AIHA Healthier Workplaces Show

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.
Watch the full episode and connect with like-minded professionals in the Catalyst and Healthy Indoors communities. Integrate, lead, and safeguard for a healthier workplace!

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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Episode 52 Are 3D Printing Emissions Tests Adequate?

In this episode of the Healthier Workplaces Show, we explore the emerging challenges of emissions from 3D printing processes and their implications for occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS). Justin Morrow PhD and Jun Wang PhD, sat down to discuss their Education Session happening at AIHA Connect 2025 and share their insights into why OEHS professionals should prioritize emissions from 3D printers and the health risks they pose to workers, particularly through their impact on indoor air quality.
We also explore the adequacy of current test standards, materials and technologies with heightened risks, and actionable strategies for assessing and controlling emissions in workplace settings. With real-world examples of organizations successfully mitigating these risks through improved safety measures, this episode offers invaluable perspectives for OEHS professionals working to address the complexities of 3D printing emissions.
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Episode 51 Enterprise Risk Management

In this episode of the Healthier Workplaces Show, we sit down with Dr. Georgi Popov, to discuss the essentials of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) with insights from the recently updated Strategic Framework developed by subject matter experts. Dr. Popov highlights how this comprehensive resource equips OEHS professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of risk management on both operational and enterprise levels as well as how ERM principles can enhance workplace health and safety by aligning OEHS strategies with overarching business objectives. With practical guidance on assessing and managing risks, a real-world case study, and interactive tools like Health Risk Rating (HRR) assessments, PICK Charts, and SWOT Analyses, this episode offers invaluable insights for those advancing into strategic leadership roles.
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Episode 50 Future Directions for AIHA’s Content Priorities

In this episode of the Healthier Workplaces Show, we explore the findings from an environmental scan conducted by AIHA's Content Portfolio Advisory Group (CPAG) and Foresight Alliance. This scan reveals 76 trends grouped into six key areas, offering vital insights into the future of Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS). We’ll discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on OEHS practices and the essential skills professionals need to navigate evolving work dynamics, such as remote work and the gig economy. Additionally, they highlight CPAG's recommendations for updating AIHA's content priorities, with a focus on big data, AI, and sensor technologies.
Watch the full episode and connect with fellow professionals in the Catalyst and Healthy Indoors communities. Stay informed, stay safe!

Episode 49 Hierarchy of Controls: Updates to the AIHA White Paper

In this episode of the Healthier Workplaces Show, we discuss the updates to AIHA’s Hierarchy of Controls (HoC) white paper. Join us as our guest Nancy Johnson, DrPH, MPH, CIH explains the inspiration behind the updates to the white paper, emphasizing the crucial role of the HoC model in occupational and environmental health and safety. Discover how this framework has evolved since its inception in the 1950s and why it remains a cornerstone of effective workplace safety. Listen in as she provide insights into the practical application of administrative controls and personal protective equipment (PPE) within the HoC framework and discuss valuable business case tools that help organizations justify investments in risk controls. Watch the full episode and connect with fellow professionals in the Catalyst and Healthy Indoors communities. Stay informed, stay safe!

Episode 48 Driving Progress in Workplace Safety: Updates from the AIHA Emerging Economies Microgrant Advisory Group

In this episode of the Healthier Workplaces Show, we explore AIHA’s Emerging Economies Microgrant program with Steven Verpaele, CIH, a program advisor, and Paul Musa, MD, a recent grant recipient. Check out this episode as Steven shares the program’s origins, the goals it aims to achieve, and how it supports occupational hygiene projects in developing economies. And Paul offers a first-hand account of his experience applying for the grant, how it empowered his work, and the impact it has had on local stakeholders. Together, they discuss the grant selection process, key challenges, and the long-term improvements these microgrants drive.
Whether you're interested in applying or learning how to support the program, this episode offers valuable insights into making a meaningful difference in global occupational health. Watch the full episode and connect with fellow professionals in the Catalyst and Healthy Indoors communities. Stay informed, stay safe!

Episode 47 Understanding Occupational Toxicology

In this episode of the Healthier Workplaces show podcast, we sit down with Renee Hartsook, Ph.D, DABT to discuss AIHA University’s "3-Part Occupational Toxicology Webinar Series" with our guest, exploring the mechanisms behind toxicology in the workplace. She discusses how the series, inspired by the AIHA Catalyst Open Forum, was created to address critical topics like liver toxicants, genotoxicity, and respiratory sensitization. Learn how practical tools like toxicant flashcards enhance learning and help professionals apply their knowledge to real-world hazards.
Watch the full episode and connect with fellow professionals in the Catalyst and Healthy Indoors communities. Stay informed, stay safe!