Industrial Hygiene

06/09/2026: The Evolution of the Occupational Hygiene Profession via Adoption of Technologies

About the webinar:

The presentation aims to focus on the opportunity and responsibility of occupational hygiene to evolve to better protect the workers from several stressors and hazards. Two specific aspects of this evolution will be described. The first aspect is the adoption of a toolbox with different methodologies and technologies for each hazard, that hygienists can use for different objectives. The second aspect is the need for hygienists to interact with other professionals in the workplace: physicians, safety professionals, process engineers, and clearly workers.

04/07/2026: Changing Aviation Fuel Chemistry: Implications for Occupational Exposure to Aircraft Engine Emissions

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This presentation introduces emerging industrial hygiene questions related to the transition from conventional jet fuel to sustainable aviation fuels. It discusses how changes in fuel chemistry may alter aircraft engine emission profiles and potential worker exposures to particulate matter and organic pollutants. Learners will explore motivation, experimental approaches, and planned research to assess exposure implications for aviation workers.

05/12/2026: Examining the Role of Motivation in Occupational Health and Safety: Insights for Research and Practice

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Occupational health and safety motivation describes the internal and external factors that compel workers to behave safely in the workplace. This presentation will discuss the specific role of motivation in worker health and safety outcomes, focusing on implications for research and practice.

Hot, Dusty, and Smoky: Navigating Extremes, Climate Change Impacts on OEH

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Climate change is pressing public health crisis that is already impacting the world of work. Join the Northern California Centers for Occupational and Environmental Health for a deep dive into the chemical, biological, and physical hazards of navigating climate extremes. Learn about the rising prevalence of Valley Fever, a fungal infection caused by inhaling dust or soil particles, particularly in drought-affected regions. Discuss the impacts of rising temperatures on worker safety, heat-related illness, and...

02/10/2026: TLV User Guide and Heat Stress Management Plan

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Heat stress management is clearly required for many outdoor and indoor workplaces. Key elements of heat stress management across the ACGIH Guide for the Control of Heat Stress and Strain, NIOSH criteria document, and the OSHA draft rule for occupational heat stress will be presented in the form of a written Heat Stress Management Plan template. This session will walk attendees through the template with accompanying rationale. Supporting Excel workbooks will be introduced. The result will be an individual program or the basic understanding to help others develop...

12/09/2025: Industrial Hygiene on the Farm: Communicating With the Agricultural Community About PPE and Ergonomics

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This presentation will discuss strategies for effective communication with the agricultural community about topics related to industrial hygiene and safety such as ergonomics, respiratory hazards, and fit testing. It will highlight responsive approaches for engaging both farmers and Spanish-speaking agricultural workers, emphasizing practical, field-ready guidance. Participants will also learn how to tailor safety messages and incorporate trusted community channels to improve uptake of PPE and ergonomic practices.

11/12/2025: Current International Research Efforts for Traditional Occupational Aerosol Samplers

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Aerosol sampling at workplaces requires many different strategies and tools. In particular, the choice of which air sampler to use is highly dependent on various environmental and practical factors. This means there can be dozens of samplers to choose from. In order to address the issues around sampler selection and sampler performance, the International Sampler Comparison Group (ISCG) was formed. This presentation will outline the current efforts of this group in the area of traditional aerosol sampling, including a review of existing sampler performance data, the...

10/14/2025: Evaluating Degreaser VOC Exposure in Auto Shops Using Air Sampling and Biomarkers

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Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are toxic chemicals in degreasers routinely used in auto shops. This presentation will describe and share preliminary results from the Safer Degreaser Study, during which we visited auto repair shops before or after they participated in a public health intervention led by the Hazardous Waste Program, in King County, WA, which helps transition businesses from using VOC-based degreasers to safer alternatives. We aimed to characterize the exposure to VOCs typically found in degreasers by measuring VOCs in blood, urine, and exhaled breath...

09/09/2025: The Trust Decoder: Trust and Industrial Hygiene

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Trust is the foundation of a successful industrial hygiene program and professionals. It ensures open communication, accurate data collection, effective control implementation, and a shared commitment to protecting worker health. Trust is critically important for industrial hygiene because it underpins the effectiveness of all workplace health and safety efforts. Dr. Breysse Cox will cover the basic foundational concepts of trust and decode why these are critical for industrial hygiene professionals.

08/12/2025: Positive Psychological Functioning, Work, and Health

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How do optimism, purpose in life, and other aspects of positive psychological functioning shape our health and longevity? This presentation will explore research on positive psychological functioning and its associations with long-term health outcomes. It will also highlight various interventions designed to enhance positive psychological functioning and discuss how such interventions can be applied in occupational settings to improve worker well-being and performance.