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​Congratulations to Pittsburgh AIHA Member Robert (Bob) A. Nocco, DABT, CIH, CSP, CFPS, RRPT, FAIHA who was named one of eight National AIHA Fellows for 2024. Bob is a distinguished figure in occupational safety and health, renowned for his extensive contributions to the field. With expertise spanning various committees and panels, including the U.S. Coast Guard and the American Public Health Association, Nocco is committed to advancing occupational safety policies. His work in policy areas extends to membership in numerous committees and organizations, such as the NIOSH National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) and the National STEPS Network. Nocco’s leadership roles in technical, scientific, and management domains include involvement in standards-setting organizations like ASTM and NFPA, as well as chairing AIHA committees.

His exemplary contributions encompass teaching and professional development efforts, where he imparts knowledge on toxicology, exposure assessment, and risk management. Nocco’s direct contributions to AIHA are extensive, including presentations at conferences and active participation in committees and working groups. His dedication to the field is evident through his longstanding membership in AIHA and regular attendance at conferences since 1986, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to advancing occupational safety and health practices.  Bob was nominated by Andrew Anthony Havics, CIH, PE, FAIHA. 

The AIHA Fellow designation recognizes AIHA members in good standing with 15 years of continuous Full membership who have made recognized contributions to industrial hygiene or related disciplines, either through research, leadership, publications, education, or service to AIHA. Fellows are nominated by an AIHA local section, special interest group, committee, or peers. The Fellow designation is limited to no more than five percent of the membership.

The Executive Committee of the Pittsburgh AIHA will hold the summer local section business meeting IN PERSON at Smokey Bones in Robinson PA​.  All members are welcome and encouraged to attend!  Register online:  https://www.pittsburghaiha.org/2024-08-26-business-meeting.html

Topics typically discussed during this meeting include:

• Welcome / Approve Minutes / Agenda
• New items (Agenda to follow)
• Treasurer and Secretary reports
• Local section committee updates
• Meeting topics / speakers / venues, etc.   
• Student sections 
• Corporate Sponsors/Advertisers 

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Please consider joining the meeting to offer suggestions or provide input. Your participation is key to our success!

​All ACTIVE Pittsburgh AIHA Members as of 2/13 2024 should have received notice from National AIHA eLearning regarding the 2024 Pittsburgh Section eLearning Subscription.   There are FOUR courses available in the online classroom currently, the FIFTH course will be available after presentation date:

1.  AIHA University Webinar: The Revised Ergonomic Toolkit: An Introduction to Assessing Musculoskeletal Risk
2.  An Ethical Conduct Checklist for Real-Time Technology Deployment (AIHce EXP 2023 OnDemand ESUB)
3. AIHA University Webinar: Revisiting the Worst Plant: A Virtual H&S Audit Version 2.0
4. An Ethical Conduct Checklist for Real-Time Technology Deployment (AIHce EXP 2023 OnDemand ESUB)
5. AIHA University 3-Part Occupational Toxicology Webinar Series:  Mechanisms of Action, SDS Communication, and Hazard Prioritization (Part 1-Sept. 17, Part 2-Oct. 22, Part 3-Nov. 19 – to be added to online classroom)

Click the link in your email to login to the online classroom to view these courses at your convenience. 

Remember that this is a benefit for PAID Pgh. AIHA members only - if you did not receive an email, please confirm that your 2024 dues are paid.  To renew your Pittsburgh AIHA local section membership, see the details in the sidebar at the right on this page, or you can subscribe on the membership page.   Please reach out to Christy at [email protected] with any questions.

2024 course selections expire on 12/31/2024.