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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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October 22, 2026
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

New Hazard, Same Process: Legionella Fundamentals for Technicians

When a mentor figure asked Megan Canright Racicot to work on a Legionella inquiry, she felt unprepared for the task. “Megan,” the mentor said, “it’s the same kind of risk assessment process as it is with any other agent that you’ve worked with.”
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October 1, 2026
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

What Ergonomics Assessments Might Be Missing

Liberty Mutual’s annual Workplace Safety Index ranks the top ten causes of workplace injuries in the United States based on their financial impact. Invariably, ergonomics-related injuries appear in the top ten.
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September 24, 2026
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

What You’re Reading: Fatal Incidents, Measuring Asbestos, and AIHA Initiatives

Articles on tragic incidents that took the lives of workers in West Virginia and a student in Japan are among the most-read offerings in Synergist publications over the last month.
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September 17, 2026
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Touchstone ... by Larry Sloan

Our Commitment to Accessibility

According to CDC, nearly 29 percent of adults in the United States have some form of disability. As an organization, AIHA has made some strides in accessibility, though we still have work to do.
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September 10, 2026
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

Readings in Chemical Protective Clothing

The third edition of AIHA’s Chemical Protective Clothing, released in May 2025, describes the implementation of a protective clothing and equipment program. The editors of this comprehensive resource will present a webinar on Sept. 30.
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September 3, 2026
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

Dismantling the “Delay Machine”

At many workplaces, industrial hygiene, safety, and environmental professionals work side by side. Too often, however, their physical proximity doesn’t result in meaningful collaboration.
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August 27, 2026
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Touchstone ... by Larry Sloan

Pipeline Development: The Next Phase

In 2011, a NIOSH-commissioned report predicted that future demand for OEHS professionals would far exceed the number of individuals with the appropriate training, education, and experience. This problem has been a matter of discussion ever since.
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August 20, 2026
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

What You’re Reading: Chemical Safety, Asbestos, and TSCA

In the last month, articles on fatalities at chemical plants, an OSHA letter of interpretation, and the Toxic Substances Control Act have drawn the attention of readers of Synergist publications.
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July 30, 2026
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Touchstone ... by Larry Sloan

How We’re Improving OEHS Science and Practice

In 2021, AIHA began working on several initiatives intended to improve the science and practice of occupational and environmental health and safety. We think of these initiatives as applying the industrial hygiene framework to the profession itself.
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July 23, 2026
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

What You’re Reading: Paper Mill Implosion, Respiratory Protection Requirements, Wildfire Monitoring, and Fit Testing

“What You’re Reading” returns to share the topics that captured our readers’ attention during the early part of summer. This installment reviews the most-viewed posts and articles from Synergist publications, and provides updates if available.
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July 16, 2026
  • Synergist Blog,
  • AIHA University

How Presenting at Conferences Changed My Life

When I began presenting sessions and professional development courses at AIHce EXP, the predecessor of AIHA Connect, I wouldn't have predicted it would land me a position at UC Davis, propel me to a Caribbean island, and earn me praise from my peers.
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July 2, 2026
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

Celebrating 40 Years of ERPGs

AIHA’s Emergency Response Planning Guideline program, coupled with a new generation of digital tools and training, is reshaping how industry, responders, and communities prepare for low‑probability, high‑consequence events.
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