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September 8, 2020

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What Does “Hazardous” Mean to You?

Regulatory agencies such as the U.S. DOT, EPA, and OSHA use terms like hazardous materials, hazardous wastes, hazardous substances, and hazardous chemicals. Each describes a different class of regulated article.

September 1, 2020

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AIHA Registry Programs: Professional Development During COVID-19

With the world changing around us, we need to prepare for what lies ahead by updating our skills, increasing our knowledge, and proving our competency.

August 13, 2020

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Engaging Frontline Workers in Designing Solutions That Promote Workplace Safety, Health, and Well-Being

A Total Worker Health (TWH) program flourishes when it is supported by all levels within the organization, from senior leaders to frontline workers. Yet workers are often overlooked when it comes to decisions about safety and health initiatives.

August 6, 2020

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Revisiting the “Essential” Work of OHS Professionals

In April, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) updated its “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce” advisory list to incorporate occupational health and safety workers. In a media alert, AIHA, applauded CISA’s action.

August 4, 2020

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Snapshot from the Trenches: Saving the World from COVID-19 Requires a Model Pandemic Preparedness Act

No one has been untouched by COVID-19. Worldwide, COVID-19 response included a plethora of emergency federal, state, regional, and local municipal orders in major cities and small towns. What does this mean for a small company?

July 23, 2020

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RT-qPCR for Definitive COVID-19 Cleanliness Testing

This blog post addresses the science around the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus on surfaces and describes the benefits of Reverse Transcriptase-quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-qPCR) testing for ensuring post-disinfection safety.

July 16, 2020

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Virginia Passes First-in-Nation Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19

Employers wondering whether Virginia is the new California just got their answer: California has some catching up to do. The Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board passed first-in-the-nation standards to address COVID-19 in workplaces.

July 7, 2020

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Resonating with Those We Serve

On June 30, I attended the virtual town hall about recent changes to AIHA’s branding. One aspect of the new brand is emphasis on our members’ connections to occupational health and safety, a more familiar term to many than industrial hygiene.

June 18, 2020

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Is Online EHS Training the New Normal?

The COVID-19 pandemic makes training a challenge in 2020. When facilities closed, employees stayed home, and public gatherings ceased, professionals in need of routine safety or hazardous waste and materials training were left with online education.

June 16, 2020

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Lessons from Our Reader Survey

The 2020 reader survey asked respondents to assess the print and digital versions of The Synergist magazine, the Synergist Weekly and Synergist Newswire newsletters, and the SynergistNOW blog. Here's what respondents had to say about the magazine.

June 9, 2020

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Changing the Narrative to Protect Vulnerable Workers

Health professionals’ success in battling the COVID-19 pandemic depends on that of the story we tell about it. Our IH community should tell the story of our duty to essential service workers. Otherwise, we will fail in our most basic responsibility.

May 28, 2020

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COVID-19: Perspective of an IH

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the first question I asked myself was, “What will be my role as an industrial hygienist?” Here were my thoughts when considering the answer.

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