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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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May 6, 2019
  • Synergist Blog,
  • AIHA University

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
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

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,
  • The Monthly Weekly

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
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

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
  • Synergist Blog

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
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Washington Insider

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
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

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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April 9, 2019
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Touchstone ... by Larry Sloan

Spreading the Occupational Health Message to Colleges

During my recent extended trip out West, I had the pleasure of addressing undergraduate occupational health and safety students at Cal State Sacramento. (Thank you, Patrick Corcoran, adjunct professor, for arranging the visit!) This was the first tim...
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April 2, 2019
  • Synergist Blog

Exposure Assessment Challenges in Aviation and Live Weapons Training

Editor’s note: this post is part of a series on exposure assessment sessions held at AIHce EXP 2018 in Philadelphia. For information about the upcoming AIHce EXP 2019 in Minneapolis, visit the conference website. Audience members at AIHce EXP 2018 we...
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March 26, 2019
  • Synergist Blog,
  • The Membership Experience

Why You Should Love Being a Student

Being a student can be difficult: there are the academic demands, the financial constraints, and of course the uncertainty of securing a decent job after graduation. But it’s also an exciting time, full of opportunities and new ideas. Here are some r...
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March 21, 2019
  • Synergist Blog,
  • AIHA University

Roadmaps for Professional Progress

My freshman year in college I wasn’t certain of many things, but of one thing I was 100 percent sure: I wanted to major in journalism. Within my first month on campus, I had already mapped out which classes to take and identified the teachers to stay...
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March 19, 2019
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Washington Insider

Waking Up to the Zombie Apocalypse

Are we living through a zombie apocalypse? Look closely, for you or your fellow workers may be among the more than one-third of U.S. workers who get less than the recommended seven hours of sleep each night, and may be only partially awake at work. F...
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