Table of Contents by Issue
January
President’s Message
A Community Effort
By Allan K. Fleeger
Washington Insider
What to Watch in 2013
By Aaron Trippler
Insight: Welding
Welding Processes and Fume Production
By Mike Harris
A Structured Approach to Controlling Diesel Particulate
Many controls are available for diesel particulate, but not all work in every situation, and in most cases, multiple options are required.
By Brian Davies
New Directions for IAQ
The “mold is gold” era is over. What are the new growth areas in indoor air quality?
By Don Weekes
OHS after the Election
Aaron Trippler speaks with The Synergist® about the 2012 election results.
By Ed Rutkowski
February
President’s Message
Standards Development Update
By Allan K. Fleeger
Washington Insider
Agency Movement on Top OHS Issues
By Aaron Trippler
Insight: Risk Assessment
Suffer Little Children
By Frank Mirer
The Sixty-percent Statistic
Sixty percent of confined space fatalities occur among would-be rescuers. How can we break the chain of would-be rescuer deaths?
By Connie L. Muncy
AIHce 2013 Technical Sessions
A sneak peek at the planned topics for AIHce 2013 in Montreal.
AIHA® Candidates’ Forum
Meet the candidates for AIHA’s Board of Directors.
March
President’s Message
Strong Bond, Shared Purpose
By Allan K. Fleeger
Washington Insider
Congress Gears Up for New Session
By Aaron Trippler
Leadership Perspective
ACGIH Members Approve Changes
By A. Anthony Rizzuto
Insight: Ethics
Dealing with Malpractice
By Nancy M. McClellan
Insight: Safety
Not Just an Assigned Designation
By Paul A. Zoubek
VEM Goes Mobile
Mobile video exposure monitoring (M-VEM) can potentially provide insight into the sources of exposure for mobile workers.
By Gerald Joy
Changing Requirements for Environmental Management Systems
The new revision of the ISO 14001 standard will impact every organization that currently uses it as the basis for its environmental management system.
By Thea Dunmire
Noise Calculations and Shift Length
The Synergist® shares three noise experts’ perspectives on protecting workers from noise exposures during longer shifts.
By Ed Rutkowski
April
President’s Message
Branching Out
By Allan K. Fleeger
Staff Works
CareerAdvantage 2013: Répondez S’il Vous Plaît
By Mary Ellen Brennan
Insight: For Students
Don't Wonder—Do!
By Samantha Connell
Insight: Risk Communication
Orienting Your Audience: Six Signposting Tips
By Peter M. Sandman
Strategies for Selecting an IH Software Solution
Comprehensive, automated software solutions that integrate data in one place offer a big-picture view that allows industrial hygienists to proactively identify trends and manage risk.
By Monica Melkonian
Living with a Legacy
A Foundation scholar reflects on life in Libby, Montana.
By Ed Rutkowski
Bienvenue à Montréal
Next month, Montreal, Canada, will host AIHce 2013, the premier OEHS conference and expo of the year, from May 18 to 23.
By Kay Bechtold
May
President’s Message
Today’s Challenge, Tomorrow’s Promise
By Allan K. Fleeger
Washington Insider
Congress Moves to Enact Budget
By Aaron Trippler
Insight: Green Building
Under Construction: Sustainable Initiatives
By Thomas Abdallah, Mark Drozdov, Pauline Chow, and Syed W. Ali
Insight: Welding
Selling OHS in the “Hot Work” Industry
By Mike Harris
Insight: Ionizing Radiation
Health Physics Resources and Industrial Hygienists
By Judson Kenoyer, Claudiu Lungu, and Ron Beethe
The Art of the Deal
Occupational health and safety professionals have been talking about demonstrating their value to company leadership for decades. Has it made any difference?
By David M. Eherts
What’s New in OEHS Products and Services?
Previewing the Expo at AIHce 2013, where more than 230 exhibitors will showcase the latest OEHS products and services.
By Kay Bechtold
Theatrical Fall Protection
Fall hazards are abundant in theaters. Here are some strategies for protecting performers.
By Monona Rossol
June/July
Washington Insider
Legislative Activity Still on the Rise
By Aaron Trippler
Synergist® Q&A
Dust Samplers
Insight: Ethics
A Fresh, Global Look at Ethics
By Jas Singh
Insight: Safety
Workplace Fall Protection and Sustainability
By Paul Zoubek
Keeping Up with the Oil and Gas Rush
The drive to extract gas and oil has brought with it some important considerations regarding the safety and health of workers.
By Eric Esswein and Ryan Hill
Are These Gloves Still Serviceable?
The serviceability of protective gloves often depends on their application.
By Laura Proctor
Where IH Art and Science Meet
Looking back at the General Session Speakers at AIHce 2013 in Montreal.
By Ed Rutkowski and Kay Bechtold
August
President’s Message
Looking Backward, Looking Forward
By Barbara Dawson
Letter to the Editor
LEV in Welding
By Ed Chessor
Special Section
AIHA® Member Summits “High Point of the World”
Insight: Welding
An Order of Magnitude
By Mike Harris
Does Your Lab Measure Up?
Contrary to what your manager might think, laboratories present several ergonomic challenges.
By Sheree Gibson and Angela Dartt
The Beryllium Quandary
Lower exposure limits, if they take effect, will make sampling and analysis of beryllium even more challenging.
By Michael Brisson
After the Storm
New research and laboratory techniques have yielded more sensitive tests for determining the presence of fecal or sewage contamination.
By Diane Miskowski
September
President’s Message
New Opportunities for Today’s Volunteers
By Barbara Dawson
Washington Insider
Back in Session
By Aaron Trippler
Leadership Perspective
The Academy’s New Strategy
By Zack Mansdorf
Insight: For Students
Juggling School...and Everything Else
By Samantha Connell
Insight: Professional Growth
Sampling Comfort
By Eric J. Ward
Insight: Risk Assessment
Whack-a-mole
By Frank Mirer
A New Opportunity for Hazcom Experts
A new AIHA® registry program offers a valuable credential in SDS and label authoring.
By Ed Rutkowski
Making the Most of Your IH Data
Industrial hygiene data management systems can help you answer questions about your IH programs.
By Stephanie Battista
Pre-crisis Communication: Talking about What-ifs
In risk communication, it’s important to discuss potential emergencies before they happen.
By Peter M. Sandman
October
President’s Message
Serving a Common Cause
By Barbara Dawson
Synergist® Q&A
Hydrogen Sulfide
Insight: Ethics
Exporting Harm
By Jeff Throckmorton
Insight: Professional Growth
Industrial Hygienists as Disease Detectives
By Yulia Iossifova, Custodio Muianga, Rena Saito, and Francis T. Pleban
Firefighting: A Toxic Profession
Heat isn’t the only hazard that firefighters face. Modern materials in our homes have increased the toxicity of today’s fires.
By Dawn Bolstad-Johnson
Trends in Occupational Health Risk Management
How can occupational hygienists help shape exposure health risk management for 21st-century workplaces?
By Bob Rajan-Sithamparanadarjah
Noise in Construction
Low recognition of noise hazards continues to haunt workers—especially in the construction industry.
By Ed Rutkowski
November
President’s Message
What’s in a Name?
By Barbara Dawson
Synergist® Q&A
Chemical Management
Insight: Safety
Machine Safeguarding Risk Assessment
By Paul A. Zoubek
Insight: Green Building
The New Transparency
By Catherine Bobenhausen
Industrial Hygiene Practices for Assessing Nanomaterials Exposures
With the growing impact of nanotechnology in the workplace, some level of exposure risk assessment is necessary for engineered nanomaterials.
By Jennifer Dimitri, Keith Rickabaugh, Paul Webb, and Michele Shepard
Crane Safety
Learn how to prevent electrocutions from crane contact with overhead power lines and what actions to take if contact is made.
By Jerome E. Spear
Two Views on the New Manganese TLV®
What is the TLV’s role in industrial hygiene practice?
By Dan Chute and Mike Harris
December
President’s Message
Preserving Our Stories
By Barbara Dawson
Washington Insider
OSHA Moves on Two Major Issues
By Aaron Trippler
Leadership Perspective
The Manganese TLV®: ACGIH® Responds
By Bob Herrick
Synergist® Q&A
New Technology for Chemical Sensors
Insight: Risk Assessment
Silica Redux
By Frank Mirer
Make Your Evidence Count
As an industrial hygienist, you might eventually figure prominently in a legal dispute concerning workplace exposures. How do you ensure your data is admissible?
By Kurt W. Dreger and David L. Dahlstrom
At the Ready
AIHA’s Fall Conference highlighted leadership and emergency preparedness.
By Kay Bechtold and Ed Rutkowski
Strategies for Selecting an SDS Authoring Solution
Tracking international chemical regulatory guidelines and providing accurate and compliant hazard communication has never been more complex.
By Matthew A. Johnston and Sarah Stine