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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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April 28, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

The National Academies Report on Protecting Workers and the Public from Inhalation Hazards

In February, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine issued the Frameworks for Protecting Workers and the Public from Inhalation Hazards. In this post, Bruce Lippy describe the work of the committee that produced the report.
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April 26, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • The Membership Experience

Why Should Your Employer Join AIHA as an Organizational Member?

With organizational AIHA membership, your employer can not only ensure that you and your colleagues will continue to receive individual benefits but can also gain visibility and receive discounts as an organization.
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April 19, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

How Machine Learning Can Improve Worker Health Research: An FAQ

If industrial hygiene data were linked to worker health data, epidemiologists and other public health researchers and professionals could more accurately estimate exposures to workplace hazards when evaluating health outcomes.
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April 14, 2022
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  • Touchstone ... by Larry Sloan

AIHA’s New Strategic Plan: The Advancement and Dissemination of Knowledge Domain

A previous post introduced the domains of AIHA's strategic plan: community, awareness, advancement and dissemination of knowledge, integrity of professional practice, and advocacy. This post highlights the advancement and dissemination of knowledge.
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April 12, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Washington Insider

President Biden’s Budget Request Provides Reasons to Get Involved in Government Relations

The highlights of President Biden's 2023 budget request to Congress include budget increases for OSHA and EPA; funds for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; and a budget cut for NIOSH.
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April 7, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

Ask the Experts: Tips for Attending Your First AIHce EXP

When three now-experienced occupational and environmental health and safety professionals discussed their first AIHce EXP attendances, all three reported a common experience: being struck by the conference’s scale and high level of activity.
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March 31, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

From the Archives: Readings to Prepare for Upcoming Webinars

AIHA University recently released its 2022 webinar schedule, featuring topics familiar to readers of The Synergist such as ventilation, ergonomics, hydrocarbon exposure in the oil and gas industry, and Big Data.
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March 29, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Essentials Series

Evaluating COVID-19 Control Measures

COVID-19 can be prevented by applying the traditional hierarchy of controls. However, “the challenge is in proving efficacy to a wary and weary public,” according to Fred Boelter, CIH, PE, BCEE, FAIHA.
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March 24, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

How Can OEHS Professionals Tune In to the Music Industry?

Outside your work as an occupational and environmental health and safety professional, you’re probably familiar with the world of music, but it can be surprising to learn how common occupational injury and illness are among musicians. 
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March 22, 2022
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Stock Up on the Latest OEHS Resources

Do you need to refresh your occupational and environmental health and safety resource library? With new technologies and research constantly evolving, you can find the most up-to-date information in the AIHA University Bookstore.
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March 17, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Essentials Series

Controlling Airborne COVID-19 Transmission

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the importance of involving OEHS professionals in pandemic response, protecting the health of essential workers, and developing controls for aerosolized and airborne virus transmission.
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March 15, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Washington Insider

White House Encourages Ventilation Improvements in New COVID-19 Preparedness Plan

Shortly after President Biden delivered his first State of the Union address in early March, the White House released a new National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan, which includes a call to Congress to do its part by providing implementation funding.
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