| Fall 2019 News President's Message by Renee Cowell, President, Pittsburgh AIHA Greetings everyone, We are embarking on a new AIHA Pittsburgh Chapter year. So thrilled and honored to be President this year and we plan to have many meeting topics and tours of interest. I encourage you to be actively involved in the Chapter whether it is being an officer, presenting, participating in meetings or simply volunteering your time. Having members involved is the only way that we can continue to bring new ideas forth and inspire everyone to learn new tools and techniques of the Industrial Hygiene profession. With MASHA, Carrie Blast Furnace tour and other activities already this year, we are grateful to have so many students who are interested in joining the Chapter but more importantly thinking about specializing in Industrial Hygiene. Students are becoming more and more active in the Chapter and we appreciate the advice and mentoring that each of you does to help them. Special thanks to our sponsors and many new members to the Chapter already joining this year. Plans are in place for a number of interesting areas including learning more about Cannibis and its impact on worker health and safety. We have also invited Ms. Kathleen Murphy, CIH, President of AIHA to speak at our local chapter President’s Luncheon next year in February or March. More surprises and fun ahead as we continue to invigorate our members. Should you have any suggestions or questions, please feel free to reach out to any members of the Executive Committee including myself. Respectfully Yours, Renee A. Cowell, CSP Energy Transfer Pittsburgh AIHA Recent News From Our Blog: Register NOW! Next Event Tuesday, December 10 Pittsburgh AIHA Member Andrew Wright, CIH - owner... Read More Attention Students: AIHF Scholarship Application Available Now! The American Industrial Hygiene Foundation is accepting scholarship... Read More Volunteer Today! Executive Committee Nominations Needed The AIHA Pittsburgh Local Section is in need of volunteers for the 2020-2021... Read More In case you missed it.... Meeting Reviews! The Pittsburgh AIHA has been busy this year with some great meetings/events! ... Read More July Business Meeting Minutes Available Minutes from the July 2019 meeting are posted on the Meetings page and linked... Read More 2019 E-Learning Subscription Webinars Selected AS a PAID Pittsburgh AIHA Member, you can take advantage of the Pgh. AIHA's... Read More Proposed Schedule of Events 2019-2020 The Executive Committee met in July for the Summer Business Meeting and... Read More 2020 Membership Drive - Annual Dues Collection The National AIHA began 2020 membership renewal in October. Local section members who are also National AIHA members are encouraged to pay their dues through the National AIHA. If you are a Pittsburgh AIHA member ONLY, your dues must be paid directly to the Pittsburgh Local Section. Pittsburgh AIHA dues continue to be $25 per year in 2020. Remember that you must be a member in good standing to take advantage of reduced meeting fees, Natl. AIHA e-learning subscription, etc. Your participation is key to our success -- please renew by January 1, 2020! STUDENT AND RETIRED MEMBERS ARE FREE. Click here for details and payment information. New Members to Pittsburgh AIHA Welcome to the following people who have recently joined the Pittsburgh AIHA Dave Shafer, MS, CSP, CSHM, CHMM - Thiel College. Dave is a uniquely qualified, highly motivated environmental, health, and safety professional who applies his expertise to employee training and education. He has worked in EHS for forty years as a consultant, government contractor, college instructor and employer that has given him a balanced perspective and effectiveness grounded in reality and practical thinking. Most recently, he was appointed coordinator of the "Environmental Safety Management" undergraduate degree program at Thiel College in Greenville, PA. Shafer was recruited to help design and develop the EHS curriculum for the brand new program. The ESM Program has been designed to prepare future problem solvers using an innovative curriculum that combines environmental science, business administration and safety management courses built on a liberal arts foundation. The ESM curriculum has been reviewed and has received QAP recognition from the BCSP and ISHM Board Approval. The first class of ESM majors begin this fall (2019). ( www.thiel.edu/ESM ) Dave has a Master of Science Degree in Environmental Science from Drexel University and a B.A. in Biology from the University of Colorado, Boulder. He holds the following certifications: CSP, CSHM, SMS, CHMM, CET. The Pittsburgh AIHA would also like to welcome the following new members who recently joined the local section: Adam Mitchell, Koppers Bryan Seal, CIH, CSP, CHMM, REHS, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Shalani Priyadarshini, Carnegie Mellon University Sidney Brown, Slippery Rock University Hunter Riddle, Slippery Rock University Alina Schlichtkrull, Slippery Rock University Mackenzie King, Slippery Rock University Taoreed Lawal, West Virginia University Brad Kane, Slippery Rock University Stay up to date on all the National AIHA News and Events - check out the most recent AIHA QuickTakes Newsletter (November 2019) with important dates & deadlines, highlights from AIHce EXP, Student / Early Career Professionals, Government Relations, Catalyst, Education and more! Click HERE for the newsletter . 2018/19 Sponsors - renewal received AM Health & Safety, Inc. Cardno ChemRisk (New in 2019!) CIH Services, Inc. Covestro, LLC Energy Transfer Partners LP FedEx Ground FirstEnergy Corporation Occupational Health Consultants, Inc. Premier Safety & Service, Inc. Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC RJ Lee Group, Inc. U.S. Micro-Solutions, Inc. The Pittsburgh AIHA is seeking 2019-2020 Corporate Sponsors - For $200 your company receives two Pittsburgh AIHA Local Section Memberships, a listing on the Corporate Sponsors page , a listing on the Consultants List page (if applicable), and recognition at in the Local Section newsletter. Please consider supporting the Pittsburgh AIHA as a Corporate Sponsor! Make connections with IH/OEHS experts world-wide with the Catalyst , the NEW members-only online community. Did you get your invitation to join from National AIHA? For more info - see the FAQs here. Click HERE for Pittsburgh AIHA Catalyst User's Guide Related News and Announcements Celebrating the Harvest and Preparing for the Future Published November 13, 2019 By Mark Ames, AIHA's Director of Government Relations(Article published on the... Read More NIOSH “Workplace Solutions” Documents Address Hearing Protection, Legionella, Cold Stress Published November 16, 2019 November 2019 Synergist ArticleThree new NIOSH “Workplace Solutions” documents... Read More Battling the Reptilian Brain - Work-Management Tips for Overcoming Distractions Published October 31, 2019 Published in the November 2019 Synergistby: Carl O. Sall As you start another... Read More A Modeling Toolbox for Product Stewards Published September 30, 2019 Featured in the Synergist, Steven Jahn and John Lowe writes, "With the growth... Read More Recent Job Opportunities: Job Opportunity at the Corporate Office of FedEx Ground - Safety Specialist to work with the workplace safety team. Responsible for conducting prevention and compliance efforts to support the safety strategies. Assists advisory team in development of policies and procedures relating to new and/or changing regulations specific to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and FXG contracted requirements. Click the link above for details and online application. Job Opportunity for Antea USA, Inc.as Environmental, Health and Safety Professional (Mid-Senior Level) located in Oakmont, PA Antea USA, Inc. (Antea®Group) is looking for ambitious, detail-oriented Mid to Senior-Level Environmental, Health and Safety Professional in the Pittsburgh area. Click the link above for details and online application. If you have ever looked at a company’s environmental and safety policies or programs and imagined ways to improve them, then this job is for you! We are building and implementing EHS programs for a progressive company that is growing quickly and constantly changing. Your key skills: flexibility and adaptability combined with a strong grasp of pertinent Federal and PA-specific EHS regulations. The successful candidate will be a process- and results-driven, self-starting leader who enjoys the challenges of working in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate must also be detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills. As an EHS Professional, you will be located at the client’s facility on a daily basis, and work with their global EHS Management team to provide EHS services, solutions, programs, best practices and technical guidance. Your role: to effectively and efficiently assure compliance with applicable EHS regulations and mitigate EHS risks. Antea®Group focuses on safety in all aspects of our operations, in the field, the office, and while traveling. The successful candidate must likewise consider safety as paramount and demonstrate a commitment to safety in all aspects of the job. |
by Renee Cowell, President, Pittsburgh AIHA | |
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Greetings everyone,
We are embarking on a new AIHA Pittsburgh Chapter year. So thrilled and honored to be President this year and we plan to have many meeting topics and tours of interest. I encourage you to be actively involved in the Chapter whether it is being an officer, presenting, participating in meetings or simply volunteering your time. Having members involved is the only way that we can continue to bring new ideas forth and inspire everyone to learn new tools and techniques of the Industrial Hygiene profession.
With MASHA, Carrie Blast Furnace tour and other activities already this year, we are grateful to have so many students who are interested in joining the Chapter but more importantly thinking about specializing in Industrial Hygiene. Students are becoming more and more active in the Chapter and we appreciate the advice and mentoring that each of you does to help them.
Special thanks to our sponsors and many new members to the Chapter already joining this year. Plans are in place for a number of interesting areas including learning more about Cannibis and its impact on worker health and safety. We have also invited Ms. Kathleen Murphy, CIH, President of AIHA to speak at our local chapter President’s Luncheon next year in February or March.
More surprises and fun ahead as we continue to invigorate our members. Should you have any suggestions or questions, please feel free to reach out to any members of the Executive Committee including myself.
Respectfully Yours,
Renee A. Cowell, CSP
Energy Transfer
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Pittsburgh AIHA Recent News From Our Blog: | |
Pittsburgh AIHA Member Andrew Wright, CIH - owner... |
| The American Industrial Hygiene Foundation is accepting scholarship... |
| The AIHA Pittsburgh Local Section is in need of volunteers for the 2020-2021... |
| The Pittsburgh AIHA has been busy this year with some great meetings/events! ... |
| Minutes from the July 2019 meeting are posted on the Meetings page and linked... |
| AS a PAID Pittsburgh AIHA Member, you can take advantage of the Pgh. AIHA's... |
| The Executive Committee met in July for the Summer Business Meeting and... | |
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2020 Membership Drive - Annual Dues Collection | |
The National AIHA began 2020 membership renewal in October. Local section members who are also National AIHA members are encouraged to pay their dues through the National AIHA. If you are a Pittsburgh AIHA member ONLY, your dues must be paid directly to the Pittsburgh Local Section. Pittsburgh AIHA dues continue to be $25 per year in 2020. Remember that you must be a member in good standing to take advantage of reduced meeting fees, Natl. AIHA e-learning subscription, etc. Your participation is key to our success -- please renew by January 1, 2020! STUDENT AND RETIRED MEMBERS ARE FREE.
Click here for details and payment information.
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New Members to Pittsburgh AIHA | |
Welcome to the following people who have recently joined the Pittsburgh AIHA
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Dave Shafer, MS, CSP, CSHM, CHMM - Thiel College.
Dave is a uniquely qualified, highly motivated environmental, health, and safety professional who applies his expertise to employee training and education. He has worked in EHS for forty years as a consultant, government contractor, college instructor and employer that has given him a balanced perspective and effectiveness grounded in reality and practical thinking.
Most recently, he was appointed coordinator of the "Environmental Safety Management" undergraduate degree program at Thiel College in Greenville, PA. Shafer was recruited to help design and develop the EHS curriculum for the brand new program. The ESM Program has been designed to prepare future problem solvers using an innovative curriculum that combines environmental science, business administration and safety management courses built on a liberal arts foundation. The ESM curriculum has been reviewed and has received QAP recognition from the BCSP and ISHM Board Approval. The first class of ESM majors begin this fall (2019). (www.thiel.edu/ESM)
Dave has a Master of Science Degree in Environmental Science from Drexel University and a B.A. in Biology from the University of Colorado, Boulder. He holds the following certifications: CSP, CSHM, SMS, CHMM, CET.
The Pittsburgh AIHA would also like to welcome the following new members who recently joined the local section:
- Adam Mitchell, Koppers
- Bryan Seal, CIH, CSP, CHMM, REHS, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- Shalani Priyadarshini, Carnegie Mellon University
- Sidney Brown, Slippery Rock University
- Hunter Riddle, Slippery Rock University
- Alina Schlichtkrull, Slippery Rock University
- Mackenzie King, Slippery Rock University
- Taoreed Lawal, West Virginia University
- Brad Kane, Slippery Rock University
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Stay up to date on all the National AIHA News and Events - check out the most recent AIHA QuickTakes Newsletter (November 2019) with important dates & deadlines, highlights from AIHce EXP, Student / Early Career Professionals, Government Relations, Catalyst, Education and more! Click HERE for the newsletter. | |
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2018/19 Sponsors - renewal received
- AM Health & Safety, Inc.
- Cardno ChemRisk (New in 2019!)
- CIH Services, Inc.
- Covestro, LLC
- Energy Transfer Partners LP
- FedEx Ground
- FirstEnergy Corporation
- Occupational Health Consultants, Inc.
- Premier Safety & Service, Inc.
- Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC
- RJ Lee Group, Inc.
- U.S. Micro-Solutions, Inc.
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The Pittsburgh AIHA is seeking 2019-2020 Corporate Sponsors - For $200 your company receives two Pittsburgh AIHA Local Section Memberships, a listing on the Corporate Sponsors page, a listing on the Consultants List page (if applicable), and recognition at in the Local Section newsletter. | |
Please consider supporting the Pittsburgh AIHA as a Corporate Sponsor! | |
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Related News and Announcements | |
Published November 13, 2019 By Mark Ames, AIHA's Director of Government Relations(Article published on the... |
| Published November 16, 2019 November 2019 Synergist ArticleThree new NIOSH “Workplace Solutions” documents... |
| Published October 31, 2019 Published in the November 2019 Synergistby: Carl O. Sall As you start another... |
| Published September 30, 2019 Featured in the Synergist, Steven Jahn and John Lowe writes, "With the growth... | |
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Recent Job Opportunities: | |
Job Opportunity at the Corporate Office of FedEx Ground - Safety Specialist to work with the workplace safety team.
Responsible for conducting prevention and compliance efforts to support the safety strategies. Assists advisory team in development of policies and procedures relating to new and/or changing regulations specific to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and FXG contracted requirements. Click the link above for details and online application.
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Job Opportunity for Antea USA, Inc.as Environmental, Health and Safety Professional (Mid-Senior Level) located in Oakmont, PA
Antea USA, Inc. (Antea®Group) is looking for ambitious, detail-oriented Mid to Senior-Level Environmental, Health and Safety Professional in the Pittsburgh area. Click the link above for details and online application.
If you have ever looked at a company’s environmental and safety policies or programs and imagined ways to improve them, then this job is for you! We are building and implementing EHS programs for a progressive company that is growing quickly and constantly changing. Your key skills: flexibility and adaptability combined with a strong grasp of pertinent Federal and PA-specific EHS regulations.
The successful candidate will be a process- and results-driven, self-starting leader who enjoys the challenges of working in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate must also be detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.
As an EHS Professional, you will be located at the client’s facility on a daily basis, and work with their global EHS Management team to provide EHS services, solutions, programs, best practices and technical guidance. Your role: to effectively and efficiently assure compliance with applicable EHS regulations and mitigate EHS risks.
Antea®Group focuses on safety in all aspects of our operations, in the field, the office, and while traveling. The successful candidate must likewise consider safety as paramount and demonstrate a commitment to safety in all aspects of the job.
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