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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.​​

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May 30, 2019
  • Synergist Blog,
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​“Please Cancel My Membership, I’ve Just Retired”

Photo: Steven Eversmeyer, AIHA Member “Having worked my whole life and paid for membership for years, why would I want to continue paying when I’m retired?” This seems to be a common sentiment among our retiring members. As AIHA’s membership marketi...
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May 28, 2019
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High-Capacity Air Sampling for Organic Vapors

Sponsored by Assay Technology Occasionally, a thoughtful, careful customer will ask us about the capacity of the organic vapor badges (546, 566, and 525). They know if the capacity of the sampling media is exceeded, they will get a low-biased result....
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May 15, 2019
  • Synergist Blog,
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Is a Hooded PAPR Right for Your Organization?

Sponsored by ILC Dover Full-face respirators with either single or dual cartridges have long been used by the military and first responders to protect against the most hazardous of toxic respiratory threats, including nerve and blister agents. They ...
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May 14, 2019
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Something Worth Hearing

My father is losing his hearing. It’s become a bit of a running joke with my family. For years he worked at a circuit board processing facility where he was surrounded by loud noise for much of his shift. I know because I often visited him as a child...
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May 9, 2019
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Big Data in EHS

The AIHA Rocky Mountain Local Section and the ASSP Colorado Chapter recently hosted a two-day workshop on Big Data in the EHS field. The workshop brought together a diverse set of people with interest and passion in the topic, including EHS professio...
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May 6, 2019
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AIHA eLearning: Moving Forward

It’s easy to forget what education was like before the internet: centralized, expensive, and hard to get. Having a one-size-fits-all approach didn’t address the different goals, experiences, and preferences of learners. Equality of access was an enor...
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May 2, 2019
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Diversity and Inclusion

Sponsored by 3M “Diversity and inclusion” are words I hear a lot—at 3M, in discussions with friends, and at companies I visit. They’re important. Diverse teams are stronger and more productive, and I find them much more stimulating. We need to accep...
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April 30, 2019
  • Synergist Blog,
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Chemical and Physical Hazards Top Industry News Headlines

It’s been a busy month and a half with tax season coming to an end and many people traveling for spring break. In case you’ve missed the recent news from the federal agencies that oversee occupational health and safety, here are some of the highlight...
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April 25, 2019
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Respiratory Protection for Public Workers

Sponsored by OHD Public workers are responsible for teaching our children, putting out fires, and protecting our streets. They do things daily that we may take for granted, including cleaning our water, picking up our trash, and maintaining our roads...
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April 23, 2019
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Mentoring: Something for Everybody

Many professionals have learned so much from their career that the next logical step is sharing those experiences with others. Then there are those who are looking for someone more seasoned to help them navigate the rough waters of the profession. Br...
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April 16, 2019
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A Summer to Remember

It’s hard to believe—and yet I do. I suppose it’s because I’ve seen it firsthand myself. According to OSHA, every minute a young worker (age 15–25) is injured on the job, and every day a young worker loses their life as a result of a workplace incide...
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April 11, 2019
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Treated vs. Inherent Flame-Resistance

There’s a lot of confusion about the terms “treated” and “inherent” flame-resistant clothing (FR). What’s the difference? And, more importantly, does one offer better protection than the other?
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