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May 17, 2022
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Momentum Builds for Protecting Workers from Heat-Related Illnesses

The federal government and several state legislatures have either introduced or passed bills to address the effects of extreme heat. This blog post highlights bills that are good examples of how states can address the health effects of extreme heat.
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May 10, 2022
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OSHA Is Taking Action on Heat Hazards—And AIHA Is Here to Help

In the first week of May, OSHA hosted a virtual meeting that gave stakeholders an opportunity to learn about and provide feedback on OSHA’s various efforts to protect workers from heat-related hazards.
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April 12, 2022
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President Biden’s Budget Request Provides Reasons to Get Involved in Government Relations

The highlights of President Biden's 2023 budget request to Congress include budget increases for OSHA and EPA; funds for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; and a budget cut for NIOSH.
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March 15, 2022
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White House Encourages Ventilation Improvements in New COVID-19 Preparedness Plan

Shortly after President Biden delivered his first State of the Union address in early March, the White House released a new National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan, which includes a call to Congress to do its part by providing implementation funding.
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February 10, 2022
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What’s Next for Pandemic Preparedness in Congress?

When the next pandemic strikes, we want to be better prepared, but how can we achieve that state of readiness? Members of Congress are tackling that question now with a new bill that has a fleetingly rare feature in Washington, D.C.—it’s bipartisan.
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January 25, 2022
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Help Us Translate Technical Expertise into Public Policy Recommendations

For more than a decade, lawmakers and advocacy groups have been requesting that OSHA issue an emergency temporary standard addressing heat related illnesses and injuries. OSHA finally took a step toward issuing a heat stress standard in October 2021.
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December 9, 2021
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A Year of Service and Strength in Government Relations

As another year has nearly come and gone, this post reviews what AIHA has accomplished in the government relations sphere in 2021 by working with policymakers to advance public policies that protect workers and their communities.
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November 16, 2021
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A Surprise from AIHA’s Government Relations Survey

Early this fall, AIHA asked members to fill out a short survey to help us better understand the types of public policy issues they care about and the government relations actions they wish for AIHA to pursue. Now, the results are in.
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October 14, 2021
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The Season of Family, Relationships, and Deeper Understanding

In this post, AIHA members are invited to complete a brief survey about issues they're interested in and government relations actions they might want to take. The goal is to help AIHA better understand how we can serve you.
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September 14, 2021
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Learn, Connect, Act: How You Can Make a Difference in Disaster Preparedness and Recovery

You may have wondered how to help workers, families, and communities affected by recent natural disasters. Make a difference by contacting and meeting with state policymakers, urging them to fund and include OEHS professionals in disaster response.
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August 5, 2021
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Grow Your Network and Influence with Service on Government Advisory Boards

If you're the type of person who relishes researching technical OEHS issues, enjoys lively debates with their colleagues, and wants to help craft regulations and standards, let's talk about service on government advisory boards, panels, and councils.
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July 8, 2021
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Wildfires, AIHA, and You

If you are wondering how to help people and regions affected by wildfires, AIHA is by your side with the Think and Act Fire Smart campaign. AIHA's efforts include all aspects of wildfire preparedness, response, and recovery.
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