The AIHA Communication and Training Methods Committee is a group of industrial hygienists and occupational and environmental health and safety professionals dedicated to improving communication of IH and OEHS concepts and training.

As another year has nearly come and gone, this post reviews what AIHA has accomplished in the government relations sphere in 2021 by working with policymakers to advance public policies that protect workers and their communities.

2021 was a year in which the world struggled to return to normal while also coping with COVID-19. With the year coming to an end, this post takes the opportunity to reflect. Here are some top AIHA achievements from 2021.

On Nov. 5, OSHA issued an emergency temporary standard (ETS) requiring employers with more than 100 employees to implement COVID-19 vaccination or weekly testing. Within days, the ETS was placed on temporary hold, pending judicial review.

AIHA’s strategic plan states that the association will explore, develop, and disseminate cutting-edge educational, technical, and career enrichment resources. This post shares highlights from AIHA’s 2021 educational program.

Early this fall, AIHA asked members to fill out a short survey to help us better understand the types of public policy issues they care about and the government relations actions they wish for AIHA to pursue. Now, the results are in.

As of Nov. 8, AIHA has determined that the best course of action for all face-to-face meetings in the foreseeable future is to require all attendees to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within three days of the event.

85 percent of AIHA members report that they are satisfied or extremely satisfied with AIHA membership. Here, several AIHA members talk about their thoughts on AIHA membership and why they think it’s important to renew in 2022.

Very often, indoor and outdoor air quality investigations require the identification of the components of a mixture of particles. A successful comprehensive particle identification analysis depends upon the quality and quantity of the sample.

While we wait for OSHA to publish its new emergency temporary standard concerning COVID-19 vaccination and testing at larger employers, here are some highlights related to other recent developments at the agency.

Do you want to have a voice in developing voluntary standards? Fortunately, AIHA represents its members’ interests on the committees that develop consensus standards through its Standards Advisory Panel.

If you're interested in creating content for AIHA, such as a webinar, presentation, PDC, or publication, you may benefit from understanding some essential terms, concepts, and best practices related to intellectual property and copyright.