Industrial Hygiene


IH Community Applauds OSHA, Obama for Worker Protection Proposals

The American Industrial Hygiene Association said it commends the Occupational Safety and Health Administration on its recent decision to implement a multi-tiered enforcement program to ensure worker protection on projects related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

Industrial Hygiene Students Reap 60700 in AIHF Scholarships

"Tough economic times make it more difficult for students to stay in school and complete their studies, so I'm confident that this year's scholarship money will be especially appreciated and put to excellent use by our students as they prepare to become our leaders of tomorrow," said AIHF President Curtis W. Hintz, CIH, CSP.

AIHA to Present Webcast on Professional Ethics in IH Practice

The American Industrial Hygiene Association says it is mindful that the ever-increasing competitive pressure and the growing technical complexity within the IH profession sometimes conspire to blur the lines of right versus wrong and pose a substantial challenge to the IH practitioner dedicated to doing the right thing.

Special AIHce 2009 Edition of 'Consultants Listing' Released

The American Industrial Hygiene Association announced the release of a special AIHce 2009 edition of its "Consultants Listing," a compilation that consumers and others can use to search for industrial hygienists and other occupational and environmental health and safety professionals by state and specialty.

2009 Pulitzer Winner Presents Today's Upton Sinclair Memorial Lecture

The 2009 Pulitzer Prize in Public Service was awarded to the Las Vegas Sun and the reporting by Alexandra Berzon, for the exposure of the high death rate among construction workers on the Las Vegas Strip amid lax enforcement of regulations, leading to changes in policy and improved safety conditions.

Safety Experts Meet in Mock Clandestine Drug Lab, Illustrating Dangers

A press conference was held today at 10 a.m. in a realistic mock clandestine drug lab here at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The setup was part of the 2009 American Industrial Hygiene conference and expo, and the replica lab dramatically illustrated to those on hand the hazards such clandestine facilities are to first responders and the general public.

Strategic Alliance Proposes Non-Membership-Based ACGIH

"This will ensure the future success of industrial hygiene," said ACGIH Chair Jimmy L. Perkins, Ph.D., CIH, on the proposal to make ACGIH a purely scientific-oriented organization.

AIHA Recognizes Members for Outstanding Achievements

The annual Alice Hamilton, William P. Yant, and Donald E. Cummings Memorial awards were bestowed at yesterday's Opening Session. Other honorees will be in the spotlight tomorrow and Thursday.



Live from AIHce: Manufacturer Showcases Fume-Eating Funnel

In the midst of all the work--and networking--involved in attending AIHce, it is always fun, or at least interesting, to set aside some time to walk the Expo floor and take in the variety of products and services on display.

Visit 'CareerAdvantage' Development Fair for Résumé Help, Speed Networking

As part of AIHce 2009, the American Industrial Hygiene Association is conducting its 2009 CareerAdvantage Development Fair through tomorrow (June 3), from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The three-day employment event began yesterday.

IH Community is Linked In, Tweeting in Toronto

AIHce 2009 is fully underway in this "City of Creativity." Although the turnout is not what it was for AIHce 1999, which was the last time the conference convened here in Canada's largest city, this year planners are taking advantage of social media sites that simply did not exist a decade ago, and their innovative use should boost the event's networking value immeasurably.

Maine Storage Facility Pays for Chemical Reporting Violations

EPA found that the site was storing sulfuric acid, lead, and propane gas in amounts greater than the minimum threshold levels allowed before reporting requirements kick in.

Ontario Labour Minister Opens AIHce 2009

Peter Fonseca, minister of Labour for the province of Ontario, detailed the gains in workplace safety and health that have been made since 2003 for employers and workers alike.

Delaware's Governor Thanks Responders to Refinery Fire

Gov. Jack Markell toured Sunoco's Marcus Hook refinery on May 28 and stressed the importance of keeping the plant shut down until the cause of the May 17 explosion and fire is known.

Safer Alternatives to Pesticides Explored

A May 28 conference co-sponsored by the California Department of Public Health looked at sustainable farming and ecologically friendly pest control, along with health impacts of pesticide use.

St. Louis Property Lessor to Pay Civil Penalty for Lead-Based Hazards

The intent of the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act and its accompanying regulations is to help prevent exposure to lead-based paint by requiring disclosure and notification of actual and potential hazards when selling or leasing housing.

Revised Shipyard Guidance Document Addresses PPE Payment, CrVI Levels

In addition, the standard's Fire Protection in Shipyard Employment subpart includes sections on implementing a fire safety plan, fire watches, and fire response. Hexavalent chromium has been added to the list of air contaminants whose concentrations should not exceed stated exposure levels.

Sessions to Investigate Unsolved IH Mysteries

Back by popular demand in an expanded form, the interactive "Unsolved IH Mysteries Workshop" will again be offered at this year's AIHce--thrice.

Annual Fun Run/Walk Logs 'Ks' for IH Cause

As auspicious as AIHce 2009 will be because it marks the 70th anniversary of the conference, this year's event also will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the American Industrial Hygiene Foundation Fun Run/Walk.

Technical Tours on Tap Highlight Toronto Industries' Inner Workings

The agenda for AIHce 2009 is brimming with educational and networking opportunities, but not all of them are confined to the Toronto Convention Centre. With so much to offer in one city, conference organizers have planned two technical tours for every weekday of the conference proper (Monday through Wednesday, June 1-3) as a way to enrich the learning experience with the fun of a fieldtrip, mostly to rarely visited sites.

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