The Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene has attained a 2021 “impact factor” of 3.359, according to JOEH publisher Taylor & Francis. The new impact factor is JOEH’s highest ranking since it began publishing in 2004.

Embracing our differences enables OEHS professionals to manage occupational hazards for diverse workforces. Therefore, the AIHA Board of Directors has unanimously voted to support the formation of the LGBTQ+ Special Interest Group, PR(IH)DE.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.