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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.

The Membership Experience: The ins and outs of AIHA membership.

I Am IH: Interviews with AIHA members.

Dialogues: Q&As with IH leaders.

Serial: Installments on important issues in IH.

The Monthly Weekly: Highlights from the previous month's news published in the Synergist Weekly.

The Toolbox: Technical topics.

Women in IH: Perspectives from the WIH community.

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Washington Insider: Perspectives from AIHA's Government Relations director.

Essentials Series: Installments from AIHA'sEssentials ebook series.

July 8, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Washington Insider

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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July 6, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • The Membership Experience

Furthering a Global Vision with International Membership

AIHA membership extends beyond the United States and Canada, spanning countries worldwide. With outreach efforts and an international strategy, AIHA is furthering its shared vision of a world where all workers are healthy and safe.
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July 1, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

Some Big Data Lingo That You Should Know

Big Data is the term for data sets that are so large they can’t be analyzed or used in the traditional way. In this post are explanations of some common database-related terms that can help prepare you to discuss Big Data with IT professionals.
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June 29, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • AIHA University

How AIHA’s Content Priorities Serve the OEHS Community

Every five years, the AIHA Content Portfolio Advisory Group reviews an “environmental scan” of future trends influencing the OEHS profession. AIHA’s content priorities are selected based on the results of the scan.
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June 22, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • The Monthly Weekly

The Monthly Weekly: What’s New at OSHA?

OSHA topped headlines earlier this month when the agency issued an emergency temporary standard to protect healthcare workers from contracting SARS-CoV-2. While the ETS was highly anticipated, it's far from the only recent update from the agency.
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June 17, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

Chemical Safety Regulations to Watch in 2021

Chemical safety regulations aren’t static—and occupational and environmental health and safety professionals should keep an eye on several regulatory changes in 2021 that may impact workplace health and safety.
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June 15, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • The Toolbox

Coming Soon: Revised Standard on Lab Ventilation

A draft version of the recently revised and updated ANSI/ASSP Z9.5 standard on lab ventilation will soon be available for public review. This update, the first for this standard since 2012, was partially the work of AIHA members.
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June 10, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Washington Insider

Responding to Occupational Heat Stress

It’s sweltering outside, which makes this the perfect time to talk about occupational exposure to heat stress. Each year, thousands of workers suffer from occupational exposure to heat stress, in some cases leading to death.
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June 8, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • The Membership Experience

Transitioning from Student to Early Career Professional

As graduation season passes, students are preparing to begin a new chapter in their professional lives: a career. AIHA offers several resources to support students throughout this transitory process.
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June 1, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

AIHce EXP 2021: A Look Back

We’ve often said that Synergist staff members have the best job at AIHce EXP: we get to attend sessions, listen to thought-provoking presentations, and relive our conference coverage. Below are links to the session writeups we’ve posted so far.
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May 27, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Serial

JOEH Challenges Readers to Consider Inequities in Workplace Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised new concerns related to occupational health inequities in the United States. Consequently, the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene solicited articles that may help OEHS professionals find solutions.
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May 20, 2021
  • Synergist Blog,
  • Dialogues

Meet John Mulhausen, AIHA President 2021-2022

In early June 2021, AIHA’s new Board president for the 2021-2022 term will assume the post during the association’s annual business meeting. John R. Mulhausen, an AIHA member since 1980, was elected to the Board as vice president in 2019.
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