New-look Synergist to Debut in No-
vember
Starting with the November 2009 issue,
readers will notice some changes to The
Synergist’s look and feel. The publication
will debut a new cover design and new
graphics for columns and the AIHA
Community, NewsWatch, and Insight
sections. The new look will complement
AIHA’s redesigned website, which
launched Oct. 1.
The Synergist will also switch to a
standard magazine size and a lighter, less
expensive paper. These changes are expected to save AIHA thousands of dollars
in printing and mailing costs. Look for
the new Synergist to reach your mailbox
in early November.
AIHA® Congratulates Howard on
Reappointment to NIOSH
AIHA congratulates Dr. John Howard on
his reappointment to lead NIOSH for another six-year term. Howard served as director of NIOSH from 2002 through 2008.
Cathy L. Cole, CIH, CSP, AIHA president, said, “Since the creation of NIOSH
back in 1970, the
agency has been
well-served by directors with an understanding, dedication,
and knowledge of
occupational health
and safety. However,
I believe I am safe in
saying that never in
the history of the Institute has a director been as successful
and respected by partners and stakeholders as Dr. John Howard. This applies to
one and all—professional associations,
labor, industry, employers, and workers.
He has been more than a director of
NIOSH; he has been a partner and friend
to AIHA and many others.”
AIHA also cited some of Dr. Howard’s
many accomplishments during his previ-
ous time at NIOSH and is hopeful that Dr.
Howard will continue to pursue this
agenda. His accomplishments include:
• Establishment of a “Research to Prac-
tice” office to foster transfer and diffu-
sion of NIOSH-generated knowledge to
partners and stakeholders.
• Use of the Internet and electronic communications to provide access to
NIOSH research and results.
• Early recognition of the importance of
nanotechnology, which positioned
NIOSH as a key partner in the National
Nanotechnology Initiative.
• Assurance that NIOSH policy decisions
were based on sound science.
“It goes without saying that occupa-
tional health and safety research is in
good hands,” Cole said. “We offer our
thanks to Dr. Christine Branche, who
served admirably this past year, and we
wish Dr. Howard well as he returns to
lead NIOSH once again.”
For further information, please con-
tact Aaron Trippler, AIHA’s director of
government affairs, at (703) 846-0730 or
atrippler@aiha.org.
Attendees Discuss the Value of
AIHce
An AIHA video posted in September features several attendees at AIHce 2009
explaining how they benefit from the
conference. The video was shot on-site
at the Toronto Convention Centre. To
view the video “Why Do You Attend
AIHce?,” visit www.vimeo.com/6359339
or www.youtube.com/watch?v=
VVz9ejXNXRc.
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From the AIHA Government Affairs Blog:
“Occupational safety and health received the best news
in nearly a year last week when Dr. John Howard was
reappointed to be director of NIOSH for another six-year
term.”
