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AIHA Conference Daily: Your Source for AIHce News
Monday, June 18 |
Monday Wrap-up
opening session attendees glimpse extraordinary power, challenges of genomics research
At this morning's Opening General Session, Juan Enriquez, co-founder of Synthetic Genomics Inc., described innovations that make it possible to transform genetic data into binary code and feed it into a computer. Read more about Enriquez's presentation and other happenings at AIHce 2012.
michaels: osha to publish annotated pels tables
In a special "ask the expert" session at AIHce 2012, David Michaels, assistant secretary of labor for OSHA, said that the agency will soon publish annotated tables of PELs, NIOSH recommended exposure limits, and ACGIH TLVs. Michaels also gave an update on current OSHA initiatives and took questions from the audience. Read more.
safe & sound live from aihce
Listen to the live recording of Safe & Sound's opening broadcast from AIHce 2012. Guests for this morning's show included incoming AIHA President Allan Fleeger, Carter Ficklen of the American Industrial Hygiene Foundation, Opening Session speaker Juan Enriquez, and Arizona State University's Michael Ochs. |
Tomorrow's Lectures
niosh director howard to give general session address
8-9 a.m.
Indiana Convention Center, Sagamore Ballroom
What lies ahead for OEHS professionals? Join Dr. John Howard, director of NIOSH, for a thought-provoking discussion of the challenges and opportunities facing OEHS professionals. Read more.
sinclair lecture: preventable deaths at "model workplaces"
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Indiana Convention Center, 243
Chris Hamby of the Center for Public Integrity will discuss an eight-month examination of OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program, as well as investigative reporting on issues ranging from combustible dust to occupational illnesses. Read more.
yant award lecture: management of workplace health hazards
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Indiana Convention Center, 243
Yant Award recipient Tan Tia Kang of Singapore's Ministry of Manpower will present a paper on his country's multi-pronged approach to managing health hazards. Read more.
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Tuesday Session Highlights
ask the expert: dr. john howard
10:30 a.m.-Noon
Indiana Convention Center, Wabash 1
Following Dr. Howard's general session address, the NIOSH director will participate in a moderated Q&A with attendees.
town hall: have we accomplished all we can in protecting workers?
1:30-3 p.m.
Indiana Convention Center, Wabash 2
Attendees will provide the questions and offer their solutions in this interactive session. A panel of experts will also address the big question: "Where do we go from here in worker protection?" Read more.
ignite sessions
2:30-4 p.m.
Indiana Convention Center, 209
These five-minute presentations keep speakers and listeners on their toes. Twenty slides auto-advance every 15 seconds. This innovative and engaging new format lets you learn what's on your colleagues' minds. View scheduled presentations.
don't forget to fill out your session evaluations!
This year's session evaluations are entirely electronic. Links to the evaluations will be e-mailed to you at the conclusion of your session. You can also access the evaluations from the conference website.
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Tuesday on the Expo Floor
visit the expo
9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Indiana Convention Center, Halls A-E
Stop by to learn about the latest OEHS products and services. Expo-only hours are 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
aiha booth sale!
AIHA is offering 15% off all education and publications, as well as free shipping, same-day order processing, and electronic receipts. And this, too: everyone who purchases a PDF publication receives a free AIHA tablet cover! Visit the AIHA Booth, #922.
have a free lunch—on aihce
There is such a thing as a free lunch. If you're a full AIHce registrant, you received a $10 coupon with your conference badge. Use the coupon to purchase lunch in the Expo on Tuesday!
win a free online listing in next year's aiha consultants listing
Drop off your business card in the AIHA Booth, #922, for a chance to win a free online listing in AIHA's Consultants Listing for 2013.
exhibitor product demos and presentations
Indiana Convention Center, Expo Theater, Hall C
The following companies are scheduled to give presentations at the Expo Theater:
9:30 a.m.: CorTemp
10:00 a.m.: ILC Dover
10:30 a.m.: SKC Inc.
Noon: Kanomax USA Inc.
12:30 p.m.: Labconco Corporation
1:00 p.m.: Indiana State Police Meth Suppression Section
text to win an ipad
Find the four Text-to-Win stations in the Expo. At each location, text the word on the sign to 68398. You can enter only once at each location, but you'll increase your chances to win by visiting all four locations. Winners will be notified by text Tuesday evening. Msg&Data rates may apply. |
AIHce Goes Mobile
get the aihce mobile app
With the AIHce Mobile App, you can use your smart device to view and evaluate sessions and speakers, explore the Expo, search for events and activities, build your conference schedule, navigate the convention center and more.
Get the app now.
Building Careers for Life
careeradvantage development fair
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Indiana Convention Center, 105
Stop by the CareerAdvantage Development Fair for resume critiquing, career-oriented seminars, speed networking, and more. |
AIHce On Demand
when you go home, the conference lives on
Can’t go to all the technical sessions you'd like to attend? Get AIHce On Demand for access to nearly the entire technical program. Purchase at AIHce 2012 for only $75—the price goes up after AIHce. Read more.
Collaboration Cafe
relax and network with peers
Indiana Convention Center, Crossroads Lobby
Explore the cafe's interactive display and learn how you can benefit by being an AIHA volunteer. See page 17 in the Final Program for a full list of activities. |
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Partner Profile: Galson Laboratories
recognizing aiha's partners of the profession
You get excellent hygiene monitoring instruments, free shipping, no rental fees in transit and an in-stock guarantee when you use Galson Hygiene Rental. Your 42-year source for quality analytical services and hygiene monitoring instruments is now shipping to our neighbors north from our NEWLY ADDED service center in Canada! Visit www.galsonlabs.com. |
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Partner Profile: Industrial Scientific
recognizing aiha's partners of the profession
iNet®, Industrial Scientific’s Gas Detection as a Service solution, keeps workers safe by providing visibility into instrument alarms, exposure and usage. Over 63,000 gas monitors operate on iNet today. Visit www.dontbuygasdetectors.com. |
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