2026 Pittsburgh AIHA VIRTUAL Event:  
Wednesday, February 18, 2026-12:00-2:00 PM
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Understanding Industrial Hygiene Exposure Assessments

Presented by George Gruetzmacher

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Description:  The American Industrial Hygiene Association has developed an exposure assessment strategy and has emphasized the use of statistical methods for the evaluation of industrial hygiene sampling data.  Professional industrial hygienists typically underestimate exposures without analytical aids. The use of heuristics and mathematical methods reduce professional bias. To support statistical analysis, they have free online analytical tools, and free online training. 
 
The strategy is an iterative approach, starting with simpler qualitative measures and advancing to more complex quantitative measures as necessary.  Qualitative tools can be easily used by observation, and then quantitative tools can be implemented when industrial hygiene sampling can be conducted. 
After reviewing the strategy, the tools will be introduced and described.  Upon completion, the attendees will be able to select, find, and use the relevant tool for exposure and risk determination.
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By using a structured approach and statistical analytical tools, you will be able to make more accurate exposure assessments.  This will help you identify elevated employee exposures, allow proper control targeting, and reduce the overall burden of occupational illness and disease.
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Speaker Biography: Dr. George Gruetzmacher has over 40 years of experience in occupational health and safety, with expertise in industrial hygiene, safety management systems, and emergency management. He works in the OSHA On-Site Consultation Program, teaches at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, and is a research scientist at UW Madison. He is a Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professional, and a Fellow of the American Industrial Hygiene Association.
Following the event, the participants will receive a certificate of completion, agenda and attendee log provided by the National AIHA.
Event Details:
  • Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
  • Time:  12:00 to ~2:00 PM
  • VIRTUAL Event - Zoom details will be shared with registered attendees prior to the event.
  • Participants will receive a certificate of completion, agenda and attendee log provided by the National AIHA.
  • ​Cost:  Pittsburgh AIHA Member $20, Non-Member $25, Student Free
  • Register and Pay online by February 17, 2026!

    Online Registration Form
    Deadline to Register - Feb. 17, 2026    

Once you submit your registration, you will be redirected to the PAYMENT PAGE to process payment via PayPal/Credit Card.   

​​If you have any questions regarding registration or payment, contact Christy Kirsch at [email protected].