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| Preparation for a career as an Industrial Hygienist should
include course work accredited by the Accreditation Board
for Engineering and Technology (ABET). This is usually post
graduate training with a heavy emphasis on physiology,
toxicology, chemistry, ergonomics, sampling mathematics
(statistics) and some engineering. Upon completion, most
Industrial Hygiene professionals will seek board
certification from the ABIH, following 5 years of
professional experience, to become a Certified Industrial
Hygienist (or CIH...not entirely unlike becoming a Certified
Public Accountant). The links below provide additional information. Feel free to use my feedback form to provide feedback or comment. The American Industrial Hygiene Association - http://www.aiha.org/ AIHA is one of the largest international associations serving the needs of occupational and environmental health professionals practicing industrial hygiene in industry, government, labor, academic institutions, and independent organizations. The American Board of Industrial Hygiene - http://www.abih.org/ The need for qualified industrial hygienists has never been greater. As concern about workplace and community health and safety has grown, so has the demand for professionals to evaluate working conditions and community exposure. The work of industrial hygienists increases in importance as the legal ramifications surrounding employee and public health continue to expand. The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists - http://www.acgih.org/ ACGIH® is a member-based organization that advances occupational and environmental health. The Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists - http://www.aioh.org.au/ The British Occupational Hygiene Society - http://www.bohs.org/ The International Occupational Hygiene Association (IOHA) - http://www.ioha.net/ The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) - http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - http://www.osha.gov/ |
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