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Summer 2023 Newsletter Posted

7/25/2023

The SUMMER newsletter is posted and includes a summary of activities from the last few months! It has been a busy first half of the year. Thanks to the Executive Committee for their hard work and our local section members who participate in the events and support the local section!

Our next event will be held August 31, a TSCA presentation by MaryAnn Hoff (PPG) and Andy Maier (Stantec). Stay tuned for more details!

Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Spring 2023 Newsletter Posted

2/28/2023

Take a minute to view our latest newsletter (snippit below) -- read / download here: Newsletter

Fall Newsletter Posted

9/28/2020

Our Fall newsletter is posted in multiple formats - please view here:
https://www.pittsburghaiha.org/newsletter.html.

The next Pittsburgh AIHA Newsletter is expected to be published late December 2020. Submit any announcements, events, items of interest, etc. to info@pittsburghaiha.org.

Summer 2020 Newsletter Posted

7/14/2020

Our Summer newsletter is posted in multiple formats - please view here:
https://www.pittsburghaiha.org/newsletter.html.

The next Pittsburgh AIHA Newsletter is expected to be published late September 2020. Submit any announcements, events, items of interest, etc. to info@pittsburghaiha.org.

Fall 2019 News & Updates

11/20/2019

The Fall 2019 newsletter is posted - Click HERE to view in your browser. Or you can download and print the file found on our Newsletters page.

Meeting info, member news, upcoming events, etc. included - take a few minutes to review.

Summer 2019 News from the Pgh. AIHA!

7/1/2019

Click HERE to see the most recent newsletter --

We are planning the Summer Business Meeting for July - will post an update when the details are finalized.

Thanks to all for your support and involvement!

Have a Safe & Happy 4th of July!

News and Updates - Newsletter Posted - check it out!

1/10/2019

Our current newsletter is available and posted on the Newsletter page -- Please take a few minutes to look!

Fall 2018 Newsletter Available

10/5/2018

Available now -- check out recent happenings with the Pittsburgh AIHA -- news and announcements. Take a few minutes to look -- CLICK HERE TO VIEW IN BROWSER.

The next newsletter will be posted in December 2018. If you have any questions or suggestions for content, please contact us at info@pittsburghaiha.org.

March Newsletter Available Now

3/30/2017

The March 2017 Newsletter is now posted -- take a few minutes to check it out!

Contents include:

Letter from Pgh. AIHA President - Dennis Kelly
Meeting Review— President’s Lunch with Steven Lacey
Meeting Review— Ethics with Bill O’Rourke
Member News
Thank You Corporate Sponsors
Upcoming Events— Univ. of Pittsburgh ERC Symposium/MASHA Conference
E-Learning Subscription for Local Section
AIHA Press Release— Congress Overturns OSHA Recordkeeping Rule
President-Elect Attends National AIHA Leadership Conference
NIOSH Releases Sound App
NIOSH Study— Hearing Protection / Earplug Use

Our next newsletter will be published in May - member contributors are always welcome - forward anything newsworthy for consideration! Please submit to Christy Kirsch at ckirsch@pittsburghaiha.org.

August 2016 Newsletter Available Now

8/27/2016

Take a few minutes to read our latest newsletter - contents include:

Meeting Announcement - Particulates
Proposed Local Section Activities
June 2016 Meeting Review
Treasurer’s Report
Welcome New Board Members
Corporate Sponsorship Drive
Remembering the Legionnaires’ Outbreak
AIHA Announces Keynote and Distinguished Speakers For Fall Conference on Leadership and Management
NIOSH Launches New Mobile App for Pocket Guide on Chemical Hazards
Upcoming events, and more....

The next newsletter will be published in October 2016 - submit any announcements, articles, member news, etc. to ckirsch@pittsburghaiha.org.

March / April Newsletter Available

4/29/2016

Take a few minutes to read our latest newsletter - contents include:

President's Luncheon Meeting Review
Happenings on The Hill Report
Transportation Meeting Review
Science Fair Award Winners
Corporate Sponsor Recognition
Helpful Resources - Blogs, Journals, Continuing Education, Etc.
Articles, upcoming events, and more....

The next newsletter will be published in June 2016 - submit any announcements, articles, member news, etc. to ckirsch@pittsburghaiha.org.

January/February 2016 Newsletter Posted

2/18/2016

Take a few minutes to read our latest newsletter - contents include:

Member News
ISO 45001 Meeting Review
Local Section Election Candidates
Membership Dues Collection
PRSEF/Covestro Science Fair
March Transportation Event Announcement
Using New Technology to Find Chemical Smoke Residue
U.S. Dept. of Labor - National Safety Stand-Down - May 2-6, 2016
OSHA Develops New Training Guidance Document
ABIH / IPEP to Join Forces

The next newsletter will be published March/April 2016 - submit any announcements, articles, member news, etc. to ckirsch@pittsburghaiha.org.

Newsletter Available Now - Nov./Dec. 2015

12/31/2015

The most recent newsletter is posted - please take a few minutes to look through. The contents include:

Jan. 21, 2016 Pittsburgh AIHA Meeting Announcement - Register NOW!
Member News
November 2015 Meeting Review
Local Section Election
December Business Meeting
Treasurer’s Report
Local Section Scholarship Through AIHF
NIOSH Posts AIHA Fact Sheet on PPE for Engineered Nanoparticles
OSHA Expects to Complete Silica Rule in February 2016
Proposed Activities and Events Pittsburgh AIHA—2016
New National AIHA Initiatives: Professional Pathway Program / Safety Matters Program

Check it out on the Current Newsletter page.

Sept./Oct. Newsletter Posted - Take a Look!

10/19/2015

The most recent newsletter is posted - please take a few minutes to look through. The contents include:

Nov. 18 Pittsburgh AIHA Meeting Announcement - Diisocyanates/Polyisocyanates
Member News
Sponsorship/Advertising Information
From The Synergist: What’s New in Z88.2
Job Opportunites
OSHA’s 10 Most Cited Violations for 2015
AIHA Submits Comments for OSHA’s RFI Regarding PELs
Western PA Joint Professional Development Conference (Nov. 10 - Register NOW!)
Upcoming Events

Check it out on the Current Newsletter page.

July Newsletter Available Now!

7/31/2015

The July newsletter is posted -- please take a few minutes to look! Contents include:

Letter from the President
What's Happening - Proposed Events
May 2015 Meeting Review
Welcome New Board Members
Treasurer’s Report
Corporate Sponsorship Drive
Beat the Heat! Tips to Stay Comfortable When Wearing FR/Arc-Rated Clothing
AIHA Reveals Dynamic Speaker Lineup for Fall Conference 2015
Job Opportunities
IAQ Training Institute Event Announcement
Upcoming Events

View or download the newsletter here...

May Newsletter Available Now!

5/1/2015

The May newsletter is now posted, take a few minutes to check it out! Contents include:

May Meeting Announcement
March Meeting Review
AIHA Pittsburgh Science Fair Award Winners
AIHA Pittsburgh Local Section Scholarship Winner
Member News
AIHA Happenings On the Hill Report

Pittsburgh Member Named AIHA Fellow
Recent Job Opportunities
OSHA to Lead Second Safety Stand-Down in May
Thank You Sponsors
World Health Organization’s “Ebola Diaries” Series
NPPTL Provides Update on Respirator Certification

January 2015 Newsletter Available Now!

1/14/2015

The latest newsletter is now posted - Please take a few minutes to look. Contents include:

Letter from the President (Tad Pajak)
February Luncheon Details
Local Section Elections
December Business Meeting Minutes
Treasurer’s Report
Local Section Offers Scholarship
Input Requested for Respirator Survey
Job Postings
Indoor Wood-Burning can Affect Air Quality
Upcoming Events

September Newsletter Available Now!

9/20/2014

The September 2014 newsletter is available now. Take a few minutes to check it out- click here!

Information and Articles in this issue:

Meeting Announcement
Corporate Sponsor Update
AIHA Pittsburgh By-Laws Revision Update
Member News
AIHA Virtual Fall Conference—No Travel Required!
AIHA Launches New Website to Elevate Global Conversation, Connect With OEHS Professionals in China
Emerging OEHS Government Policies Explored at AIHA Fall Conference
AIHA Pittsburgh Local Section Audit Report
Maintaining Your ABIH Certification

The next newsletter will be out in November - please submit any articles, announcements, member news, etc. to Christy by November 7, 2014.

September Newsletter - Submit Announcements NOW!

8/25/2014

We will be working on the September newsletter in the coming weeks - please submit any announcements, job postings, member news, events, etc. to Christy at kirsch211@comcast.net by September 5, 2014.

July Newsletter Available Now!

7/28/2014

The July 2014 newsletter is now posted under the newsletters tab - see current newsletter. Note that this is a new page/method of posting the newsletter. Take a few minutes to check it out. Contents include:

Welcome Board Members
Treasurer's Report
May 2014 Meeting Review
Member News
Sponsorship Drive
Overcoming a Lull in Confidence
New Job Postings
OSHA Young Workers Page Promotes Safety & Health Education and Training
Free Online IAQ Training Courses
Summer Break 2014

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