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July 24, 2025
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Preparing for the Next Pandemic

The next disease of global concern may not resemble COVID-19 in all aspects, but analyzing effective strategies and missteps made during the pandemic will put industrial hygienists and policymakers on a stronger foundation.
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July 15, 2025
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A Systems-Based Approach to Sustainability

According to Rachel Meidl, LPD, CHMM, effective sustainability strategies require a systems-based, life-cycle-oriented approach, and narratives portraying sustainability as a simple compliance checklist are overly simplistic.
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July 10, 2025
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Use of the Tier 3 NIOSH Occupational Exposure Banding Process for the Graphene Family of Nanomaterials: A Case Study

The graphene family of nanomaterials is at the forefront of technological innovation. However, with great innovation comes responsibility, especially in managing potential workplace risks associated with its production and application.
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July 3, 2025
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Finding Stability After “Whiplash” Moments

On Megan Hammes' first day at AIHA Connect 2025, she had expected to encounter pain, confusion, and grief in response to the recent upheaval at NIOSH and other federal agencies. Instead, she found resilience, determination, grit, and optimism.
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June 19, 2025
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A New Platform for the Digital Synergist

If you’re a regular reader of the digital Synergist, you may have wondered why the May issue has been unavailable. The reason for the delay is that we were moving the magazine to a new platform.
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May 15, 2025
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Eliminating NIOSH Will Hurt American Workers

NIOSH has been a world leader in promoting workplace health and safety and supporting a highly trained corps of health and safety professionals. Without NIOSH, Richard Neitzel's career in industrial hygiene would likely have looked much different.
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May 8, 2025
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What I Learned at NIOSH

It was early fall 2010. Diana Ceballos had just moved to Cincinnati after finishing her PhD and postdoc in occupational health and safety, and she was going to start her dream job at NIOSH.
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April 3, 2025
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Choosing the Right Fit-Testing Technology for the Job: Practical Guidance for OEHS Professionals

In industrial hygiene, few practices are as well-established as respirator fit testing. Often, it’s built on condensation nuclei counting technology. But just because something is familiar doesn’t mean it’s always the best fit for every scenario.
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April 1, 2025
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AIHA Grant Funds Water Purification System in Kenyan Village

Can a school in a village in Western Kenya inspire a public health revolution? Thanks to support from the AIHA Emerging Economies Microgrant Advisory Group, this school may be the first of many to benefit from a new water purification system.
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March 6, 2025
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A Meeting That Explores Diverse Scientific Interests

Every year, the Society of Toxicology hosts more than 5,000 toxicologists for a five-day whirlwind of science, mentoring, networking, exhibits, and fun. The SOT 64th Annual Meeting and ToxExpo will take place March 16–20, 2025, in Orlando, Florida.
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February 6, 2025
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Exploring Careers in Sustainability: Job Titles, Career Paths, and More

Growing awareness of environmental preservation, ethical consumption, and the consequences of past and current political and economic practices are reflected in the job market, where the demand for sustainability professionals is booming.
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November 7, 2024
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Calling All Safety Pioneers

If you’re part of an AIHA working group or technical committee, or have a strong interest in standards development, I encourage you to submit ideas for standards through the International Safety Equipment Association standards development portal.
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