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Goals/Vision

The committee assembles, evaluates, and disseminates information relevant to the sampling, analysis, and characterization of aerosols to occupational and environmental health professionals. The members of the committee develop specific annual objectives and performance measures.

  • Emerging Issues
    Discuss, track, act upon, and report emerging occupational and environmental health issues related to aerosol science and technology.
  • Education and Training
    Provide education and training on aerosol technology and issues.
  • Legislation, Regulations, and Standards
    Identify, evaluate, and comment on existing, new, and proposed rules that affect occupational aerosol exposure and technology. Monitor and report on relevant activities by rule-making organizations.
  • Committee Membership
    Grow and maintain an active and diverse membership that actively engages in research and practice related to aerosols.
  • Sustain Meeting Activities
    Solicit papers, organize sessions, and provide session arrangers, chairs, and monitors for AIHce. Solicit or develop new PDC's as well as keep existing PDC's up to date.

Current Projects

  • Two PDCs (301 & 305) and an educational session at AIHA Connect 2024
  • Resources to Update Your Aerosol Acumen. The Synergist. 35(8):36. https://synergist.aiha.org/the...
  • Members were reviewers for AIHA Connect 2025
  • Two PDCs (102 & 602), three sessions about particle exposure assessment, and two additional presentations were accepted for AIHA Connect 2025
  • Collaboration with the International Sampler Comparison Group
  • AIHA Webinar "Nanotechnology Health and Safety Principles"
  • Two new poster awards 2025 (see recognition)
  • Considering the topic "Future direction of aerosol instruments in the occupational environment" as a paper for JOEH or the Synergist and/or a PDC

Resources

Consumer Aerosol Monitors
Fact Sheet

Consumer Aerosol Monitors

Recognition

David L. Swift Memorial Award

This award honors the memory of Dr. David L. Swift for his outstanding contributions to aerosol and industrial hygiene research. Aerosol research papers published during the previous year in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene are reviewed by the AIHA Aerosol Technology Committee. Eligibility inclusion criteria are articles addressing the

  • development of an aerosol sampler or sensor
  • evaluation of an aerosol sampler, sensor, or an aerosol sampling method
  • use of an aerosol or aerosol sampling device as the primary test medium for a piece of equipment
  • characterization of an aerosol in a workplace
  • development of an aerosol control device.

Studies involving these topics are not eligible: inhalation toxicology, respirator fit (not involving aerosols), epidemiology, bioaerosol sampling devices, bulk powders, surface contaminants, and control banding. Review papers are not eligible.

Past Recipients:

2025 award for JOEH 2024

Osho B, Elahifard M, Wang X, Abbasi B, Chow JC, Watson JG, Arnott WP, Reed Wm R, Parks D. 2024. Evaluation of PVC and PTFE filters for direct-on-filter crystalline silica quantification by FTIR. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. 21(8):539–550. https://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2024.2357080

2024 award for JOEH 2023

O’Shaughnessy PT, Harris Z, Purdy M, Altmaier R. 2023. Validation of N95 respirator models for pressure drop and particle capture efficiency. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. 20(9):390–400. https://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2023.2227658

2023 award for JOEH 2022

D’Antonio N, Newnum J, Kanellis M, Howe B, Anthony TR. 2022. Assessment of respirable aerosol concentrations using local ventilation controls in an open multi-chair dental clinic. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. 19(5):246–255. https://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2022.2050738

2022 award for JOEH 2021

Alex S, Sovers M, O’Shaughnessy PT. 2021. Particle-phase collection efficiency of the OVS and IFV Pro personal pesticide samplers. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. 18(12):579–589. https://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2021.1989443

2021 award for JOEH 2020

Leith D, L’Orange C, Mehaffy J, Volckens J. 2020. Design and performance of UPAS inlets for respirable and thoracic mass sampling. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. 17(6):274–282. https://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2020.1741595

2020 award for JOEH 2019

Zuidema C, Stebounova LV, Sousan S, Thomas G, Koehler K, Peters TM. 2019b. Sources of error -supplement-and variability in particulate matter sensor network measement. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. 16(8):564–574. https://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2019.1628965

2019 award for JOEH 2018

Hart JF, Autenrieth DA, Cauda E, Chubb L, Spear TM, Wock S, Rosenthal S. 2018. A comparison of respirable crystalline silica concentration measurements using a direct-on-filter Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) transmission method vs. a traditional laboratory X-ray diffraction method. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. 15(10):743–754. https://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2018.1495334

2018 Award for JOEH 2018

Lee T, Lee L, Cauda E, Hummer J, Harper M. 2017. Respirable size-selective sampler for end-of-shift quartz measurement: Development and performance. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. 14(5):335–342. https://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2016.1252845

2017 Award for JOEH 2016

Anthony TR, Sleeth D, Volckens J. 2016. Sampling efficiency of modified 37-mm sampling cassettes using computational fluid dynamics. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. 13(2):148–158. https://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2015.1091961

2016 Award for JOEH 2015

Neubauer N, Kasper G. 2015. Detection of Airborne Carbon Nanotubes Based on the Reactivity of the Embedded Catalyst. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. 12(3):182–188. https://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2014.960574

2015 Award for JOEH 2014

Cena LG, Keane MJ, Chisholm WP, Stone S, Harper M, Chen BT. 2014. A Novel Method for Assessing Respiratory Deposition of Welding Fume Nanoparticles. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. 11(12):771–780. https://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2014.919393

2014 Award for JOEH 2013

Esswein EJ, Breitenstein M, Snawder J, Kiefer M, Sieber WK. 2013. Occupational Exposures to Respirable Crystalline Silica During Hydraulic Fracturing. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. 10(7):347–356. https://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2013.788352

2013 Award for JOEH 2012

Lindsley WG, King WP, Thewlis RE, Reynolds JS, Panday K, Cao G, Szalajda JV. 2012. Dispersion and Exposure to a Cough-Generated Aerosol in a Simulated Medical Examination Room. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. 9(12):681–690. https://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2012.725986

2012 Award for JOEH 2011

Gao P, Jaques PA, Hsiao T-C, Shepherd A, Eimer BC, Yang M, Miller A, Gupta B, Shaffer R. 2011. Evaluation of Nano- and Submicron Particle Penetration through Ten Nonwoven Fabrics Using a Wind-Driven Approach. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. 8(1):13–22. https://doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2010.515554

2011 Award for JOEH 2010

Kim SW, Raynor PC. 2010. Experimental Evaluation of Oil Mists Using a Semivolatile Aerosol Dichotomous Sampler. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. 7(4):203–215. https://doi.org/10.1080/15459620903582244

2010 Award for JOEH 2009

Peters TM, Elzey S, Johnson R, Park H, Grassian VH, Maher T, O’Shaughnessy P. 2009. Airborne Monitoring to Distinguish Engineered Nanomaterials from Incidental Particles for Environmental Health and Safety. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. 6(2):73–81. https://doi.org/10.1080/15459620802590058

2009 Award for JOEH 2008

Eninger RM, Honda T, Reponen T, McKay R, Grinshpun SA. 2008. What Does Respirator Certification Tell Us About Filtration of Ultrafine Particles? Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. 5(5):286–295. https://doi.org/10.1080/15459620801960153

2008 Award for JOEH 2007

Sheehan MJ, Hands D. 2007. Metalworking Fluid Mist—Strategies to Reduce Exposure: A Comparison of New and Old Transmission Case Transfer Lines. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. 4(4):288–300. https://doi.org/10.1080/15459620701223884

2007 Award for JOEH 2006

Verma DK, Shaw DS, Shaw ML, Julian JA, McCollin S-A, Tombe KD. 2006. An Evaluation of Analytical Methods, Air Sampling Techniques, and Airborne Occupational Exposure of Metalworking Fluids. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. 3(2):53–66. https://doi.org/10.1080/15459620500471205

2006 Award for JOEH 2005

Quinn MM, Smith TJ, Schneider T, Eisen EA, Wegman DH. 2005. Determinants of Airborne Fiber Size in the Glass Fiber Production Industry. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. 2(1):19–28. https://doi.org/10.1080/15459620590898108

2005 Award for JOEH 2004

Kuhlbusch TAJ, Neumann S, Fissan H. 2004. Number Size Distribution, Mass Concentration, and Particle Composition of PM1 , PM2.5 , and PM10 in Bag Filling Areas of Carbon Black Production. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. 1(10):660–671. https://doi.org/10.1080/15459620490502242

2004 Award for AIHA Journal 2003

Stefaniak AB, Hoover MD, Dickerson RM, Peterson EJ, Day GA, Breysse PN, Kent MS, Scripsick RC. 2003. Surface Area of Respirable Beryllium Metal, Oxide, and Copper Alloy Aerosols and Implications for Assessment of Exposure Risk of Chronic Beryllium Disease. AIHA Journal. 64(3):297–305. https://doi.org/10.1080/15428110308984820

2003 Award for AIHA Journal or Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene 2002

Stefaniak AB, Hoover MD, Dickerson RM, Peterson EJ, Day GA, Breysse PN, Kent MS, Scripsick RC. 2003. Surface Area of Respirable Beryllium Metal, Oxide, and Copper Alloy Aerosols and Implications for Assessment of Exposure Risk of Chronic Beryllium Disease. AIHA Journal. 64(3):297–305. https://doi.org/10.1080/15428110308984820

2002 Award for AIHA Journal or Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene 2001

McCawley MA, Kent MS, Berakis MT. 2001. Ultrafine Beryllium Number Concentration as a Possible Metric for Chronic Beryllium Disease Risk. Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. 16(5):631–638. https://doi.org/10.1080/10473220120812

2001 Award for AIHAJ or Applied Occupational and Environmental Hygiene 2000

Aizenberg V, Grinshpun SA, Willeke K, Smith J, Baron PA. 2000. Performance Characteristics of the Button Personal Inhalable Aerosol Sampler. AIHAJ - American Industrial Hygiene Association. 61(3):398–404. https://doi.org/10.1080/15298660008984550

2000 Award for American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal 1999

Chen C-C, Lai C-Y, Shih T-S, Hwang J-S. 1999. Laboratory Performance Comparison of Respirable Samplers. American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. 60(5):601–611. https://doi.org/10.1080/00028899908984479

1999 Award for American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal 1998

Xiong JQ, Fang C, Cohen BS. 1998. A Portable Vapor/Particle Sampler. American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. 59(9):614–621. https://doi.org/10.1080/15428119891010785

1998 Award for American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal 1997

Gao P, Dillon HK, Farthing WE. 1997. Development and Evaluation of an Inhalable Bioaerosol Manifold Sampler. American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. 58(3):196–206. https://doi.org/10.1080/15428119791012847

    Awards

    William C. Hinds Memorial Award

    This new (2025) award honors the memory of Dr. William C. Hinds CIH, FAIHA, an exemplary aerosol scientist, researcher, teacher, and mentor. The award is given to the authors of the best student poster at AIHA Connect focusing on aerosol science and technology applied to the occupational environment.

    Klaus Willeke & Paul A. Baron Award

    This new (2025) award honors Drs. Willeke and Baron, outstanding aerosol scientists, researchers, and authors who represented the importance of scientific collaboration between academia and government. The award is given to the authors of the best professional poster at AIHA Connect focusing on aerosol science and technology applied to the occupational environment

    Qualifications to Join

    Committee members must be an AIHA member in good standing. If you are interested in learning more about membership, please visit https://www.aiha.org/membership.

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