Educational Programming Broadens Scope on Second Day of Conference
Technical sessions covered industrial ergonomics, biological hazards, real-time monitoring and career development.
- By Jesse Jacobs
- Jun 02, 2026
The annual AIHA Connect conference continued its educational program in New Orleans, shifting focus toward specialized exposure assessment methodologies and workforce health strategies. Industrial hygienists and occupational environmental health professionals participated in interactive sessions designed to address modern workplace challenges.
Technical presentations during the second day focused heavily on total worker health initiatives, industrial ergonomics and the management of biological hazards. Specific educational tracks detailed risk mitigation for legionella, bioaerosol sampling procedures and occupational exposure banding. Speakers also discussed the operational impacts of shift work, job stress and new applications for artificial intelligence in safety management.
Technological advancements highlighted the afternoon programming, with live demonstrations of real-time monitoring equipment and workplace rescue procedures. Academic and occupational health professionals also reviewed updated exposure assessment strategies for noise and respiratory protection, focusing on the integration of direct-reading instruments into standard field practices.
Professional development activities ran parallel to the technical sessions. The event hosted dedicated networking sessions for early-career professionals, resume evaluation workshops and mock interviews aimed at expanding the occupational safety workforce.
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Jesse Jacobs is assistant editor of OHSOnline.com.