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Currently featured in the January 2026 Synergist
The Great Safety Escape
Why OEHS Talent Is Packing Its Bags—And What It Means for the U.S.
Over the past 18 months, occupational and environmental health and safety professionals in the U.S. have had to reassess what it means to perform their work at a high professional level, regardless of where they are in their careers. Federal policy shapes business operations nationwide, and the effects of recent changes have been particularly swift and widespread.
Wiped Out
Explaining the Lack of Methods for Dermal and Surface Sampling and Analysis
Dermal and surface sampling present many complex challenges. To navigate these complexities effectively, it is crucial for industrial hygienists and laboratories to engage in close collaboration and communication during the development of sampling methods.
The Full Picture
Principles and Concepts for Multi-Hazmat Assessments
Even well-prepared reports on hazardous materials often fail to convey relevant information. Stakeholders frequently struggle to understand which hazards are present, where they are located, and what actions matter most. In the complexity of lengthy documents, critical insights are lost.
Features from the December 2025 Synergist
Bridging Expertise
AIHA's Response to TSCA's Evolving Role in Occupational Health and Safety
Differences between EPA’s approach to workplace chemical risk evaluation and the AIHA Principles of Good Practice have emerged. Discussions among OEHS professionals reveal varying levels of awareness about the implications for workplace safety programs, highlighting the need for greater engagement. AIHA’s TSCA Advisory Group is helping to meet this need.
A Hidden Workplace
The Role of OEHS in Protecting the Home Care Workforce
Seventy percent of Americans over the age of 65 will need long-term services and supports before they die. The good news is that advances in biotechnology are enabling advanced medical and personal care at home. The problem? People over 65—the main consumers of home care, along with people with disabilities—are increasing in number while the workforce of home caregivers is shrinking.
How We Got Here
Putting a Momentous Year into Perspective
In April, staffing cuts at NIOSH generated a swift response from OEHS organizations. Then the federal budget process presented new threats to the entire slate of OEHS agencies, and the government shutdown left everything in a state of uncertainty. Now is the time to recount the unsettling events of the past year and prepare as best we can for what may come next.