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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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November 1, 2018
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Real-Time Detection Systems: Measuring Exposures

Experts discussed the use and potential limitations of real-time detection systems in measuring exposures at AIHce EXP 2018. Emanuele Cauda, a senior service fellow at NIOSH’s Pittsburgh Mining Research Division, highlighted real-time respirable dus...
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October 30, 2018
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Resources for Content Development

The Content Portfolio Advisory Group, or CPAG, is a team of volunteers that guides the AIHA Board and staff regarding the association’s body of content on industrial hygiene and occupational and environmental health and safety. Part of CPAG’s mission...
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October 25, 2018
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#IAmIH: Member Insights from Dina Siegel

Members are the foundation and cornerstone of AIHA, which is why their stories and experiences are so important to us. As part of our #IAmIH initiative, which seeks to highlight the people who are the backbone of AIHA and the industrial hygiene profe...
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October 24, 2018
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Help AIHA Find New Leaders

I’ve been fortunate to serve in many leadership roles within AIHA, both in my local section and in AIHA national. I’ve been amazed by the talent and dedication of AIHA members at all levels of our association. Especially during my time on the AIHA Bo...
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October 16, 2018
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A Life’s Work: The Power of Photography

In 1996, the AIHA Social Concerns Committee sponsored a photography exhibit at AIHce in Washington, D.C. It was called The Quiet Sickness, and it featured the photography of Earl Dotter, a local photographer who had spent nearly 30 years photographin...
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October 9, 2018
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Developments in Beryllium Regulation, Sampling, and Laboratory Analysis

At AIHce EXP 2018, IHs came together to hear from regulatory and industry experts on the latest developments in beryllium regulation, sampling, and laboratory analysis. Beryllium Regulation Maureen Ruskin, OSHA’s deputy director of Standards and G...
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October 5, 2018
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Helping Reluctant Workers Protect Their Hearing

Sponsored by OHD, LLLP Ear protection isn’t the most stylish or fashionable thing to wear, and it can certainly impede your ability to have a conversation. Many people see and read the signs around industrial areas that highlight the importance of we...
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