The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization, whose mission is "Creating knowledge to protect worker health." The American Industrial Hygiene Association works to provide information and resources to Industrial Hygienists and Occupational Health professionals.
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History
The AIHA was founded in 1939 by a cross-disciplinary group of professionals and government agencies concerned with worker health. Since 1940, the AIHA Has published an academic journal on matters related to public health.
The AIHA is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, and has chapters throughout the United States. AIHA celebrated their 70 year anniversary in 2009, and cited a timeline of historical milestones, including publication of the Synergist, which started as a quarterly newsletter in 1989.
Mission
The AIHA often collaborates with NIOSH on matters of public education, and is frequently cited in the news media as an authority on public health issues.
The AIHA also gives an annual award for social responsibility.