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Woman power: Female trailblazers are the keynote speakers at AIHce EXP 2019

February 19, 2019

The first woman U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcat fighter pilot and an innovator in health care technology will be the keynote speakers at The American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo, to be held in May at the Minneapolis Convention Center. AIHce EXP 2019 runs from May 20-22, with professional development courses offered May 18, 19 and 23.

Good health boosts fitness, morale & productivity

Preventive, proactive processes reduce costs & increase safety & performance

Destiny Pope

February 18, 2019

Wellness is defined as “the condition of good physical, mental and emotional health, especially when maintained by an appropriate diet, exercise, and other lifestyle modifications.” Companies are turning to preventative programs to reduce workplace injuries.

AIHA releases its first-ever Biennial State of AIHA Research Report

The report provides readers with a deep dive into the trends that affected the IH/OH industry in 2018-2019

February 8, 2019

The American Industrial Hygiene Association released today its first biennial State of AIHA Research Report. The report is an analysis of the trends and issues affecting the field of industrial hygiene and occupational health, including the changing workplace landscape, big data, total worker exposure and exposure banding.

BCSP to highlight credential holders' achievements with digital badges

February 8, 2019

As part of BCSP's ongoing mission to advance the safety profession, and in celebration of BCSP's 50th anniversary, digital badges have been created and are being made available to all BCSP credential holders. The digital badges prominently display achievement of a BCSP certification or designation, provide a convenient method of verification, allow easy access to information about the value of the holder's credentials, and are free to use.

Editor's Letter

Out of the loop: Reasons to care about workers who feel alone

Dave Johnson

February 7, 2019

United Kingdom-based newspaper The Guardian recently ran this headline: “UK to tackle loneliness crisis with cash injection. More than 120 projects will receive funding to help those affected and reduce stigma.” This reminded me of a book written in 2000, “Bowling Alone,” by Robert D. Putnam.

Combustible dust FAQs

Know the hierarchy of risk controls to effectively mitigate hazards

Scott Francis

February 7, 2019

Combustible dust is present in a variety of industries and is the precursor to a serious hazard. This hazard’s often-destructive nature makes it vitally important to understand. When accounting for the hazard, several questions arise, highlighting the true complexities of combustible dust.

ACGIH® Board ratifies 2019 TLVs® AND BEIs®

February 4, 2019

The Board of Directors of the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) has ratified the 2019 Threshold Limit Values (TLVs®) for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents and Biological Exposure Indices (BEIs®). TLVs® and BEIs® are guidelines to be used by professionals trained in the practice of industrial hygiene. The TLVs® and BEIs® are not designed to be used as standards.

Don’t judge behavior without knowing the situation it occurs in

Timothy Ludwig Ph.D.

February 1, 2019

Behavior is not right or wrong, good or bad. It just is. It is neutral. Approach behaviors with the dispassionate, objective view of a scientist. Not with emotions.

toxic exposures, OSHA permissible exposure limits

Exposure effects explained

New terms & calculations require worker retraining

Dan Markiewicz MS, CIH, CSP, RMP

February 1, 2019

A basic understanding of the toxicological dose-response curve is a necessity for OHS pros. People fear most what they understand the least. New and vast toxicological information can trigger fear and irrational actions.

Combustible dust FAQs

Know the hierarchy of risk controls to effectively mitigate hazards

Scott Francis

February 1, 2019

Combustible dust is present in a variety of industries and is the precursor to a serious hazard. This hazard's often-destructive nature makes it vitally important to understand. When accounting for the hazard, several questions arise, highlighting the true complexities of combustible dust.