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April 14, 2020
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Facing and Embracing Change

In the April issue of The Synergist, AIHA President Kathy Murphy reflected on changes in the industry and in our organization in her president’s message, "What's Happening in Our Industry." Here, I would like to weigh in on Kathy’s message.
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March 12, 2020
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  • Touchstone ... by Larry Sloan

Strength in Numbers

AIHA has a long history of collaboration with allied organizations in pursuit of common goals. Recently, we’ve begun discussing potential partnerships with associations whose areas of focus converge with the work of AIHA’s technical committees.
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February 11, 2020
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  • Touchstone ... by Larry Sloan

A Deeper Bond

An organization like AIHA needs to figure out how to cut through the noise, not only to reach different audiences and attract new members but to deepen our bond with current members, volunteers, and stakeholders.
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January 16, 2020
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  • Touchstone ... by Larry Sloan

Reinforcing the Integrity of IH Practice

Coming from a worker, the question “Is it safe?” really means “Can I trust you?”
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December 9, 2019
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  • Touchstone ... by Larry Sloan

AIHA Education: Year in Review

Let's take a look at the strategic goals that support our educational mission
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November 19, 2019
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  • Touchstone ... by Larry Sloan

“What Do You Do, Again?”

AIHA members are a diverse group, with a variety of opinions and priorities. But one thing every member I know agrees with is the need for AIHA to build awareness—not only awareness of the association, but of the industrial hygiene profession.
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October 17, 2019
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  • Touchstone ... by Larry Sloan

Community Building, AIHA-Style

Strategic plans rarely make for exciting reading, yet they are essential to setting an organization’s priorities.
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July 18, 2019
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  • Touchstone ... by Larry Sloan

AIHA’s Strategic Plan for 2019–21: An Introduction

The AIHA Board adopted a new strategic plan last summer, which took effect January 1, 2019
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April 9, 2019
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  • Touchstone ... by Larry Sloan

Spreading the Occupational Health Message to Colleges

During my recent extended trip out West, I had the pleasure of addressing undergraduate occupational health and safety students at Cal State Sacramento. (Thank you, Patrick Corcoran, adjunct professor, for arranging the visit!) This was the first tim...
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March 14, 2019
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  • Touchstone ... by Larry Sloan

Elements of Emotional Intelligence

EI is the ability to recognize and know your own emotions; manage these emotions; understand the emotions in others; and handle relationships in a more positive manner.
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February 14, 2019
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  • Touchstone ... by Larry Sloan

Investing in IH Students

As some of you may know, I’ve been investing time in meeting directly with students and faculty members at universities across the country. Last year I addressed IH students on campus at Johns Hopkins, the University of Cincinnati, UCLA, and Cal Stat...
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September 19, 2018
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  • Touchstone ... by Larry Sloan

AIHA's Hamilton Club: An Elite Group of Partners

Last year AIHA introduced the Hamilton Club, a program that recognizes an exclusive group of industry partners. Through their financial generosity, these sponsors are engaging with AIHA at the highest levels, supporting our newly approved mission—e...
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