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Featured Blog Post

Legionnaires’ Disease: An Escalating Risk
By: Abby Roberts

On July 8, 2025, the Middlesex-London Health Unit declared an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease for the city of London, Ontario. On Aug. 6, after 70 confirmed cases and three fatalities, MLHU declared the outbreak over—only to redeclare it on Aug. 28, after 25 more cases emerged. A total of 107 confirmed cases, including 97 hospitalizations and four fatalities, were associated with this outbreak before it was declared over a second time on Dec. 1.

 
 

Featured Education

Don’t miss the Summer eLearning Sale. From June 4 to June 26 save 20% on select eLearning products. AIHA Student members save 25%

Mental Health Resources

Mental Health in the workplace extends far beyond occasional stress management or employee assistance programs. At its core, it focuses on adapting the organizational culture and workload to fit the psychological needs of the worker. By proactively addressing cognitive load and fostering a supportive environment, we can reduce burnout and prevent psychological injuries. AIHA University offers the essential resources you need to build or enhance a comprehensive mental health program for your workplace.

Featured Educational Resources for Environmental, Health and Safety Professionals

Whether you’re just beginning your career or advancing your expertise, AIHA University supports Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) professionals at every level—including those pursuing or maintaining BGC’s new credentials: EHS Associate and EHS Professional.

Be a Part of AIHA Connect 2027!

The Call for Proposals for AIHA Connect 2026 opens June 15th! 

Presenting at AIHA CONNECT is a fantastic opportunity for you to advance the OEHS profession by introducing your colleagues to the latest information, trends, and best practice and to boost your professional creditability by demonstrating your expertise. Consider teaching a PDC or an education session.  Share your research by presenting a case study, a scientific research presentation, a pop-up session, or a poster to introduce your colleagues to the latest OEHS information, trends, technology, and best practices.  

DEADLINES:

  • September 9, 2026: Professional Development Courses (PDCs), Education Sessions, Case Studies, Scientific Research and Professional Posters
  • January 13, 2027: Education Pop-Ups
  • March 10, 2027: Student Presentations and Student Posters
     

Check out the helpful tips for submitting your proposal as well as the topics being sought based on feedback from past conference attendees.   
 

Featured eLearning

From technician to professional: one pathway, three levels, endless possibilities for growth. Introducing Learning Pathways

Professional development shouldn't be a one-size-fits-all approach. That's why we created Learning Pathways, AIHA's newest education format that transforms education to your learning style. Each pathway offers three progressive skill levels: technician, practitioner, and professional, so you start where you are and advance at your own pace. Learn more by checking out the Fatigue Management Learning Pathway, the first of this new type of education resource.

 

The Smartest Investment You'll Make This Year: Your 2026 eLearning Subscription

The 2026 AIHA University eLearning Subscription delivers up to 24 contact hours of high-quality education at an unbeatable value. Registration includes live participation and recording access to our 2026 AIHA University webinar series and brings you the best of AIHA Connect OnDemand. Don’t miss out on the latest IH/OEHS information, trends, technology, and best practices!

SDS & Label Authoring Online Course

AIHA University’s SDS & Label Authoring Course has been newly updated for 2026. With expanded content and 18.5 contact hours, this self-study course reflects the latest global regulatory updates and GHS revisions. Strengthen your ability to prepare effective SDS and labels and stay current in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Featured Publications

Browse AIHA’s Stock

Did you know that AIHA University has 90+ books available on the Marketplace? Browse the AIHA University Catalog for details on some of our most popular products, certification courses, and training opportunities. You can also search the AIHA Marketplace for our full suite of educational offerings.
 

New Release!

AIHA recently released A Handbook on Investigating Nuisance Odor Complaints, an illustrative companion guide to the 2024 Odor Thresholds for Chemicals, 4th edition. The handbook provides strategies and procedures for investigating nuisance odor complaints to help IH/OEHS practitioners narrow the list of possible sources and reduce or eliminate the need to collect samples for chemical analysis and characterization.

The roadmap for nuisance odor investigation, depicted by the flow chart in Appendix A, focuses first on finding the likely source, then on identifying the odorous agent or substance, and finally on the hazard or health risk posed by exposure to the odorous substance or mixture. By understanding these principles and implementing a coherent investigation strategy, the IH/OEHS professional can make informed decisions and take actions that improve the likelihood of identifying the odor source and finding a resolution to odor complaints.
 

Upcoming Publications

AIHA Press is always working on new content, with new or revised publications released every year. Curious about what’s in store for 2026? The list below provides just a few examples of the books you can expect to see this year. Be sure to check the AIHA Marketplace and AIHA University’s Bookstore regularly for updates!

  • An Introduction to Sampling Quality Assurance
  • Biohazards Reference Manual, 3rd edition 


 

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Featured Framework

Susceptible Worker Protection

Member Price: FREE | Non-Member Price:  $19.95

This technical framework offers crucial guidance for safeguarding at-risk workers from occupational dangers. It establishes important principles, delineates competencies across three professional tiers, and presents practical examples to assist Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) professionals in assessing and enhancing their organizations' abilities. The framework takes into account genetic influences, exposome factors, and new ideas in personalized medicine, providing actionable suggestions for implementing controls and addressing scientific uncertainty. Created by experts from AIHA, this all-encompassing resource equips professionals to anticipate, identify, assess, control, and verify protection for workers who are more vulnerable to workplace exposures.

 

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Prevention Through Design

Member Price: FREE | Non-Member Price:  $19.95

This NEW white paper delves into the critical concept of Prevention Through Design (PtD), emphasizing its integration within the AIHA ARECC Competency Framework. It explores how organizations can effectively weave PtD principles into their Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) risk management strategies and overall design processes. Central to this initiative are two foundational pillars: Risk Assessment and Hierarchy of Risk Treatment (HoRT), which provide a robust framework for identifying and mitigating risks before they manifest. By adopting a proactive approach through PtD, organizations can not only safeguard employee health and well-being but also streamline compliance with industry regulations, ultimately fostering a safer and more sustainable workplace.
 

How to Improve the Safety Climate on Your Construction Site 

Member Price: FREE | Non-Member Price:  FREE

This guide focuses on improving the safety climate on construction sites through methods like worker participation, supervisor leadership, and measuring climate. These concepts relate to organizational culture, leadership, and communication, which are critical Functional Core Competencies. The methods also represent key elements of continuous IH/OH Program Management.

 

Health and Safety in Natural Disasters

Member Price: FREE | Non-Member Price:  FREE

This guide equips OEHS professionals and the general public to recognize and respond to the health and safety risks that follow natural disasters. Updated in March 2026, the document features a streamlined, hazard-based structure and adds critical new guidance on lithium batteries, petroleum fuels, secondary emergencies, and pre-entry building assessments.

 

Register Early and SAVE on 2026 AIHA University Road Course Training (Online & In-person)!

Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene Course
June 22-26, 2026 | Virtual
September 14-17, 2026 | In-Person in Westerville, OH
32 Contact Hours

Immerse your staff in IH principles and practices with Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene, a four-day training course offering sampling and workshop sessions, hands-on lab experiences, demo sessions, and problem-solving exercises.

Join us to gain hands-on experience from industry experts. Hurry, space is filling up fast!

Exposure and Chemical Monitoring - Beyond IH Fundamentals
October 19-21, 2026 | In-person, Westerville, OH
24 Contact Hours

Are you looking for interactive IH training to meet your professional development goals? Gain hands-on experience in conducting qualitative exposure assessments and learn effective communication techniques for explaining results to employees and management.

Join us to gain hands-on experience from industry experts.


 

Upcoming AIHA Connect University Live Virtual PDCs

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