The development of standards is now under way for detectors of toxic gases and vapors. Read more about standards for direct-reading instruments in the February issue of The Synergist synergist.aiha.org/201902-levelin…

Many #nurses who administer chemotherapeutic drugs report not always wearing protective gloves and protective gowns, according to a study published in January by the American Journal of Nursing: synergist.aiha.org/201902-nurses-…

In 2017, more than 2.7 million people died in the U.S. What happened to their bodies after they died? They were cared for by workers in America's death care industry. Read "Mortal Exposures" in the March issue of The Synergist: synergist.aiha.org/201903-mortal-…

Thank you for the kind words, Joseph Allen!

The latest issue of The Synergist discusses a model to evaluate the combined effectiveness of control measures against #Legionella and other waterborne pathogens in building potable water systems. Read the article at synergist.aiha.org/201904-legione…

From the April 2019 issue of The Synergist:

Two new ethics scenarios published in The Synergist place industrial hygienists in a position of deciding between a realistic assessment of their technical capabilities and a concern for their financial sustainability. Tell us what you think! synergist.aiha.org/201905-ethics-…

How can we address the continued rise of legionellosis in the United States? Read the cover feature of the June/July issue of The Synergist on #Legionella regulations in New York: synergist.aiha.org/20190607-legio…

Disasters present a plethora of hazards to those tasked with responding to them. How would a #safety or #industrialhygiene specialist get involved in an emergency or disaster response? The latest issue of The Synergist explains: bit.ly/synergist0607f2

#ICYMI: Authors discuss the promise of Total Exposure Health in the June/July 2019 issue of The Synergist: synergist.aiha.org/20190607-new-a…

U.S. EPA: Chlorpyrifos Is Here to Stay rlm.ag/28D5sr via AIHA

We are sharing some of our 80 years with you! We hope you will share with us some of your memories! We want to see your #AIHAis80! Tag us with #80yearsofAIHA!

The latest issue of The Synergist explores how to apply risk-based thinking in laboratories: synergist.aiha.org/201908-pure-ma… #ISO17025

Health officials in New York State said on Thursday that they are investigating a possible cause of a recent surge in severe vaping-related illnesses: a compound called vitamin E acetate nyti.ms/2zRHa6H

Skin sensitization is one of the most frequently encountered hazards in the workplace, yet one of the most perplexing to predict and prevent. Learn more in the latest issue of The Synergist: synergist.aiha.org/201911-dermal-…

Dentists and dental personnel face unique occupational exposures, including bacteria, viruses, dusts, gases, radiation, and other respiratory hazards. The latest issue of The Synergist covers occupational health and safety in the dental industry: synergist.aiha.org/201912-the-oth…

The new NIOSH agenda for hearing loss prevention research contains significant new insights from the latest science concerning hearing loss. The latest issue of The Synergist discusses advances in understanding #noise exposures: synergist.aiha.org/202001-underst…

New this month: Authors from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries discuss bloodborne pathogens outside of healthcare settings. How can industrial hygienists prevent exposures to potentially infectious materials across industries? synergist.aiha.org/202002-bloodbo…

As sensor technology advances and becomes more affordable, the integration of wearable sensors into PPE offers an opportunity to enhance capabilities for protecting workers. Read more in the latest issue of The Synergist synergist.aiha.org/202003-sensors…

How can industrial hygienists protect workers who may be unusually vulnerable to certain risks, or who have been modified in a variety of emerging ways? The Synergist focuses on #biohacking and the workplace: synergist.aiha.org/202004-protect…