Goal (Measure of Success)
AIHA and the occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) profession are viewed as critical stakeholders vis-à-vis ASHRAE and other standards-setting organizations that focus on IAQ.
Strategic Objectives
- Serve in a strategic oversight capacity that helps direct, prioritize, and coordinate IAQ activities being undertaken at the Volunteer Group level and how these are perceived and valued by ASHRAE and other organizations.
- Build a closer relationship with ASHRAE.
- Provide messaging to ASHRAE to educate them on the key role OEHS professionals provide in promoting healthy IAQ.
Structure
The AIHA–ASHRAE IAQ Advisory Group shall not be limited to a specific number of members. It is open to both AIHA members and non-members to ensure representation from OEHS and allied professionals. There is no requirement for a formal chair or vice-chair position, although the group may establish these roles if a volunteer wishes to serve. AIHA’s Staff CIH, Michele Twilley, shall serve as staff liaison.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Work in conjunction with a designated AIHA Board Liaison, who will report on the activities of the Advisory Group throughout the year at Board meetings.
Ensure the activities of AIHA’s Indoor Environmental Quality Committee, Real-Time Detection Systems Committee, Aerosol Technology Committee, Big Data Working Group, and related groups are harmonized.
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Provide strategic direction and guide Volunteer Groups in developing new knowledge products and tools that support AIHA’s role in IAQ.
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Ensure the OEHS voice is included at ASHRAE and other stakeholder events by identifying volunteers interested in submitting abstracts or participating in these meetings.
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Ensure IAQ remains a top-priority topic featured at AIHA Connect.
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Draft and maintain a harmonized list of talking points that can be used across various communication channels.
General Time Commitment
- Monthly virtual meeting (each lasting 1 hour).
- One in-person meeting (usually at AIHA CONNECT – formerly AIHce EXP).
- Email correspondence as needed.
- Other duties as assigned (based on identified project needs).
Accountability
- Accountable to the AIHA Board of Directors.
- Agree to uphold and abide by the AIHA Bylaws, Conflict of Interest, and Code of Conduct policies.