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October 2012
ABIH Update for
MIHS Mini-Conference
October 16, 2012
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Topics
ABIH & Director Liaisons
Pursuing Certification
Key Changes
ABIH Strategic Plan
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American Board of Industrial HygieneABIH is responsible for ensuring high-quality certification application and examination processes, certification maintenance and ethics governance and enforcement.
Since 1960, ABIH, a not-for-profit corporation, has been the world's largest, premier organization for certifying professionals in the practice of industrial hygiene.
ABIH is:Accredited by ANSI to ISO/IEC 17024Accredited by the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty BoardsAn IOHA recognized Certification Board
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Working Closely With Many Others
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SECPCEducatorsEducators EmployersEmployers
Eligible ApplicantsEligible Applicants
DiplomatesDiplomates
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ABIH Board of DirectorsPatty Beach, CIH
Harris & Lee Environmental Sciences
Kim Castillon, CIHOSHA
Bret Clausen, CIH, CSP, CHMM, ARMHCH2M Hill
Mark Finn, PhD, CIH
ENVIRON International Corp.
Nicole Greeson, CIHDuke University
Janet Keyes, CIH
Chess Inc.
Michael Larrañaga, PhD, CIH, CSP, PEOklahoma State University
Lydia Renton, CIH, ROH, ChairWESA Inc
Susan Ripple, CIHThe Dow Chemical Company
Shamini Samuel, CIHSuncor Energy
Michael Shanklin, Public MemberKidspace Children's Museum
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Local Section Board LiaisonsIdeally, Board members are assigned geographically close to their work or residence
Establish and maintain open lines of communication with ABIH beneficiaries.
Gather input, communicate changes and enhance the Board’s knowledge about issues of concern to the IH professional community
Provide feedback to the Board on issues raised
Purpose
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ABIH Directors Wanted!Annually, ABIH seeks Diplomates to serve as an ABIH Director for a 4 year term.
This is an excellent way to help support the IH profession
Please ask if you want to learn more
Self-Nominations close June 25th each year
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Topics
ABIH & Director Liaisons
Pursuing Certification
Key Changes
ABIH Strategic Plan
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Why Get Certified?
Professional development
Personal satisfaction
Increased credibility
Professional confidence
Increased Salary
Recognition - Peer, client and employer
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Local Sections Can:Encourage certification of members
Offer Refresher Courses or Exam Preparatory Courses
Offer activities for Certification Maintenance
Read and apply the joint AIHA/ABIH: Strategy to Demonstrate the Value of Industrial Hygiene
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Topics
ABIH & Director Liaisons
Pursuing Certification
Key Changes
ABIH Strategic Plan
Key Changes – Applicants & Exam
2012 Exam reduced from 250 to 200 questions/
7 to 5.5 hours
20102 hours of ethics training 2008Job Analysis (for exam construct). Will be repeated every 5-6 years. A volunteer
opportunity. 13October 2012
Key Changes - CM2012 Diplomate-Calculated CM Credit (Cat 4)
Category 4 is shifting from “points” to “hours”
CM#s No Longer Needed
2011 Leave of Absence ProgramDecertification for Non-Payment of FeesVoluntary Surrender replaces CIH (Ret)New CM Cycle Schedule (June-July)Cycle Extensions Increased to 6 MonthsAudit Records for CMW >3 Months Late
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Topics
ABIH & Director Liaisons
Pursuing Certification
Key Changes
ABIH Strategic Plan
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Strategic Plan
Mission
Who We Are
Trends
Big Questions
Our Objectives
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Current – Mission
ABIH will maintain a world class
professional certification for
industrial hygienists and promote
the value of professional industrial
hygiene practice.
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Who We Are
Programs: CIH application & examination, certification maintenance, ethics standard and enforcement
Geographic Area: Global (most CIHs in North America)
Customers: CIHsIHs acquiring qualifications for CIHEHS oriented studentsEHS professionalsIndividuals or businesses who value professional IH practice
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Who We Are (cont.)
Funding: Application, examination, & renewal fees
Competitive Advantage: Recognized “gold standard” Challenging examination & certification processOverall competent and ethical practice of CIHs
Key Competitors:Board of Certified Safety ProfessionalsOther Niche Certifications, e.g., mold inspection, auditing, indoor airOther IH/OH Certifications in Canada, Australia, UK, Scandinavia, Europe, etc.
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TrendsGrowing number of technical certifications
Growing number of IH/OH professional certifications
Less funding for examination & certification
International shift of manufacturing
Changing career roles & paths for IH trained professionals
Intermediate level IH roles
Regulations & laws
Technology
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Big Questions Considered by the Board
Should ABIH limit its activities to only those activities required to achieve, maintain, and ethically practice as a CIH?
What should ABIH be doing to "promote the value of professional industrial hygiene practice" outside of the IH community?
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Big Questions Considered (cont)
Should and how can ABIH penetrate the emerging markets outside of North America?
Does the CIH certification adequately reflect the scope of activities currently practiced by industrial hygiene professionals?
Our Objectives
Entities interested in mitigating health and safety risk will utilize professionals certified in industrial hygiene.
There will be an increase in the number of CIHs.
Students in occupational and environmental health programs, as well as early career professionals, will be engaged in a career path to achieve the CIH.
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Our Objectives (cont.)
The value of the CIH will be maintained worldwide.
Domestic and international IH competency standards will be consistent with the qualifications for becoming a CIH.
Certified Industrial Hygienists will act ethically and professionally.
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Topics
ABIH & Director Liaisons
Pursuing Certification
Key Changes
ABIH Strategic Plan
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Questions & Comments Please!
1) What is ABIH doing well?
2) Where does ABIH need to improve?
1) What is ABIH doing well?
2) Where does ABIH need to improve?
American Board of Industrial Hygiene6015 W. St. Joseph, Suite 102
Lansing, MI 48917(517) 321-2638
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