The Executive Committee of the Pittsburgh AIHA will hold the winter local section business meeting at Smokey Bones in Robinson PA.  All members are welcome and encouraged to attend!  Register online: 2025-12-16 Business Meeting

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 

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

Industrial Scientific’s founders have, from the beginning, been committed to preserving human life and its vision of eliminating workplace deaths by 2050. 

Industrial Scientific Corporation began in 1976 as the Research Division of the National Mine Service Company (NMS) with a focus on developing instrumentation to detect methane gas.  In 1985, NMS sold the division to founder Kenton McElhattan, and Industrial Scientific started its operations as a private company. In 2015, Industrial Scientific moved into a new 200,000 square foot headquarters in Robinson Township, Pennsylvania, where they design and manufacture gas detection products that protect workers from hazardous conditions around the world. Besides mining, key markets include utilities, chemical production, oil and gas, steel and coke, pulp and paper, fire service, construction, military, food and beverage manufacturing, and general industry.

From the International Space Station to mines deep inside the earth, men and women around the world bet their lives on the technologies the Industrial Scientific teams have created, including the first three-gas detector, six-gas detector, and wireless gas detector. Industrial Scientific has also developed a full suite of safety resources, including:

• iNet® Exchange, a full-service gas detector maintenance and repair program.
• iNet® Control+, a data management tool to help you make smarter long-term decisions.
• iNet® Now, a live monitoring service that provides real-time visibility into worker and site safety.
• SAFER One™, a dynamic plume modeling tool to help you operate with confidence during a chemical release.

AIHA would like to thank Roni Bernardo for help in coordinating the event, along with our tour guides Nick and Jamie, and our presenters, Brittany and Jen, for an enjoyable and informative presentation.

Twenty-six members of the Pittsburgh Local Section AIHA, including 10 students from Slippery Rock University, had the opportunity to visit the Industrial Scientific headquarters on November 12, 2025, for a tour and technical presentation. Participants are pictured below:

The Pittsburgh AIHA would like to welcome the following students from Slippery Rock University and Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) who recently joined the Pittsburgh AIHA! Both universities have active AIHA student chapters, and we’re excited to see their growing engagement in the field of industrial hygiene and occupational health.

These students bring fresh perspectives, energy, and curiosity to our professional community. Whether they’re attending conferences, participating in local events, or networking with seasoned EHS professionals, their involvement strengthens the future of our industry.  We’re proud to support their journey through:

• Mentorship opportunities with experienced industrial hygienists
• Access to technical resources and educational events
• Networking connections across academia and industry
• Career development support through internships, job leads, and AIHA programming

​As they continue to build their skills and explore career paths, we look forward to collaborating with these student chapters and helping them thrive. Welcome aboard — we’re glad you’re here!