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” One group of professionals dedicated to preventing lead poisoning in the community and in work environments are Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIHs). ...
“We can stop many new cases of lung cancer and other respiratory conditions, such as asthma and COPD that can be due to occupational exposure to known airborne hazards” said Jeffrey Miller, PhD, CIH® and Chair of ABIH®. ...
“CIHs are trained to identify hazards in work environments and industrial processes. This knowledge is instrumental in helping employers conduct comprehensive worksite analyses and creating ergonomic solutions to resolve hazards that can lead to ...
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued citations to Ohio railroad track repair kit manufacturer, Railtech Boutet Inc., for repeatedly exposing their employees to amputation risks and other serious injuries and hazards. Following a July 2016 investigation, prompted by a complaint, OSHA determined that Railtech was ...
“Lung cancer and lung diseases due to occupational exposure to respirable hazards is preventable,” said Susan Ripple, CIH® and Chair of ABIH®. “The industrial hygiene community and Certified Industrial Hygienists in particular are well versed in health risk analysis, hazard communication, ...
“Many Certified Industrial Hygienists have special knowledge to manage the risks associated with biological hazards such as Ebola” said Tracy Parsons, CIH, Administrative Program Manager at American Board of Industrial Hygiene®. “These CIHs are uniquely qualified to help establish comprehensive exposure control plans that include engineering controls for ...
The University of Maine Center on Aging, Orono, Maine, and Area Resources for Community and Human Services (ARCHS), St Louis, Mo., will receive $150,000 and $150,570 respectively. ...