2025 eLearning Subscription

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Earn 2 Contact Hours

Join us to explore OSHA’s 2024 Revised Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) and the critical role OEHS professionals play in ensuring compliance and workplace safety. As the bridge between regulatory mandates and on-the-ground safety practices, OEHS professionals ensure that workers are informed about chemical hazards through clear communication, thorough training, and compliance oversight.

In 2024, OSHA introduced significant updates to the HCS, aimed at improving the clarity and quality of chemical labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) to enhance the safety of workers and first responders during chemical emergencies.

Learn about the practical implications of these changes for OEHS professionals, including enhanced approaches to hazard identification, developing robust communication plans, training employees, and ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance under the new requirements.

Learning Objectives

After this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Review the 2024 updates to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, including alignment with GHS Revision 7.
• Identify necessary changes and updates for workplace hazard communication programs to ensure compliance with the revised HCS.
• Discuss new hazard classifications introduced in the revised HCS and their implications for workplace safety programs.
• Identify how effective hazard communication improves workplace safety and health, and explore strategies for enhancing hazard communication.

Presenters:

• Denese A. Deeds, CIH, FAIHA, SDSRP
• Chandra D. Gioiello, MS, CIH, SDSRP

Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 2:00-3:30 pm ET

Earn 1.5 Contact Hours

Accurately assessing and managing inhalation exposure risks in the face of uncertainty and variability is a persistent challenge for industrial hygienists and exposure professionals. This webinar introduces IH Mod 2.0, a versatile Excel-based freeware tool available on the AIHA website for assessing workplace and consumer inhalation exposures. With its dual capabilities for deterministic analysis and stochastic modeling (Monte Carlo Simulation), this tool addresses variability and uncertainty in exposure estimates. It’s an essential resource for industrial hygienists aiming to understand short- or long-term airborne contaminant concentrations under diverse workplace scenarios, including spill events, and to evaluate the impact of various factors and engineering controls (e.g., ventilation improvements) on worker exposure levels.

Participants will explore the IH Mod 2.0 suite of exposure models and its extensive support materials, learning to select suitable models and parameter inputs for specific scenarios. The session will delve into both deterministic and probabilistic approaches, using models such as the well-mixed room (box) model, two-zone (near field/far field) model, near-field plume model, and turbulent eddy diffusion model. Real-world case studies will illustrate model applications, highlighting scenarios with well-defined versus uncertain input parameters and emphasizing key exposure determinants.

Special attention will be given to characterizing exposure distributions and interpreting model outputs, which can include concentration curves or time-weighted averages across different percentiles. The discussion will cover critical considerations such as data quality, model validation, and limitations, equipping participants with the knowledge to apply these tools effectively and confidently in their practice.

Learning Objectives

After this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Identify scenarios where IH Mod 2.0 models can be effectively applied to assess workplace and consumer exposures.
• Analyze the types of models within IH Mod 2.0, including their input parameters and data requirements.
• Differentiate between deterministic and probabilistic approaches, and select appropriate distribution types for exposure modeling.
• Apply IH Mod 2.0 models to real-world scenarios, interpreting results and addressing data gaps and model limitations with confidence.

Presenters:

• Pamela Williams, MS, ScD, CIH
• Alan Rossner, PhD, CIH, FAIHA

Access to the event is provided in the online classroom under the subscription group or My Events.

Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 1:00-2:00 pm ET

Earn 1 Contact Hour

Lack of recognition of the need for flame-resistant (FR) clothing leaves many workers without proper protection. Yet requiring it where it is not needed can be expensive and may unnecessarily add to the employee heat load and employee complaints. Therefore, it is important to accurately assess a workplace to determine the need for FR clothing.

Many workers face unnecessary risks due to the lack of proper flame-resistant (FR) clothing, while others may be required to wear it in situations where it isn’t needed, leading to added costs and discomfort. Striking the right balance is critical for both safety and efficiency. This webinar will provide participants with a comprehensive guide to conducting a workplace risk assessment to determine the necessity of FR clothing. Attendees will explore the requirements of the OSHA Personal Protective Equipment standard (1910.132) and the NFPA 2113 guidelines, with a focus on performing hazard analyses for flash fire risks.

The webinar will delve into the differences between flash fires and open pool fires, highlighting the unique and immediate challenges posed by flash fires, which can result in severe injuries in seconds. Participants will learn to use the Flame-Resistant Clothing Assessment Tool (FRCAT), a practical and user-friendly resource designed to streamline hazard analysis and decision-making.

By attending, safety professionals, including industrial hygienists, will gain actionable insights to improve workplace safety, enhance compliance, and make informed decisions about FR clothing requirements. Attendees will also have the opportunity to provide feedback on the tool, contributing to its ongoing improvement.

Learning Objectives

After this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Discuss the prevention vs. mitigation approach in workplace safety.
• Identify scenarios where flame-resistant clothing is necessary and practical.
• Analyze the FR clothing risk assessment process and apply it in real-world settings.
• Understand OSHA PPE standard (1910.132) requirements and review NFPA 2113 guidelines for selecting and maintaining FR garments.
• Differentiate between flash fires and open pool fires, and identify situations likely to result in a flash fire.

Presenters:

• Kevin Mahoney, CIH, CSP, CHMM
• Tsvetan Popov, CIH, CSP
• Georgi Popov, Ph.D., CSP, QEP, SMS, ARM, CMC, FASSP, FAIHA

Access to the event is provided in the online classroom under the subscription group or My Events.

OnDemand

Earn 1 Contact Hour

Industrial Hygienists (IH) anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and recommend controls for environmental and physical hazards that impact workers. Advances in Total Worker Health initiatives now consider physical factors, such as infectious disease vectors that are increasing globally. Vector-borne diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, and dengue kill millions of people every year globally, and cause loss of worker hours. The expertise and tools possessed by IHs are of utmost importance in protecting the workforce from vector-borne disease transmission and ensuring continuous business operations. It is important to work with other occupational health groups (e.g., public health) to identify hazards, develop controls and remediation programs to address risks. The session will discuss: 1) occupational health industry standard guidance tools; 2)the application of a bowtie analysis to prevent vector borne infectious disease transmission; and 3) the tool application to project planning, construction, and operations. Lastly, the health inspection tool will be introduced, which is used to support sustainable field effectiveness of the vector borne disease transmission health risk management process.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, the participant will be able to:

• Apply OH standard guidance tools for disease prevention and control.
• Discuss impact of vector-borne diseases as potential hazards for the workforce.
• Describe infectious disease risk mitigation measures for IH.
• Explain the infectious disease prevention and response framework.

Contact Hours:
1

Presentation Date:
05/21/2024

Presenters:
Lynn Rudd Jr, CIH
Kerry Maranto, MS, CIH, CSP
Candace McAlester, DNP, MS, APRN, FNP-C

OnDemand

Earn 1 Contact Hour

In the wake of the Great Resignation, where nearly 48 million individuals embarked on job transitions, a startling revelation emerged: almost a quarter of them regretted solely chasing higher paychecks. As we ventured further into the Great Reset and the Great Realization, it became clear that people yearned for a deeper sense of meaning in their work environments. Individuals sought a sense of purpose in their professional lives. This transformative period in the job market compelled employees and employers to realign their priorities. The significance of fostering a positive company culture and offering robust professional development opportunities became undeniable. This education session will: a) delve into the pivotal role of soft skill development in this era of change; b) explore how cultivation of essential soft skills can drive individual and organizational growth; and c) examine how harnessing these skills can retain and attract top talent. Join us to gain insights into the power of soft skills to enhance your workforce's capabilities, foster a thriving organizational culture, and ensure your ability to attract and retain employees. Discover how the investment in these intangible skills can lead to success in the evolving landscape of talent acquisition and management.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, the participant will be able to:

• Discuss the soft skills for professional development and overall success.
• Identify key soft skills that are in demand and strategies for their development.
• Create a positive culture that values and encourages the growth of soft skills.

Contact Hours:
1

Presentation Date:
05/22/2024

Presenter:
Alex Cardone, CIH

OnDemand

Earn 1 Contact Hour

Impulse noise poses a significant challenge for accurate measurement coupled with the challenge of meaningful interpretation of the results. Typically, impulse noise limits are typically described in terms of ceiling values, rather than dose. This can leave many occupationally exposed persons at risk for noise induced hearing loss. In this session, measurement results from numerous impulse noise sources (i.e., various firearm wave forms) are presented. The goal is to enhance the knowledge base of hygienists, enabling them to better assess the associated risks. Additionally, information is presented regarding measurement techniques, data interpretation, impulse noise standards including MIL-STD-1474E and the AHAAH criteria, and the selection of impulse noise measurement equipment.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, the participant will be able to:

• Evaluate impulse noise in terms of peak dB and total impulse.
• Compare impulse noise data to relevant exposure standards.
• Select appropriate impulse noise measurement equipment for surveys.

Contact Hours:
1

Presentation Date:
05/22/2024

Presenters:
Dr. Evan Floyd, PhD, CIH
Robert Agnew, Ph.D., CIH, CSP

OnDemand

Earn 1 Contact Hour

Presentations

D1a. Fatality Prevention: AI, Computer Vision, and 3D Sensing

We use an AI system to discover hidden unsafe behaviors. This 3D sensor and camera system uses self-driving car technology to closely track people, industrial vehicles and everything else in the area. One surprising result of this work has been to demonstrate that unsafe behaviors often pass unnoticed by the participants, as we will demonstrate with several memorable videos.

Co-Authors: Geoff Walter, Corporate Safety Director, Owens Corning

Acknowledgements & References: Thanks to Owens Corning for supporting the effort.

Author: Keith Bowers, Bowers Management Analytics Phoenix, AZ
United States of America

D1b. Big Data in IH: Real-Time Monitoring for IAQ

As industrial hygiene testing moves from sampling a small number of time weighted average samples to real time measurements; the field is moving toward big data. With the application of artificial intelligence, big data seeks to integrate structured and unstructured data into meaningful analyses. Through the application of big data in a study of indoor air in a pharmaceutical workplace, this session will discuss: a) the principles of big data; b) the challenges of large data sets and their analysis; and c) the benefits of real time cloud-based databases. Also, we will review: 1) the various ways to present data, using statistical and graphical methods; and 2) public databases, such as NHANES and UN databases, which can aid in evaluating exposure data and its relation to human health.

Co-Authors: K. Bosch, Stantec Consulting, Plymouth, MN, USA

Author: Tom Hawkinson, MS, CIH, CSP, Stantec Consulting Services Inc Chandler, AZ, United States of America

Contact Hours:
1

Presentation Date:
05/20/2024

Presenters:
Julie Panko
Keith Bowers
Tom Hawkinson, MS, CIH, CSP