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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 7, 2019
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SPARKtalks to Fire Up Education at AIHce EXP

This post was originally published to the AIHce EXP Digest. For more information about AIHce EXP 2019, visit the conference website. At AIHA, providing training solutions for every industrial hygienist and occupational and environmental health and sa...
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December 20, 2018
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The Season of Deadlines

We all feel a certain adrenaline rush during the last days of December. For some, it’s because the holidays are here, and that means more time with the family. For me, it’s because of deadlines. Yes…deadlines. There’s the deadline to find the perfect...
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December 18, 2018
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Respirable Crystalline Silica: Low-Cost Controls and Respirator Fit Tests

Natalie Fox, CIH, CSP, a senior manager at Ramboll, discussed effectively reducing employee exposures to respirable crystalline silica at AIHce EXP 2018 in Philadelphia, Pa. Fox was challenged to control exposures at two glass manufacturing faciliti...
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December 11, 2018
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#IAMIH Student Spotlight: Brenna Hogan

The #IAMIH series seeks to highlight the individuals who are the backbone of AIHA and the industrial hygiene profession. It goes without saying that the future of the industry depends on its students and early career professionals. AIHA recognizes th...
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December 6, 2018
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

IH Solutions to the Gift Problem

Finding the perfect gift for a family member, a friend, or even a colleague can be an unnerving mission. To help you find the perfect gift,because gifts should be all about fun, we have rounded up a few ideas that might be the ideal gift for the IH o...
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December 4, 2018
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Top 10 OSHA Violations for FY 2018

Sponsored by Lion Technology, Inc. At the National Safety Council expo in Houston on October 23, OSHA Deputy Director of Enforcement Programs Patrick Kapust announced the ten most commonly cited OSHA safety standards for workplaces in fiscal year 201...
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November 29, 2018
  • Synergist Blog,
  • The Membership Experience

Membership That’s Family

AIHA is an association of IH/OEHS professionals who share a commitment to creating safer workplaces for everyone. Membership is a trusted relationship that we value and nurture through the many benefits we provide, and it results in lasting relations...
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November 26, 2018
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What Is This CPAG I Keep Hearing About?

Over the last few months, you have probably heard the word “CPAG” in town halls, in AIHA Volunteer Group conference calls or meetings, and on Catalyst. It’s not meant to be a mystery for professionals like yourself to decipher. Let me take a moment t...
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November 15, 2018
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

Maximizing Your Visibility with AIHA’s Consultant’s Listing

Earlier this month, while preparing for this article, I had a phone conversation with the owner of one of the companies listed in AIHA’s Consultants Listing. I contacted John (not his real name) to see if I could interview him for a post here on Syne...
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November 13, 2018
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

The Strength and Challenge of America

America’s elections are among our most revered traditions, serving as a beacon to the world. However, they also threaten to shatter, divide, and cut us into warring factions. This year, each side hoped for a defining, conclusive victory, but that is ...
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November 12, 2018
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

Protecting Our Veterans

Some of our nation’s greatest workers are those in our Armed Forces. I am sure we all know family and friends who have served or are active in the military. Of course, AIHA also has members who are veterans. On behalf of AIHA’s 8,500 members, allow m...
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November 8, 2018
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

The Urgency—Or Lack Thereof—To Digitize Industrial Hygiene Practices

You are a supervisor for a large plant maintenance team at a very large chemical processing facility. At this instant, more than 10 workers from your team are performing hazardous tasks. Your job becomes a lot easier if you know the exact location of...
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