Becoming a Certified Industrial Hygienist seems to be a rite of passage for most industrial hygienists. I am a CIH and had my share of grief and joy obtaining it. I’m reminded of my experiences in light of recent information showing a decline in CIH pass rates (see March ISHN, page 21). The editors asked me to add my perspective to the story, which touches on some topical issues in industrial hygiene.
Why are scores dropping? I think my own experience sheds some light on the subject.