Articles by Dan Markiewicz MS, CIH, CSP, RMP

AIHA is trying to help the OEHS community address a “looming” crisis. Among the organization’s 2026 Public Policy Priorities, the crisis concern is ranked third

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act final rule includes an industrial hygienist because an IH’s observations and skills are rooted at the workplace. IHs are trained to use the hierarchy of controls to achieve reasonable accommodation for pregnant workers. 

Views of a “renegade” industrial hygiene faction believe that the AIHA is more than just an obstacle to the success of the PWFA.

EU’s EMF Directive requires employers to conduct and communicate risk assessments, especially for EMF sources measured above action levels.

The rise of intellectual diversity and controversial beliefs in the occupational health and safety community.

OHS pros that report through the safety and health department are mostly influenced by OSHA compliance. OHS pros that report to HR lean more to a workers’ compensation mindset. OHS pros that report through production are heavily influenced by costs and hierarchy of controls. 

Occupational safety and industrial hygiene — which one should be emphasized for your professional growth in the coming years?

Are you ready to face the challenges of the world’s No. 1 risk? The skill you will need to conquer this challenge is rigorous skepticism.

President Trump’s “Make Our Children Healthy Again” Assessment Report, was released May 22, 2025. 

It’s time to toughen up buttercups. Trump 2.0 dismantling of traditional OHS as we knew it, is far from complete.