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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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Serial: Installments on important issues in IH.

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October 9, 2019

Inhalation Hazard Protection for 5 Million Workers

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October 7, 2019

Soft Skills

This post is the first in a series devoted to topics related to soft skills.
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October 3, 2019
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The Acetic Acid Recovery Problem

What could be easier than developing a badge for acetic acid? It’s such a common household chemical.
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October 1, 2019

Virtual Sections: Networking Without Borders

Earlier this year AIHA introduced two new chapters to its membership: the Virtual Section and the Virtual Section (en Español).
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September 26, 2019

How to Make the Most of Your Membership

As the membership marketing specialist at AIHA, I have learned a lot about our members, and the more I’ve heard from you ...
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September 24, 2019

Avoiding the Pitfalls of OSHA Silica Standard Compliance

In a popular session titled “Avoiding the Pitfalls of OSHA Silica Standard Compliance Across Large and Small Construction Organizations” at AIHce EXP 2019 IH professionals learned about the most prevalent silica-related OSHA violations
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September 19, 2019
  • Synergist Blog,
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Top Five Lab Safety Tips

Sponsored by Bulwark From fires and explosions to sharp objects, pathogens, and dangerous chemicals, laboratories are home to a variety of hazards. To help promote lab safety, Bulwark Protection—a manufacturer of protective workwear, including lab co...
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September 17, 2019
  • Synergist Blog,
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Appreciating the Role of IH in Infectious Diseases

Image: medicine bottles on a conveyor belt. It was staff appreciation week at AIHA, and to be honest, I was looking forward to the celebratory breakfast. Instead, I found myself heading into Washington, DC to engage in a fascinating discussion about ...
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September 9, 2019
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  • Serial

Your Vote Is Needed

In a few days, all AIHA members will be invited to vote online for two new amendments to the association’s bylaws, as proposed by the AIHA Board of Directors. AIHA’s bylaws are frequently reviewed by the Board to ensure that they reflect best practic...
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August 30, 2019
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

Preparing for the Future: AIHA’s 2019 Environmental Scan

Earlier this year, AIHA conducted a comprehensive environmental scan of the industrial hygiene profession. But what is an “environmental scan,” and what does it mean for us as industrial hygienists?
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August 29, 2019

Total Worker Health: How Does IH Fit?

The ultimate objective of IH is to promote a healthier work environment for employees
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August 22, 2019
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

Hidden Dangers Causing Respiratory Illnesses

For the workers who are exposed, the perfect situation is to eliminate any possible contact between the worker and the hazard. Where they cannot be eliminated, workers need the right level of respiratory protection.
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