AIHA University recently released its 2022 webinar schedule, featuring topics familiar to readers of The Synergist such as ventilation, ergonomics, hydrocarbon exposure in the oil and gas industry, and Big Data.

COVID-19 can be prevented by applying the traditional hierarchy of controls. However, “the challenge is in proving efficacy to a wary and weary public,” according to Fred Boelter, CIH, PE, BCEE, FAIHA.

Outside your work as an occupational and environmental health and safety professional, you’re probably familiar with the world of music, but it can be surprising to learn how common occupational injury and illness are among musicians. 

Do you need to refresh your occupational and environmental health and safety resource library? With new technologies and research constantly evolving, you can find the most up-to-date information in the AIHA University Bookstore.

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the importance of involving OEHS professionals in pandemic response, protecting the health of essential workers, and developing controls for aerosolized and airborne virus transmission.

Shortly after President Biden delivered his first State of the Union address in early March, the White House released a new National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan, which includes a call to Congress to do its part by providing implementation funding.

On January 25, AIHA, in partnership with IBEC, held a half-day virtual symposium that focused on COVID-19 protections for vulnerable workers and included panels for first responders, educators, gig workers, and construction workers.

This month we observe International Women’s Day, a global holiday that celebrates the achievements of women and is also related to workplace safety issues and the founding of the occupational safety profession.

Consensus standards are helpful in crisis conditions because government decision-making cannot keep up with the unfolding situation. Getting involved in standard development is one way that OEHS professionals can help when public health is at stake.

As we enter the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus of research is shifting to issues like addressing healthcare worker burnout, protecting vulnerable workers, meeting the public's respiratory protection needs, and encouraging vaccination.

While the insurance market is challenging and costs are increasing in specific product lines, this market cycle is a chance for companies to create a competitive advantage for their firms around the acquisition of best-in-class insurance programs.

The global COVID-19 response started as early as the final weeks of 2019. At the urging of scientists and medical experts, countries scrambled to respond, with a few nations taking early, decisive, non-pharmaceutical actions.