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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.​​


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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Dialogues: Q&As with IH leaders.

Serial: Installments on important issues in IH.

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August 19, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Touchstone ... by Larry Sloan

Announcing AIHA’s New Strategic Plan

In July, the AIHA Board of Directors approved our new strategic plan for 2022–2024. In this post, I’ll explain the process for creating the new plan and spotlight some of the high-level changes.
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August 17, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

New Research on Scientific Misinformation

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the public has had to grapple with a disheartening amount of misinformation and disinformation, contributing to vaccine hesitancy and prolonging the pandemic. What, if anything, can be done about it?
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August 12, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

Respiratory Protection and Fit Testing: Lessons from a Pandemic

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone scrambled to get PPE into the hands of first responders and others on the frontlines. This huge increase in people wearing PPE cast new light on how they are selected and fit tested.
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August 10, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • The Membership Experience

Stay Connected in Retirement

If you’re nearing retirement age, you don’t have to disappear from AIHA. The association offers emeritus membership as a way to live your post-retirement life with purpose and leave a legacy that continues to support the profession.
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August 3, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

OEHS and Public Awareness: AIHA’s Volunteers Lead the Way

AIHA members spread the word about COVID-19 resources by volunteering to speak at conferences, author articles, and reach out to allied associations. For example, treasurer-elect Nancy M. McClellan's article on ventilation is reproduced in this post.
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July 29, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • The Monthly Weekly

The Monthly Weekly: OSHA and NIOSH Want to Hear From You

Government agencies often open comment periods for stakeholders to provide feedback on proposed regulations, standards, projects, and draft documents and publications. Here, SynergistNOW highlights comment periods of interest to AIHA members.
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July 27, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • AIHA University

Introducing AIHA University’s New Educational Platform

If AIHA learned anything from 2020, it is that our online classrooms must be user-friendly and reliable to meet the needs of the busy industrial hygiene and occupational and environmental health and safety professionals we serve.
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July 20, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

Now’s the Time to Send In Your Synergist Article Ideas

Whether you’d like to write an article for The Synergist yourself or just have an idea you want to share, the information in this post will help you understand what we’re looking for, what we have on tap, and how to share your thoughts with us.
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July 15, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

From the Archives: A Focus on Labs

The August 2021 Synergist, which is now being printed, is the latest of our annual special issues on laboratories. Today’s “From the Archives” post looks back at some of The Synergist’s recent lab-related articles. 
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July 8, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Washington Insider

Wildfires, AIHA, and You

If you are wondering how to help people and regions affected by wildfires, AIHA is by your side with the Think and Act Fire Smart campaign. AIHA's efforts include all aspects of wildfire preparedness, response, and recovery.
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July 6, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • The Membership Experience

Furthering a Global Vision with International Membership

AIHA membership extends beyond the United States and Canada, spanning countries worldwide. With outreach efforts and an international strategy, AIHA is furthering its shared vision of a world where all workers are healthy and safe.
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July 1, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

Some Big Data Lingo That You Should Know

Big Data is the term for data sets that are so large they can’t be analyzed or used in the traditional way. In this post are explanations of some common database-related terms that can help prepare you to discuss Big Data with IT professionals.
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