Industrial Hygiene


Sara Beck and Paul Onkundi Nyangaresi (center) with students and staff of Rianyabayo Memorial Academy.

Team Awarded AIHA Microgrant to Advance Worker Health and Safety in Emerging Economies

The team earned an AIHA microgrant to support innovative worker health and safety efforts in developing nations.

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Emerging Trends in Industrial Gas Detection: 2025 and Beyond

Technology, regulations & increased focus on safety are transforming gas monitoring.

Industrial Hygiene Course

Columbia Southern University Adds Industrial Hygiene Concentrations Degree Programs

Newest Concentrations Focus on Communication and Industrial Hygiene.

Worker Safety

Beyond Hard Hats: Integrating Industrial Hygiene into Lone Worker Safety

Integrating industrial hygiene principles helps protect lone workers by identifying, evaluating, and controlling unique safety risks.

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Ohio Reports First Probable Human Case of Bird Flu in Farm Worker

Health officials said the case involves an adult male farm worker who had contact with deceased commercial poultry.

Legionnaires disease affects lungs.

Rapid Legionella Testing as Effective Alternative to Lab Cultures

Rapid Legionella testing matches lab accuracy while delivering faster results, urging people to rethink water system management.

New Products Round-Up: Friday, Dec. 20, 2024

New Products Round-Up: Friday, Dec. 20, 2024

This week’s new safety products enhance workplace safety and productivity with solutions like welding helmets, generative AI, dust collectors and alcohol detection.

Prepping Indoor Spaces for Fall and Winter

Prepping Indoor Spaces for Fall and Winter

Why IAQ management during these seasons is critical and how it reduces respiratory risks.



New Products Round-Up: Friday, Oct. 25, 2024

New Products Round-Up: Friday, Oct. 25, 2024

This week’s new safety products enhance workplace safety and productivity with solutions relating to head protection, artificial intelligence, compliance training and air quality.

New Products Round-Up: Friday, Oct. 18, 2024

New Products Round-Up: Friday, Oct. 18, 2024

This week’s new safety products enhance workplace safety and productivity with solutions like advanced vacuums, puncture-resistant gloves, and ergonomic exosuits.

Real Time vs. Personal Air Sampling Instruments: You Decide

Real Time vs. Personal Air Sampling Instruments: You Decide

Weighing the pros and cons of the two major types of air quality analysis.

New Report Pinpoints Workplaces as the Chief Source of Respiratory Infection

New Report Pinpoints Workplaces as the Chief Source of Respiratory Infection

Nearly 2,000 respondents in the United States, Canada and Europe participated in the survey.

Lung Diseases and Indoor Air Quality: Preventive Measures for At-Risk Industries

Lung Diseases and Indoor Air Quality Preventive Measures for At Risk Industries

Improving indoor air quality is essential in preventing occupational lung diseases, especially in at-risk industries, through proper ventilation, protective equipment and strategic preventive measures.

Exploring Pneumatic Conveying Technology for Dry Bulk Solids from a Health and Safety Perspective

Exploring Pneumatic Conveying Technology for Dry Bulk Solids from a Health and Safety Perspective

Common areas of increased profitability and safety when implementing a vacuum conveying system for transport of bulk dry materials.

Choosing Chemical-Resistant Gloves

Choosing Chemical-Resistant Gloves

Understanding the importance of selecting appropriate chemical-resistant gloves via the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) to ensure safety and prevent hand injuries in industrial settings.

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Common Safety Issues With Poor Indoor Air Quality at Manufacturing Facilities

Maintaining good indoor air quality (IAQ) is crucial for the safety of employees, the efficiency of operations and adherence to regulatory standards. However, it is a constant challenge for manufacturers.

Breathing Easier: The Crucial Role of Gas Detection in Confined Space Entry

Breathing Easier: The Crucial Role of Gas Detection in Confined Space Entry

Effective gas detection and a comprehensive confined space entry plan are crucial for ensuring worker safety and preventing fatalities in hazardous environments.

AIHA Connect 2024: Key Networking and Career Development for Safety Professionals in Columbus

AIHA Connect 2024: Key Networking and Career Development for Safety Professionals in Columbus

The conference, taking place in Columbus, Ohio, from May 20-22, 2024, offers a variety of activities, including networking opportunities, technical tours, and wellness events.

AIHA Connect Keynote Speakers Focus on Problem Solving and Cognitive Agility

AIHA Connect Keynote Speakers Focus on Problem Solving and Cognitive Agility

Dr. Samuel Ramsey and Dr. Helena Boschi use their respective backgrounds in research and psychology to delve into ‘peculiar thinking’ and the neuroscience behind innovation at the upcoming event in Columbus, Ohio.

AIHA Connect 2024: An Innovation and Education Hub

The upcoming event in Columbus, Ohio, is gearing up to host a bustling expo hall and comprehensive educational conference for professionals in industrial hygiene and worker health and safety.

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