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January 13, 2020
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Australia's Wildfires

The scale of Australia’s wildfires defy comprehension. As of this writing, approximately 12 million acres have burned.
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December 17, 2019
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A Hope for the World

It’s a simple hope, but sometimes those are the most powerful.
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November 14, 2019
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Celebrating the Harvest and Preparing for the Future

AIHA has a lot to be thankful for. Because of our members, we have achieved considerable success this year alone. Here’s what we’ve accomplished so far in 2019:
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October 11, 2019
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Fall Means Pumpkin-Spiced Heaven for Some, Wildfires for Others

While some people are cozying up to fireplaces, others are preparing for an annual spike in wildfire activity.
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September 17, 2019
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Appreciating the Role of IH in Infectious Diseases

Image: medicine bottles on a conveyor belt. It was staff appreciation week at AIHA, and to be honest, I was looking forward to the celebratory breakfast. Instead, I found myself heading into Washington, DC to engage in a fascinating discussion about ...
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July 16, 2019
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Stranger Things Meets Industrial Hygiene

If you’re like me, you recently finished watching season three of Netflix’s hit series Stranger Things. Without giving anything away, this latest season was a feast for the IH/OH eye, featuring countless instances of the anticipation, recognition, ev...
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June 18, 2019
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Helping Communities in Times of Need

To those impacted by floods, fierce winds, and other severe weather—thoughts and words too complex to capture go out to you. With hope, these words will be a long-distance embrace, and while they cannot provide you with food or shelter, perhaps they ...
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June 12, 2019
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Looking Back on AIHce EXP 2019

Each year at AIHce EXP, Synergist staff attend a number of sessions, gather copious notes, and publish as many articles as time allows about the things we learned. But deadline pressures and the editor’s pen ensure that not everything we find interes...
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June 6, 2019
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Speaking Up for Young Worker Safety in Michigan

Photo: Anthony Oliveri testifies before the Michigan House Committee on Education.I’ve been interested in how industrial hygienists and other occupational health professionals can use their expertise and experiences to make an impact in governmental ...
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May 14, 2019
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Something Worth Hearing

My father is losing his hearing. It’s become a bit of a running joke with my family. For years he worked at a circuit board processing facility where he was surrounded by loud noise for much of his shift. I know because I often visited him as a child...
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April 16, 2019
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A Summer to Remember

It’s hard to believe—and yet I do. I suppose it’s because I’ve seen it firsthand myself. According to OSHA, every minute a young worker (age 15–25) is injured on the job, and every day a young worker loses their life as a result of a workplace incide...
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March 19, 2019
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Waking Up to the Zombie Apocalypse

Are we living through a zombie apocalypse? Look closely, for you or your fellow workers may be among the more than one-third of U.S. workers who get less than the recommended seven hours of sleep each night, and may be only partially awake at work. F...
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