American Industrial Hygiene Association

AIHA releases 2nd edition of Recognition, Evaluation, and Control of Indoor Mold

A resource for practicing industrial hygienists, architects, mechanical engineers, IAQ practitioners & home inspector

January 24, 2020

The AIHA has published the second edition of Recognition, Evaluation, and Control of Indoor Mold. This second edition of the book provides health information which is aligned with the current epidemiology and medical information on environmental allergens, updated taxonomy of the fungi and mold remediation guidelines, and the most current and comprehensive discussion on the basic practice of identifying mold damage, the evaluation of the samples that are collected, and the process of remediation.

AIHA, 5 international groups join forces for a better indoor environment

The mission of the new alliance is to promote and advocate for indoor climate and health in buildings

October 21, 2019

The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and five international associations have formed an Indoor Environmental Quality Global Alliance (IEQ-GA) to promote and advocate for indoor climate and health in buildings. The new association will serve as a global platform to facilitate the exchange of indoor environmental knowledge and information, promoting related education and research for indoor environmental quality and health in buildings.

Promoting careers in occupational safety and health

November 21, 2016

How to grow the next generation of occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals was the focus of a recent stakeholder meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (NACOSH) in which the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) was a key participant.

AIHA Announces 2016 Board election results

March 25, 2016

Today, the American Industrial Hygiene Association® (AIHA) announced the results of its 2016 election for the AIHA Board of Directors. The new Board members will be inducted at AIHA's Annual Business Meeting on Thursday, May 26, during the 2016 American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition (AIHce) in Inner Harbor Baltimore, Md.

AIHA Hires Russell Hayward, CIH, as Managing Director, Scientific & Technical Initiatives

March 11, 2016

The American Industrial Hygiene Association® (AIHA) has hired Russell Hayward, CIH, as the association's Managing Director, Scientific & Technical Initiatives. Russ brings more than 35 years of experience in industrial hygiene (IH) to his new position at AIHA. He will play a major role in advancing AIHA's mission through developing scientific and technical bodies of knowledge, building relationships with key partners, and collaborating with member volunteers and the IH community.

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.

AIHA to OMB: Stop delaying review of beryllium exposure rule

May 13, 2015

What is even more frustrating with this delay is the fact that there has been agreement by both the largest domestic player in the beryllium industry and the United Steel Workers Union in agreeing to a proposed exposure limit to beryllium. It remains to be seen if other stakeholders will agree to this compromise exposure limit until the proposal is returned to OSHA and open for public comments.

AIHA-LAP celebrates 40 years at Fall Conference

October 24, 2014

In a new video, AIHA Treasurer Cynthia A. Ostrowski, CIH, discusses the 40th anniversary of AIHA Laboratory Accreditation Programs, LLC (AIHA-LAP). AIHA-LAP had a special display booth at the AIHA Fall Conference to mark this significant milestone.

Should 16-year-olds work as loggers?

AIHA opposes efforts to allow younger workers in dangerous industry

August 12, 2014

The American Industrial Hygiene Association® (AIHA) has issued letters to Congress in opposition of new legislation that would exempt certain 16- and 17-year-old children employed in logging or mechanized operations from child labor laws.

AIHA on Workers’ Memorial Day: Despite progress, work not done

April 28, 2014

The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) is using Workers’ Memorial Day to renew its efforts to eliminate workplace hazards and maintain safe and healthy working environments,” says AIHA President Barbara J. Dawson, CIH, CSP.