Industrial Hygienists to Get Involved in the Event of a Pandemic

The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) published guidelines on their website pertaining to industrial hygiene in the event of a pandemic. These recommendations can be used in conjunction with their 2006 Publication, The Role of the Industrial Hygienist in a Pandemic.

Workplace Access and Security

* Restrict and monitor workplace access. * Establish criteria for [...]

AIHA Petitions OSHA for Lowering Noise PEL, Again

AIHA, in a letter to Jordan Barab of OSHA, strongly encouraged OSHA to consider reducing the 8-hour TWA for noise from 90 dBA to 85 dBA and a 3 decibel exchange rate. A copy of the letter, dated April 28, 2009, can be found HERE. The letter is very similar to one AIHA submitted to [...]

AIHce May 30 – June 4, 2009 in Toronto, Canada

AIHce, the “Premier Conference and Exposition for Occupational Health and Safety Professionals will be held May 30 – June 4, 2009 in Toronto Canada. With over 40 “tracks” to choose from, and more than 250 technical sessions, there is something for every OHS professional at this years AIHce. Additionally, more than 300 exhibitors are expected [...]

AIHA & Travelers Risk Control Hold Free Webinars on Industrial Hygiene

Travelers Risk Control (in conjunction with AIHA) has linked several webinars dealing with timely and pertinent industrial hygiene information on their website.  Currently, these webinars include:

The Industrial Hygiene Value Proposition: Making the Business Case for Industrial Hygiene Dust: What’s in it? Silica? What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You! – Keys [...]