AIHA Healthier Workplaces Show

Episode 62 - Technical Guide for Wildfire Impact Assessments for the OEHS Professional

In this episode of the Healthier Workplaces Show Podcast, we interview industrial hygienist Enrique Medina about his career in EHS, learn more about the impact of the recent Los Angeles wildfires, and gain insight about the newly released 2nd Edition AIHA Technical Guide for Wildfire Impact Assessments for the OEHS Professional.
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Episode 61 - Supporting Women in IH

In this episode of the Healthier Workplaces Show Podcast, we interview the Secretary-Elect of AIHA’s Women in Industrial Hygiene (WIH) Committee Krista Thompson about her career, the challenges women in industrial hygiene may encounter, and how we can support women in this growing field.  
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Episode 60 Laboratory Biorisk Assessments – Considerations for Incorporating Cyberbiosecurity

In this episode of the Healthier Workplaces Show Podcast, we interview Dr. Baron about her career in infectious disease microbiology, learn more about cyberbiosecurity, and get a sneak peek of her upcoming pop-up session: Laboratory Biorisk Assessments – Considerations for Incorporating Cyberbiosecurity at AIHA Connect 2025.  
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Episode 59 From Risk to Safety: Implementing the Flame-Resistant Clothing Assessment Tool

On March 5th, 2025, Industrial Hygienist Kevin Mahoney presented the Flame-Resistant Clothing Assessment Tool webinar. The webinar discussed the lack of recognition of the need for flame-resistant clothing, leaving many workers without proper protection. Kevin believes it is important to accurately assess a workplace to determine the need for flame-resistant clothing. Today, we’re here to talk about Kevin’s career, gain more insight into his Flame-Resistant Clothing Assessment Tool Webinar, and his advice to the future generation of OEHS professionals. 
 
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Episode 58 Spotlight Interview with Award Winning Industrial Hygienist & Best-Selling Author Carter Ficklen

In this episode of the Healthier Workplaces Show Podcast, we interview award-winning industrial hygienist & best-selling author Carter Ficklen about his career, his advice to the future generation of OEHS professionals, and why our listeners should attend AIHA Connect 2025. Many of you who have studied or are studying for the CIH exam will recognize Carter as the author and editor of one of AIHA’s 2024 Best-seller the Industrial Hygiene Reference and Study Guide, 4th edition.  
 
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Episode 57 AIHA’s Approach to the FAIR Framework

In this episode of the Healthier Workplaces Show Podcast, we interview Director at large, John R. Moore III, and Treasurer, Lucinette Alvarado Rivera about what the FAIR framework is, what AIHA’s approach to it will be, and how this new program will be beneficial to occupational and environmental health and safety professionals moving forward.

Episode 56 Intro to 2025-2027 Strategic Plan

In this episode of the Healthier Workplaces Show Podcast, we follow up with AIHA Past President, Dina Siegel, and AIHA CEO, Larry Sloan to learn more about AIHA's 2025-2027 strategic plan. Dina and Larry led the process for the creation of this plan, and we’re excited to follow up with them on how this plan will shape the future of our profession.
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Episode 55 2025 Forecast For OEHS Profession And Recap Of Vietnam Delegation Trip

In this episode of the Healthier Workplaces Show Podcast, we follow up with AIHA President Nicole Greeson, MS, CIH to learn more about AIHA's recent initiatives, including a delegation she led to Vietnam in 2024. We're excited to learn more about what this effort means for the OEHS Field and her forecast of issues that will be at the forefront of the profession in 2025.
 
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Episode 54 A Look at Safety Behind the Lens

In this final episode of Season 4 of the Healthier Workplaces Podcast, we highlight the fascinating and often overlooked role of Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) professionals in the film industry. Taryn Toic and Levi Kimble from Aura Health and Safety join us to explore dynamic film sets, discuss the collaboration between OEHS experts and creative teams, and uncover the unique challenges posed by ever-changing production environments.
They share insights from the "Behind the Lens" session at AIHA Connect, shedding light on how safety integrates seamlessly into the magic of filmmaking. We discuss advocating for safety in creative industries, emerging technologies shaping the field, and lessons all OEHS professionals can learn from the challenges faced on film sets.
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Episode 53 AIHA's Improving Exposure Judgment Initiative

In this episode of the Healthier Workplaces Show Podcast, we discuss the evolving science of exposure judgment and its pivotal role in safeguarding worker health and safety. John R. Mulhausen, PhD, CIH, CSP, FAIHA and Michele Twilley, DrPH, CIH join us to discuss why continual improvement is not just important—it’s essential in the face of complex and hidden workplace hazards. Learn how accurate assessments directly impact worker health both immediately and long-term, and explore the transformative power of statistical tools and systematic approaches in advancing the field.
As workplaces and materials grow more complex, the urgency to refine techniques has never been greater. Our guests also address the key barriers to progress, offering actionable solutions to overcome them.
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