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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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June 22, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • The Monthly Weekly

The Monthly Weekly: What’s New at OSHA?

OSHA topped headlines earlier this month when the agency issued an emergency temporary standard to protect healthcare workers from contracting SARS-CoV-2. While the ETS was highly anticipated, it's far from the only recent update from the agency.
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June 17, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

Chemical Safety Regulations to Watch in 2021

Chemical safety regulations aren’t static—and occupational and environmental health and safety professionals should keep an eye on several regulatory changes in 2021 that may impact workplace health and safety.
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June 15, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • The Toolbox

Coming Soon: Revised Standard on Lab Ventilation

A draft version of the recently revised and updated ANSI/ASSP Z9.5 standard on lab ventilation will soon be available for public review. This update, the first for this standard since 2012, was partially the work of AIHA members.
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June 10, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Washington Insider

Responding to Occupational Heat Stress

It’s sweltering outside, which makes this the perfect time to talk about occupational exposure to heat stress. Each year, thousands of workers suffer from occupational exposure to heat stress, in some cases leading to death.
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June 8, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • The Membership Experience

Transitioning from Student to Early Career Professional

As graduation season passes, students are preparing to begin a new chapter in their professional lives: a career. AIHA offers several resources to support students throughout this transitory process.
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June 1, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

AIHce EXP 2021: A Look Back

We’ve often said that Synergist staff members have the best job at AIHce EXP: we get to attend sessions, listen to thought-provoking presentations, and relive our conference coverage. Below are links to the session writeups we’ve posted so far.
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May 27, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

JOEH Challenges Readers to Consider Inequities in Workplace Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised new concerns related to occupational health inequities in the United States. Consequently, the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene solicited articles that may help OEHS professionals find solutions.
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May 20, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Dialogues

Meet John Mulhausen, AIHA President 2021-2022

In early June 2021, AIHA’s new Board president for the 2021-2022 term will assume the post during the association’s annual business meeting. John R. Mulhausen, an AIHA member since 1980, was elected to the Board as vice president in 2019.
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May 18, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
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The Saga of OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard on COVID-19

On May 5, AIHA subject matter experts met with the White House Office of Management and Budget to present their views on what should be included in OSHA’s forthcoming emergency temporary standard on occupational exposure to COVID-19.
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May 13, 2021
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Four Tips to Protect Workers from Dangerous Manufacturing Dust

Many industries have a common challenge: dust generated from manufacturing and processing operations threatens worker health and facility safety. Here are five steps facility managers and production engineers can take to control dust.
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May 11, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • The Membership Experience

Discover New Goals and Career Opportunities

For those just beginning their careers, insight from more seasoned professionals can be invaluable. Mentorship helps us broaden our horizons, avoid mistakes, pursue opportunities, make connections, and perhaps alter our career paths.
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May 6, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

Communicating About Vaccines

As of May 1, roughly 45 percent of the U.S. population has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 32 percent are fully vaccinated. But the rate of vaccines administered has slowed over the last few weeks since its peak in April
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