

The Monthly Weekly: The Hazards of Emergency Response

Resources and reports published recently by researchers and federal agencies showcase the variety of hazards faced by emergency responders of all types—from firefighters to oil spill cleanup workers.
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August 25, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • The Membership Experience

How to Make the Most of Emeritus Membership

Did you know that AIHA offers emeritus membership at half price for former full members who have retired from occupational and environmental health and safety? There are many ways for emeritus members to stay active in AIHA and the community.
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August 23, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Touchstone ... by Larry Sloan

Essential Guidelines for Emergency Response

For many years, AIHA has produced community emergency exposure limits known as Emergency Response Planning Guidelines. AIHA is one of the few entities worldwide that produces new community emergency exposure limits and updates them regularly.
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August 18, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • AIHA University

Aspects of Risk Assessment: A Workshop

AIHA's free workshop on Aug. 25 will launch a series bringing together experts to discuss various approaches to exposure and risk assessment used in different areas of practice.
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August 9, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • The Monthly Weekly

The Monthly Weekly: Federal Agencies Tackle Lead and Other Hazards

OSHA's announcement of beginning the process to revise its standards for lead exposure gained the attention of OEHS professionals. Over the past month, chemical and material hazards have also been the focus of other U.S. federal agencies.
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