What is AIHA? 

The American Industrial Hygiene Association® (AIHA) is one of the largest international associations serving the needs of occupational and environmental health and safety professionals practicing industrial hygiene in industry, government, labor, academic institutions, and independent organizations. We:

• are devoted to achieving and maintaining the highest professional standards for our members
• work with the American Board of Industrial Hygiene to promote certification of industrial hygienists
• administer comprehensive education programs that keep occupational and environmental health and safety professionals current in the field of industrial hygiene
• operate several highly recognized laboratory accreditation programs, based on the highest international standards. These programs help ensure the quality of the data used in making critical worker protection decisions.

Founded in 1939, AIHA® is a nonprofit organization with 73 local sections. AIHA's 10,240 members are highly educated professionals; 80 percent are college graduates, 42 percent hold master's degrees, and 12 percent possess doctoral degrees.