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SynergistNOW

SynergistNOW, a blog created and delivered by the American Industrial Hygiene Association, offers ideas, insights, and perspectives on important topics affecting industrial and occupational hygiene professionals, written by and for experienced IH/OHs, researchers, academics, and AIHA leaders.​​


The opinions, claims, conclusions, and positions expressed on this blog are those of the author or person quoted and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors, AIHA®, The Synergist®, or SynergistNOW.

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Touchstone... by Larry Sloan: Perspectives from AIHA's CEO.

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Serial: Installments on important issues in IH.

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October 13, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Touchstone ... by Larry Sloan

The Evolution of Commit to C.A.R.E.

CDC grants allowed AIHA to establish the Commit to C.A.R.E. website, which helps the general public to understand COVID-19 science and encourages businesses to pledge to protect the health and well-being of their employees, clients, and customers.
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October 11, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Washington Insider

Have Fun at Sporting Events—But Protect Your Hearing, Too

We associate loud noise levels with industries like construction, but we may be less aware of hearing loss in the sporting industry. Noise levels in some football stadiums can reach up to 100 decibels, and it may only take one game to cause damage.
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October 6, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

JOEH Achieves New Record for Impact Factor

The Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene has attained a 2021 “impact factor” of 3.359, according to JOEH publisher Taylor & Francis. The new impact factor is JOEH’s highest ranking since it began publishing in 2004.
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October 4, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

Introducing AIHA’s New LGBTQ+ Special Interest Group, PR(IH)DE

Embracing our differences enables OEHS professionals to manage occupational hazards for diverse workforces. Therefore, the AIHA Board of Directors has unanimously voted to support the formation of the LGBTQ+ Special Interest Group, PR(IH)DE.
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September 29, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • AIHA University

Essential Strategies for Hearing Loss Prevention

As wonderful as our auditory system is, it can be easily damaged by hazardous noises and vibrations. OEHS professionals are at the forefront of efforts to identify these hazards and prevent noise-induced hearing loss and other disorders.
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September 27, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • The Membership Experience

AIHA’s Commitment to You

AIHA President Donna Heidel expresses her gratitude for members' continued support. Without their commitment to the association, AIHA wouldn't be able to provide tools, resources, and benefits, including the programs that have been added this year.
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September 22, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

September JOEH Available Online

The articles mentioned in this post, from the September 2022 issue of the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, are now available to AIHA members on the website of JOEH publisher Taylor & Francis.
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September 15, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Touchstone ... by Larry Sloan

Infusing DEI into AIHA’s Board Nominations Process

Here is a sampling of the adjustments AIHA is making to infuse diversity, equity, and inclusion into our Board nominations process based on recommendations by outside governance consultant AMC – Association Management Center.
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September 13, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Washington Insider

Insights from the AIHA Public Policy Issue Preference and Motivation Survey

In August, 146 AIHA members responded to AIHA’s 2022 Public Policy Issue Preference and Motivation Survey. Respondents were asked to identify the issues they feel are top priorities for AIHA's government relations department to focus on.
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September 8, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

Control Banding Approaches for Welding: A Practical Method to Protect Workers’ Health

Control banding simplifies exposure controls and offers a pragmatic approach to assessing risks and recommending controls, particularly when occupational exposure limits for aggregate welding fumes or measurement methods are unavailable.
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September 6, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • AIHA University

AIHA’s First Workshop on Occupational Risk Assessment

On Aug. 25, AIHA held the first of a planned series of workshops on occupational risk assessment, which included presentations from EPA, OSHA, and NIOSH representatives who discussed the ways these agencies approach risk assessment for various goals.
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August 30, 2022
  • Synergist Blog,
  • The Monthly Weekly

The Monthly Weekly: The Hazards of Emergency Response

Resources and reports published recently by researchers and federal agencies showcase the variety of hazards faced by emergency responders of all types—from firefighters to oil spill cleanup workers.
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