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October 11, 2019
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Fall Means Pumpkin-Spiced Heaven for Some, Wildfires for Others

While some people are cozying up to fireplaces, others are preparing for an annual spike in wildfire activity.
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September 17, 2019
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Appreciating the Role of IH in Infectious Diseases

Image: medicine bottles on a conveyor belt. It was staff appreciation week at AIHA, and to be honest, I was looking forward to the celebratory breakfast. Instead, I found myself heading into Washington, DC to engage in a fascinating discussion about ...
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July 16, 2019
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Stranger Things Meets Industrial Hygiene

If you’re like me, you recently finished watching season three of Netflix’s hit series Stranger Things. Without giving anything away, this latest season was a feast for the IH/OH eye, featuring countless instances of the anticipation, recognition, ev...
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June 18, 2019
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Helping Communities in Times of Need

To those impacted by floods, fierce winds, and other severe weather—thoughts and words too complex to capture go out to you. With hope, these words will be a long-distance embrace, and while they cannot provide you with food or shelter, perhaps they ...
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June 12, 2019
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Looking Back on AIHce EXP 2019

Each year at AIHce EXP, Synergist staff attend a number of sessions, gather copious notes, and publish as many articles as time allows about the things we learned. But deadline pressures and the editor’s pen ensure that not everything we find interes...
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June 6, 2019
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Speaking Up for Young Worker Safety in Michigan

Photo: Anthony Oliveri testifies before the Michigan House Committee on Education.I’ve been interested in how industrial hygienists and other occupational health professionals can use their expertise and experiences to make an impact in governmental ...
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May 14, 2019
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Something Worth Hearing

My father is losing his hearing. It’s become a bit of a running joke with my family. For years he worked at a circuit board processing facility where he was surrounded by loud noise for much of his shift. I know because I often visited him as a child...
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April 16, 2019
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A Summer to Remember

It’s hard to believe—and yet I do. I suppose it’s because I’ve seen it firsthand myself. According to OSHA, every minute a young worker (age 15–25) is injured on the job, and every day a young worker loses their life as a result of a workplace incide...
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March 19, 2019
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Waking Up to the Zombie Apocalypse

Are we living through a zombie apocalypse? Look closely, for you or your fellow workers may be among the more than one-third of U.S. workers who get less than the recommended seven hours of sleep each night, and may be only partially awake at work. F...
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January 22, 2019
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AIHA’s Public Policy Agenda for 2019-2020

Only a few weeks ago, the tolling of the new year echoed throughout the world, calling each person to reflect in a spirit of renewal. Shortly thereafter, legislatures around the country and in our nation’s capital began their sessions. Filled with th...
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May 23, 2017
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A Summer of Workplace Safety for Teens

The beatific months of summer are a singularly happy time for many in the verdant lands of America. Although we enjoy the light of the season, it can blind us to a sinister reality that touches all of our lives – most especially some of our youngest....
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March 23, 2017
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What the President’s Budget Request Could Mean for OEHS Programs

On Thursday, March 16, President Donald J. Trump submitted his budget request to Congress for Fiscal Year 2018. The request provides a scant level of detail typical of Presidents early into their first term, but even at this stage, the picture looks ...
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