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Synergist Blog

SynergistNOW, a blog created and delivered by the American Industrial Hygiene Association, offers ideas, insights, and perspectives on important topics affecting industrial and occupational hygiene professionals, written by and for experienced IH/OHs, researchers, academics, and AIHA leaders.​​

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January 20, 2022
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The Role of the Industrial Hygienist in a Pandemic: A Roadmap for COVID-19 and Beyond

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, NIOSH and AIHA have cooperated to protect workers across all industries. As part of the cooperative agreement, AIHA updated the guidance document, The Role of the Industrial Hygienist in a Pandemic.
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January 18, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • The Membership Experience

Four Ways to Maximize Your Membership in 2022

Start the year off right by maximizing your member benefits: whether you are an OEHS student, new to the field, a seasoned professional, or retired, the best way to optimize your professional growth is to make the most of your membership.
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January 13, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Essentials Series

Addressing COVID-19 in Minority Communities

While every worker in the United States has been affected by the pandemic, not all have been affected equally or equitably. Recent studies illustrate the disproportionate burden of COVID-19 on among racial and ethnic minority groups.
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January 11, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Essentials Series

The New Science of COVID-19 Response

In his AIHce EXP 2021 presentation "COVID-19 Response: Inventing a New Science," Steven A. Lipson, CIH, CSP, discussed the initial response by industrial hygienists to the pandemic and how they modified their approaches.
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December 21, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Touchstone ... by Larry Sloan

A Brief History of AIHA’s 2021 CDC/NIOSH Cooperative Agreement

Thanks to a generous cooperative agreement grant AIHA was awarded earlier this year from CDC/NIOSH, we embarked on the development of a vast library of knowledge products, including videos, checklists, and guidelines.
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December 16, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

Working to Improve Training

The AIHA Communication and Training Methods Committee is a group of industrial hygienists and occupational and environmental health and safety professionals dedicated to improving communication of IH and OEHS concepts and training.
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December 9, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Washington Insider

A Year of Service and Strength in Government Relations

As another year has nearly come and gone, this post reviews what AIHA has accomplished in the government relations sphere in 2021 by working with policymakers to advance public policies that protect workers and their communities.
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December 7, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • The Membership Experience

Reflecting on AIHA’s Achievements Throughout 2021

2021 was a year in which the world struggled to return to normal while also coping with COVID-19. With the year coming to an end, this post takes the opportunity to reflect. Here are some top AIHA achievements from 2021.
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December 2, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

The Fate of OSHA’s Vaccine Mandate

On Nov. 5, OSHA issued an emergency temporary standard (ETS) requiring employers with more than 100 employees to implement COVID-19 vaccination or weekly testing. Within days, the ETS was placed on temporary hold, pending judicial review.
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November 23, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • AIHA University

AIHA’s 2021 Education Program in Review

AIHA’s strategic plan states that the association will explore, develop, and disseminate cutting-edge educational, technical, and career enrichment resources. This post shares highlights from AIHA’s 2021 educational program.
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November 16, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Washington Insider

A Surprise from AIHA’s Government Relations Survey

Early this fall, AIHA asked members to fill out a short survey to help us better understand the types of public policy issues they care about and the government relations actions they wish for AIHA to pursue. Now, the results are in.
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November 11, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Touchstone ... by Larry Sloan

AIHA’s Vaccination or Proof of Negative Test Policy for Face-to-Face Meetings

As of Nov. 8, AIHA has determined that the best course of action for all face-to-face meetings in the foreseeable future is to require all attendees to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within three days of the event.
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