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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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October 24, 2024
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Developing Business Cases for OEHS

When Georgi Popov started working for a mid-sized environmental management company, he had access to company decision-makers. He soon realized that the language he spoke—that of OEHS—was not the language of company leadership—that of business.
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October 17, 2024
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Climate Action and Worker Health

During the week of September 23, AIHA CEO Larry Slaon attended a meeting of the National Commission on Climate and Workforce Health in New York City. The meeting empowered commissioners to actively shape their 2025 agenda across key areas.
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October 10, 2024
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These Common Ergonomics Myths May Be Holding Your Program Back

Myths about ergonomics can prevent a program from getting started, gaining traction, or being sustainable. However, if you know how to distinguish the truth from myths, you'll have a solid foundation from which to grow and continuously improve.
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October 3, 2024
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An OEHS Professional’s Guide to Toxicology

If a worker asks you how your programs protect their health and safety, you might tell them that the controls keep their exposures below the relevant occupational exposure limit. But could you explain why this OEL exists and what data it's based on?
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September 26, 2024
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Partnerships Contribute to the Safety of Workers Worldwide

In some emerging economies, the scarcity of health and safety professionals and the lack of training and research may expose workers to unnecessary hazards. Amazon is partnering with organizations to contribute to the safety of workers worldwide.
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September 19, 2024
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You Spoke, We Listened: Catalyst Community Returns with Exciting Upgrades

After receiving member feedback, AIHA's Catalyst community will return to its previous platform, Higher Logic. This transition will benefit members with a familiar interface, reinstated tools, increased reliability, and customized notifications.
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September 12, 2024
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Qualitative Risk Analysis: A Tool for the IH/OS Toolbox

Hazard analysis is the process of evaluating and identifying potential hazards associated with a system, process, or activity. The goal of hazard analysis is to understand and control risks before they materialize into serious issues.
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September 10, 2024
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Networking Through Presenting at Conference

Are you thinking of presenting at AIHA Connect but wondering whether the benefits outweigh the stress? Aurora Le, PhD, MPH, CIH, CSP, CPH, praised conferences as opportunities to share research while connecting with other professionals.
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September 5, 2024
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Future Directions for AIHA’s Content Priorities: Results from a Recent Environmental Scan

AIHA's content priorities are concepts or themes that impact the relevance and value of AIHA's content. The Content Portfolio Advisory Group commissioned a scan that identified 76 trends related to the future of OEHS clustered in six broad areas.
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September 4, 2024
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Why Present at AIHA Connect?

Are you thinking of submitting a proposal to present at a professional conference for the first time? AIHA Connect presenter Rustin Reed, PhD, CIH, CSP, offers tips for submitting session proposals and presenting sessions at conferences.
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August 29, 2024
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The End of Chevron Deference: What It Means for OEHS

Chevron deference was a somewhat obscure practice in which federal courts generally deferred to government agencies, relying on their expertise to interpret vaguely-worded laws. However, a Supreme Court decision in June overturned Chevron deference.
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August 22, 2024
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Planning for a Confined Space Rescue

Although the hazards of confined spaces are well understood, hundreds of workers continue to be killed or injured every year in confined space accidents.
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