Education Connection 2023 October
Featured Blog Post
An Insider’s Perspective on Welding Hazards
by Abby Roberts, assistant editor for The Synergist
You'll encounter welding in any environment where workers must apply heat and pressure to join materials together. Buildings, cars, airplanes, ships, and roller coasters are just a few of the things welders make possible. But do you know how welding processes work? Or what hazards welders are exposed to? "There is almost no training for industrial hygienists when it comes to welding hazards or identifying welding processes," said Mike Harris, PhD, CIH, FAIHA. Harris who recently retired as a field industrial hygienist, has a unique perspective on welding.
More Opportunities to Present at AIHA CONNECT 2024
AIHA CONNECT (formerly AIHce EXP) is the perfect setting for students and OEHS professionals of all career levels to share ideas and expand their expertise.
Proposals are still being accepted for the following presentation types:
Education Pop-Ups offer an interactive and casual way to share your knowledge with your peers. The deadline to submit is January 17, 2024.
Student posters and presentations allow students to deepen their knowledge and build their network as they prepare to enter the workforce. The deadline to submit is March 13, 2024.
DEI Conference
Announcing AIHA University's new DEI Conference
This week-long online event (October 16-20, 2023) will explore data related to DEI in the occupational safety and health profession, the latest legislative updates, salary surveys, and more.
AIHA University’s Updated Digital Catalog is Here!
Check out AIHA University’s Digital Catalog for all the resources to support your professional development in one place. From eLearning courses to publications, we have many options for all learning styles!
AIHA University’s Updated Welding Online Course is here!
Increase your knowledge of common welding industry vocabulary and overexposure scenarios with expanded content, self-study materials, and interactive knowledge checks. Sign up for Welding: A Case Study in Occupational Hygiene today to add to your skills!
Risk Assessment and HazCom Education & Resources
Lead the way to a healthier workplace with curated risk assessment resources from AIHA University. Browse our self-study courses, webinars, session recordings, publications, and frameworks to upgrade your OEHS management plan.
Preparing to sit for the CIH exam can seem like a daunting process. But it doesn’t have to be! AIHA University can help you prepare with convenient and affordable study materials. We’ve lined up some of the best resources to help you get ahead as you take this important step in your career.
AIHce EXP 2023 OnDemand Recordings Now Available
Get on demand access to curated, peer-reviewed education from AIHce EXP 2023!
AIHce OnDemand session recordings bring the best of AIHce EXP directly to you. Choose from individual sessions, save 15% on our topic bundles, or save 50% with the full package. You can even earn contact hours! Tap into AIHce OnDemand to stay up to date on the latest OEHS topics.
Introduction to Product Stewardship Webinar Recordings
Enhance your understanding of core product stewardship frameworks and strategies.
You’ll learn from industry experts as you tap into 5 modules covering product compliance, risk management, sustainability, and toxicology.
Cost-Effective Education at Your Fingertips
It’s easier than ever to invest in your professional development with a 2023 AIHA University eLearning Subscription. You’ll not only be up to date on the latest trends, but also save on your education costs for the year.
Get year-long access to 24 contact hours of eLearning on the hottest topics affecting OEHS professionals for just $499. With access to included webinar and AIHce OnDemand recordings in the online classroom, it’s easy to work education into your busy schedule.
Use of Direct Reading Instruments Certificate Program
Earn 4 Contact Hours
Member Price: $300 | Non-Member Price: $350
This introductory-level certificate program is perfect for anyone who uses DRIs to monitor work environments for worker health and safety.
Featured Publications
A Case-Based Introduction to Modeling Occupational Inhalation Exposures to Chemicals
Member $89 | Non-Member $115
This collection of case studies is written to provide an application-based “on-ramp” to the mathematical modeling of inhalation exposures to chemicals. Seeing the models as integral tools for everyday exposure assessment will help you improve the quality of your exposure judgments.
The Noise Manual, 6th edition
Member $109 | Non-Member $153
Learn how you can prevent noise-induced hearing loss, both in the workplace and the community! This unique resource includes scientific content relevant to diverse disciplines, including students, physicists, safety managers, nurses, and so much more.