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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 11, 2022
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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
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  • 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
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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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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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
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  • 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
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  • 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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November 9, 2021
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  • The Membership Experience

What AIHA Members Say About Membership

85 percent of AIHA members report that they are satisfied or extremely satisfied with AIHA membership. Here, several AIHA members talk about their thoughts on AIHA membership and why they think it’s important to renew in 2022.
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November 4, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

Particle Identification Analyses for Indoor Air Quality Investigations

Very often, indoor and outdoor air quality investigations require the identification of the components of a mixture of particles. A successful comprehensive particle identification analysis depends upon the quality and quantity of the sample.
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November 2, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • The Monthly Weekly

The Monthly Weekly: OSHA's COVID-19 Vaccine, Testing Rule Expected to Be Published Soon

While we wait for OSHA to publish its new emergency temporary standard concerning COVID-19 vaccination and testing at larger employers, here are some highlights related to other recent developments at the agency.
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