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The Journal of Applied Toxicology published in its October edition a paper by C&IH Director of Research and Development Dr. Andrey Korchevskiy. The paper, “Using Benchmark Dose Modeling for the Quantitative Risk Assessment: Carbon nanotubes, Asbestos, Glyphosate” explores three scenarios of worker exposures to various agents and demonstrates how the regulatory-approved methodology of benchmark dose […]

C&IH congratulates Dan Hall on his certification as a Professional Simulation Engineer (PSE) at the Standard level for his demonstrated competency in computational fluid dynamics (CFD).  Established in 2013 by the international association that represents the engineering analysis, modelling, and simulation community known as NAFEMS, the PSE certification helps further NAFEMS’ mission of promoting best practice […]

Taking place on a virtual platform this year, the 2020 American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exhibition will be held June 1 through 3.  C&IH will be presenting and moderating at the following two sessions: E9: The Real Value of Industrial Hygiene in Gold Mining Tuesday, June 2, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Virtual Education Session […]

The American Industrial Hygiene Association has provided an early digital release of the May 2020 Synergist cover article focusing on the current pandemic of the novel coronavirus. The article, “COVID-19 and the Industrial Hygienist, FAQs on Practicing IH in a Pandemic” was co-edited by, and includes contributions from, C&IH Technical Director of Industrial Hygiene Services, […]

C&IH Director of Research and Development, Dr. Andrey Korchevskiy will lead a webinar entitled, “Asbestos and Nanoparticles: Using Benchmark Dose Methodology for Risk Assessment” on February 27, 2020.  Sponsored by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), this webinar will immerse the audience into the fascinating areas of quantitative risk assessment.  Exposure to asbestos fibers and […]

C&IH congratulates Cassidy Strode on becoming a Certified Industrial Hygienist. Mr. Strode has been with C&IH since 2009 and specializes in the application of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in support of retrospective and current/prospective exposure assessment activities. He also provides CFD-related project support for the design and validation of local exhaust ventilation and other exposure […]

C&IH will lead a professional development course (PDC) entitled, “Crash Course on Asbestos Risk Assessment: Workers, Community, Consumers” at the Faculty of Asbestos and Management (FAAM)/British Occupational Health Society (BOHS) Asbestos 2019 Conference taking place November 18th through 20th in Nottingham, England. Course participants will study the four-step paradigm of risk assessment, learn to use […]

C&IH will present two workshops at the upcoming 6th Academic National Symposia in Industrial Hygiene taking place September 26th through 27th in Bogotá, Columbia. C&IH President Eric Rasmuson will present “Exposure Modeling in Occupational Hygiene: Characterization of Historical, Current, and Prospective Exposures in the Work Environment,” and C&IH Director of Research and Development Dr. Andrey […]

Empirical model of mesothelioma potency factors for different mineral fibers based on their chemical composition and dimensionality Andrey Korchevskiy, James O. Rasmuson, and Eric J. Rasmuson Article Abstract Context: The potency of various mineral fiber types to produce mesothelioma was previously evaluated for numerous cohorts, but the differences in potencies for distinct fiber types have […]

If you plan to attend the AIHA Rocky Mountain Section 2019 Fall Technical Conference, then please join Dr. Andrey Korchevskiy, C&IH Director of Research and Development for his presentation, “Asbestos and Nanoparticles – Using the Benchmark Dose Methodology for Risk Assessment.” More information is available at the conference website. We hope to see you there!

The 2019 Amercian Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exhibition is just around the corner.  This year’s conference is May 20 through 22 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  C&IH will be presenting on numerous relevant topics described below.  We hope to see you there!   PDC 411: Risk Assessment for IHs – Organics, Metals, Nanoparticles Risk assessment is an […]

The upcoming ASHRAE Rocky Mountain 2019 Technical Conference, taking place Friday, May 10, in Lakewood, Colorado will include an education session led by C&IH Senior Engineer Bill Mele that will explore the current state of USP standards and their impact on engineering design considerations for sterile compounding pharmacies. The session, “What’s up With USP These […]