Quick Takes March 2024
Important Dates
- AIHA Connect Sponsorship (for Students and Early Career Professionals) (Application deadline: March 1, 2024)
- AIHA Content Portfolio Advisory Group (CPAG) (Application deadline: March 15, 2024)
- AIHA Connect Advance Rate Registration Deadline - March 17, 2024
- AIHA Continuing Education Committee (Application deadline: March 18, 2024)
- AIHA Conference Program Committee (Application deadline: March 18, 2024)
- AIHA Seeks Subject Matter Experts to Revise OEA Certificate Course (Application Deadline: March 18, 2024)
- AIHA Total Worker Health® Advisory Group (Application deadline: March 20, 2024)
- AIHA Representative to IOHA (Application deadline: March 20, 2024)
New AIHA University Offerings
AIHA University provides cutting-edge education and training on the most pressing industry issues in multiple formats to help you succeed. Check out these upcoming events:
- Revisiting the Worst Plant: A Virtual H&S Audit Version 2.0 - Tuesday, March 12, 2024; 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
- Noise Control Engineering - Tuesday, March 26, 2024; 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. ET
- Safe Use of 3D Printing in Higher Education - Wednesday, April 10, 2024; 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
- Applied Ergonomics Risk Assessment - Wednesday, April 17, 2024; 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. ET
- The Use of Physiological Monitoring to Assess Heat Strain - Wednesday, April 24, 2024; 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
- Keeping Pace With the AI Revolution: The Role of the OSH Professional - Wednesday, May 8, 2024; 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET
- IH Performance Metrics - Wednesday, July 10, 2024; 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. ET - details and registration coming soon
AIHA's Catalyst Community Is Moving!
AIHA's online community, Catalyst, will be transitioning to a new platform in March. Keep your eyes out for communications from our membership team on the details and "how to" guides to navigate the system. Don't worry... all the things you know and love about Catalyst will remain, but we're thrilled the new system offers some fantastic improvements including a robust calendar feature in which we'll house all the committee and volunteer group meetings with downloadable .ics calendar reminders.
AIHA and ACGIH Introduce Safety for NonProfits
Join this free webinar, co-hosted by AIHA and ACGIH, introducing Safety for NonProfits (S4NP), a 501(c)(3) company of executive EHS professionals promoting the fundamental human right to a safe and healthy workplace while supporting the values of charitable work. Topics include an introduction and background on the founding of S4NP, as well as a call to action for AIHA and ACGIH members to volunteer. This lunch and learn webinar will be held on April 22, 2024; Noon-1:00 p.m. ET. Register today.
Interested in Product Stewardship?
Is your role expanding to include managing the health, safety, and environmental aspects of raw materials, intermediate, and consumer products throughout their life cycle and across the value chain? If so, AIHA's Introduction to Product Stewardship eLearning course is for you. This self-paces course provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of product stewardship, including product compliance, risk management, sustainability, and toxicology. Learn more and register today.
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Local Section Officer Communications
Input Requested: Academic Programs in Your Area
AIHA has compiled a comprehensive directory of academic programs, covering Associate, Bachelors, Master's, and Doctoral levels within OEHS disciplines. The purpose of this list is to enhance our outreach initiatives, support the growth of our talent pool, share resources from the Academic Portal, and address any other relevant matters. As local section officers, your expertise is invaluable. Please review the list for accuracy, and let Thursa Pecoraro know if any academic programs in your area are missing.
AIHA Distinguished Lecturer Program
Do you need a speaker at your next local section meeting? Remember AIHA will provide up to $400 worth of travel expenses for speakers selected from our Distinguished Lecturer list.