Industrial Hygiene - Articles - Page 37

AIHA head moving on after 16 years

O’Neil steps into new CEO role at ASIS International

December 18, 2015

The American Industrial Hygiene Association® (AIHA) is celebrating Peter J. O'Neil, FASAE, CAE for his 16 years of service to the organization as he transitions into his new role as Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer at ASIS International in Alexandria, Va.

AIHA announces new IH Professional Pathways Program

November 9, 2015

Last week, the American Industrial Hygiene Association® (AIHA) announced its new Industrial Hygiene (IH) Professional Pathways Program during AIHA Fall Conference 2015 in Orlando, Fla.

OSHA proposed to cut beryllium exposures

August 13, 2015

OSHA announced on August 6, 2015 a proposed new standard that would lower workplace exposure to beryllium, a heavy metal that can cause lung disease. The proposal would apply to an estimated 35,000 workers covered by OSHA.

AIHA takes preventive approach in new Legionella guideline

Legionnaires’ disease bacterium can thrive in homes, hospitals and hotels

August 10, 2015

The American Industrial Hygiene Association® (AIHA) announces the release of its new guideline on Legionella titled Recognition, Evaluation, and Control of Legionella in Building Water Systems. This technical document for industry professionals is an expansion of information provided in AIHA’s publication, Field Guide for the Determination of Biological Contaminants in Environmental Samples, 2nd edition.

ACGIH® announces release of two-tier Under Study list

July 21, 2015

American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) has announced the release of its two-tier Under Study list pursuant to changes previously made to its TLV®/BEI® Development Process.

Are you dealing with these emerging EHS issues?

Dave Johnson

June 2, 2015

Here are emerging EHS issues in 2015 being discussed at the American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo being held this week in Salt Lake City. How many of them are you currently involved with?

AIHA to hold its CareerAdvantage Development Fair at AIHce 2015

May 12, 2015

The American Industrial Hygiene Association® (AIHA) will hold its 2015 CareerAdvantage Development Fair at the American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition (AIHce) in Salt Lake City, Utah, June 1–3, 2015.

Gas sensors market forecasts to 2020

May 12, 2015

Gas sensors measure the concentration of gas in their vicinity, and are used across various end-use industries. There have been numerous developments in gas sensing technology, primarily on account of the advent of embedded electronics, and enhanced manufacturing techniques. Gas sensors prove to be highly effective in measuring gas concentrations in the event of a leak.

AIHA names industrial hygiene awards winners

March 18, 2015

The American Industrial Hygiene Association® (AIHA) has announced the recipients of the 2015 AIHA Distinguished Service and Social Responsibility Awards. Each award is presented to an individual or an organization that has demonstrated great dedication and outstanding work toward the advancement of the industrial hygiene profession.

Industrial hygiene monitoring survey 2015

ISHN’s survey shows practices mix tradition with new technologies

Dave Johnson

January 5, 2015

ISHN’s exclusive study of gas detection practices in industry, based on an email survey of subscribers, shows the vast majority of companies (84 percent) use industrial hygiene monitoring methods.