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Presentation to UBC SOEH Chun-Yip Hon President-Elect

Presentation to UBC SOEH Chun-Yip Hon President-Elect The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Overview of AIHA The AIHA is the largest occupational health & safety organization in the world Two main divisions: Parent Local Sections AIHA - Parent Parent AIHA Founded in 1939

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Presentation to UBC SOEH Chun-Yip Hon President-Elect

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  1. Presentation to UBC SOEH Chun-Yip HonPresident-Elect

  2. The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Overview of AIHA • The AIHA is the largest occupational health & safety organization in the world • Two main divisions: • Parent • Local Sections

  3. AIHA - Parent Parent AIHA • Founded in 1939 • Over 12,500 members from the occupational health and safety community across the world • Headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia www.aiha.org

  4. AIHA - Parent Mission AIHA promotes, protects, and enhances industrial hygienists and other occupational health, safety and environmental professionals in their efforts to improve the health and well being of workers, the community, and the environment. Vision A recognized worldwide leader in promoting excellence occupational and environmental health and safety.

  5. AIHA - Parent Recent Priorities • Promote the value of the profession • Partner with allied organizations e.g. American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) • International outreach • Enhance/develop products and services to meet member needs • Promoting value of the organization to students

  6. AIHA – Local Sections Local Sections • 104 local sections • 99 in the U.S. • 1 in the Arabian Gulf • 4 in Canada: • BC-Yukon • Alberta • Manitoba • Atlantic Provinces

  7. AIHA – BC-Yukon Section The BC-Yukon Local Section • Formed in 1985 • Currently over 150 members • Executive comprised of volunteers www.aihabc.org

  8. AIHA – BC-Yukon Section Some of the Things We Do… • Monthly Meetings • Annual General Meeting • Education Sessions • Monthly Newsletters • Job Postings • Website • Outreach

  9. AIHA – BC-Yukon Section Monthly Meetings • Monthly meetings Date & Time • 3rd Wednesday of the month • 6:30-8:00 pm • 6:30-7:00: Social/Refreshments • 7:00-8:00: Guest speaker Location Eagle Creek Bar & Grill, Burnaby Mountain Golf Course 7600 Halifax St, Burnaby

  10. AIHA – BC-Yukon Section Monthly Meetings – Next Meeting PRESENTER: Waqar Mughal TOPIC: Fraser Health Healthy Workplace Initiative DATE: September 20th TIME: Meeting starts at 6:30 pm with light snacks & refreshments. Speaker from 7:00 – 8:30 pm.

  11. AIHA – BC-Yukon Section Annual General Meeting • Full day event held once per year (in March) • Presentations by numerous speakers • Local section business and elections • Updates on various initiatives held throughout the year • Well attended (>80 attendees) • Numerous vendors

  12. AIHA – BC-Yukon Section Education Sessions • In addition to monthly meetings, the local section hosts other events: • Teleweb seminar group meetings (e.g. Respiratory Protection) • Co-sponsors conferences & seminars • Upcoming conference in Wenatchee, WA (Oct 25-27) • Numerous speakers from BC and Pacific Northwest U.S. • October 25: Short Course: Occupational Health Practitioners and a Global Flu Pandemic • October 26-27: Conference Presentations

  13. AIHA – BC-Yukon Section Monthly Newsletter – The Sampler • Newly revised monthly newsletter • Many standing columns: • From the Executive • Executive Profile • Courses, Education & Seminars • Treasurer Update • Outreach Update • Fun Quiz (prize draw!) • Much, much more…

  14. AIHA – BC-Yukon Section Job Postings • Job postings regularly updated on the web site • Includes job opportunities in BC/Yukon as well as other locations throughout the world

  15. AIHA – BC-Yukon Section Web Site • Award winning web site • Regularly Updated • Many sections • Meetings & Events • Newsletters • Job Postings • Consultant’s List • Member’s List • Member’s Only • Links

  16. AIHA – BC-Yukon Section Value to Students • Networking capability • Many members with vast experience in numerous industries • Mentoring • Access to job opportunities • Involvement in the occupational health and safety community • **NEW** - Two $1000 scholarships available for SOEH and BCIT OH&S students

  17. AIHA – BC-Yukon Section Membership • **NEW** - FREE Membership! • To become a member: www.aihabc.org • Select “Becoming a Member” • Select “Local Section AIHA Membership” • Can apply online or with mail-in application form

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