Quick Takes June 2023
Big News!
A New Name and a New Look for AIHA’s Annual Conference
We are rebranding our annual conference, previously known as AIHce EXP, as AIHA CONNECT: The Conference and Expo for OEHS Professionals. The new brand was unveiled on May 24, 2023, during the final conference under the AIHce EXP name, in Phoenix, Arizona.
Meet the New AIHA Board of Directors
AIHA has chosen the members of its Board of Directors for the 2023–2024 term. The new Board members were inducted at AIHA’s May 24 business meeting, which was held in Phoenix, Arizona, in tandem with the association’s conference, AIHce EXP 2023.
Fresh From the Oven!
AIHA is pleased to announce the publication of three new videos:
- Be a game changer: Level up on health and safety at work. OEHS professionals play an invaluable role in creating safer and healthier work environments. Thanks to the Board for Global EHS Credentialing for their partnership in helping create this video.
- The Value of OEHS to Younger Generations. Several OEHS professionals visited the Fabrication Lab ("FabLab") at the Si Se Puede Foundation in Chandler, Arizona, to discuss health, safety, and risk management in the robotics lab. Find out how the teens valued the experience and in turn, challenge OEHS professionals to help invest in our communities through health and safety practices.
- Communities Need the Next Generation of OEHS. It's important for the community to talk about Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety with students because that's where you build a safety culture that ultimately impacts communities.
Attention #IamIH Heroes!
Do you want to make a difference in your community? Then we have a challenge for you!
For the next ten months, we challenge you to travel across the nation, or just around your neighborhood, and share your insights about the profession of OEHS with as many students as possible. This includes students in elementary or secondary schools, colleges, and universities. It is crucial for everyone to comprehend the significance of the IH/OEHS profession. Join the #IamIH Leadership Challenge today!
AIHA Volunteer Committees’ Bodies of Work
Access an extensive library of resources developed by AIHA Volunteer Committees in their areas of specialty on various topics of interest.
- Psychosocial Hazard Talking Points for the OEHS Professional
- Sensors Talking Points for the OEHS Professional
- Ergonomics Assessment Toolkit
- Industrial Hygienists’ Role and Responsibilities in Emergency Preparedness and Response (White Paper)
- Establishing a Process for the Setting of Real-Time Detection System Alarms (White Paper)
- Human Capital and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) (White Paper)
- Technical Framework: Susceptible Worker Protection
- Healthy Workers, Strong Circular Economy Infographic
From the Communication Center
- Sixth Edition of Noise Manual Wins 2022 AIHA Critics’ Choice Award
- AIHA Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
- AIHA Announces Sponsors for AIHce EXP 2023 Conference
- Global Organizations Pledge Support to Mitigate Spread of Airborne Infectious Diseases Despite End of COVID-19 Pandemic ‘National Emergency’ Status
- AIHA to Honor Volunteers and Volunteer Groups at 2023 Mark of Excellence Ceremony
- AIHA Names New Fellows for 2023
Letters to Policymakers
- AIHA Comments on National Nanotechnology EHS Research Strategy
- AIHA Letter to Members of Congress in Support of NIOSH
The Healthier Workplaces Show
- Episode 17: Mental Health and OEHS. Liz Hill, CIH, CSP, talks about the impact of mental health in the workplaces and why OEHS professionals should make mental well-being and psychological safety a priority.
- Episode 16: A New Normal of Hot & Smokey Environments. Mona Shum, MSc, CIH, talks about how climate change impacts occupational and environmental health and safety professionals, especially regarding heat stress and wildfire smoke.
Discuss these episodes and more in both the Catalyst and Healthy Indoors communities.
AIHA University Conference Sale
You can still take advantage of our annual conference sale from May 19 through June 30. Use CONF23 to take 20% OFF on:
- Top 20 Publications
- Top 10 eLearning
- New Releases
P.S. Missed out on AIHce EXP 2023? Don't worry! Catch up on all the exciting highlights and key insights you missed by checking out our LinkedIn posts. Stay in the loop and be part of the conversation - join us on LinkedIn today!