March 15 and 16, 2023

Please join us for our 2023 Annual Spring PDC, Symposium and AGM where our featured topic; Understanding Exposure Statistics and Variability in IH, will be presented by Jerome Lavoué. Our 2-day event will be a conference hybrid style format, with exciting talks from various speakers. The in-person events will offer both learning and networking opportunities, with a live broadcast of all events made available to those unable to attend in person.

PDC Details

Please see below for the PDC Schedule for March 15, 2023. 

Time slot	Speaker
7:30 – 8:00	Breakfast and Registration
8:00 – 9:00	Understanding Exposure Statistics and Variability in IH
9:00 – 9:15	Break / Networking
9:15 – 10:30	Understanding Exposure Statistics and Variability in IH
10:30 – 11:30	Break/Networking
11:30 – 12:00	Understanding Exposure Statistics and Variability in IH
12:00 – 13:00	Lunch
13:00 – 14:30	Understanding Exposure Statistics and Variability in IH
14:30 – 15:00	Break / Networking
14:30 – 16:00	Understanding Exposure Statistics and Variability in IH
15:30 – 16:00	Wrap up

Symposium/AGM Details

Please see below for the Symposium/AGM Schedule for March 16th, 2023. For speaker bios and topic descriptions please click on the appropriate links.

Time slot	Speaker
7:30 – 8:00	Breakfast and Registration
8:00 – 9:00	Alberta OHS changes
9:00 – 9:30	Break / Networking
9:30 – 10:30	Exposure Assessment Strategy: The Foundation and the Future
10:30 – 11:00	Break/Networking
11:00 – 12:00	Hydrogen Ecosystem
12:00 – 13:00	Lunch
13:00 – 14:30	Annual General Meeting
14:30 – 16:00	Break / Networking

2023 AIHA Spring Brochure for AGM and PDC

2023 Spring Biographies

We will be hosting an AIHA Social after the event starting at 6 PM at the Jetz Lounge in the Port O’Call hotel.

Come join the group for appetizers and socializing with local AIHA vendors and professionals.

There will be a pool tournament/event and everyone is welcome to participate.

Registration Details

Registration is open from February 1st to March 3, 2023.

Registration costs are the same for online and in-person registrations.

Please indicate if you are attending in person or online at the time of registration.

Registration Option	Cost
PDC Only (March 15, 2023)
Local Section Member	$300.00
Non-Member	$400.00
Student	$200.00
Symposium/AGM Only (March 16, 2023)
Local Section Member	$125.00
Non-Member	$200.00
Student	$100.00
PDC and Symposium/AGM Only (March 15 and 16, 2023)
Local Section Member	$350.00
Non-Member	$500.00
Student	$250.00

Hotel Details

Tel: 403-291-4600 Email:

Port O’Call Hotel  1935 McKnight Blvd N.E.  Calgary, AB

 Room Rates –  There is a limited number of rooms with a discounted rate under the American Industrial Hygiene Association. These rooms will be available from Feb 17th, 2023 for booking.

 

 

 

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REGISTRATION DETAILS

 

 

Registration closes on March 4, 2022.

Member Registration

 

Guest Registration

 

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SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

As in the past, sponsors will be accepted on a first come first served basis, with preference given to suppliers and/or services that are associated with the topic presented. This serves that our membership is obviously interested in the topic (evidenced by their attendance at the symposium) by providing options and providing sponsors with a targeted group of professionals to present their services.

We anticipate an attendance of about 40-60 people at the virtual spring conference. Since this is our virtual event, sponsorship will be slightly different. Sponsors will be recognized throughout the day during breaks, and the distribution of the brochures.  Following are included in the sponsorship;

• Proportional logo representation on the brochure 
• Allows 1 member participation in the conference  
• Verbal recognition/presentation throughout the conference 
• Advertisement on AIHA website until our next event or October 31, 2022, whichever comes first 

The cost of sponsorship is $500.

If you are interested in sponsoring the 2022 Virtual Spring Conference please email Bina Patel.

Thanks,
Bina Patel, CIH, CRSP
Education Director
Alberta Local Section – AIHA

Sponsorship Registration & Payment

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2022 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Want to get involved with the Alberta Local Section? Want some free professional development opportunities? Here is your opportunity!
 
The Alberta Local Section of the AIHA is seeking nominations for the following executive positions:
 

• President-Elect (1-year term that transitions into the President role. For this role you must be AIHA National member)
• Secretary (2-year term)
• Public Relation Director (2-year term)
• Education Director/CM Point Director (2-year term)
• Membership Director/Webmaster (2-year term)

 
These positions will be elected at the 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM). 
Benefits include CM points for certifications, the ability to attend symposiums and education sessions sponsored by the Local Section free of charge. In addition, reasonable travel expenses to attend meetings can be covered. 
Any member in good standing interested in serving in one of these positions is asked to complete/submit the Nominee Information Form online prior to the AGM. 
 
Notes: 

• You can nominate yourself!
•  Contact any past or current executive member for more information.

Executive Nomination Form

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2022 AWARD OF RECOGNITION NOMINATION

The AIHA – Alberta Section provides the opportunity for recognition of individuals who have contributed to advancing the occupational hygiene profession and/or Local Section. This award allows members of the Alberta Local Section to acknowledge our peers for going the extra mile.
 
The Alberta Local Section would like you to think about the contributions of your peers and nominate someone who has made a significant difference. Attached is a questionnaire that asks you to describe the contributions of that special person. 

Award Criteria Suggestions:

 
Some examples of contributions that the Alberta Local Section recognizes:

• Long-term service to the Local Section including the Executive;
• Mentoring new entrants/professionals in the occupational hygiene field;
• Educating/giving presentations about the field of occupational hygiene;
• Enhancing the profession of occupational hygiene;

 
Note – a large number of years of service is not a mandatory criterion for award selection. The award is based on merit/contribution rather than purely years of service. Therefore, any local section member can be nominated and evaluated for their contributions.
 

Application Guidelines: 

• Nominations must identify and explain the contribution the individual made;
• You may nominate any Alberta Local Section member, other than yourself;
• All nominations are treated equally and there are no “categories”;
• The names of the nominator will be kept confidential;
• The names of all nominees will be published;
• Presentation of the award will be made at the 2022 Annual General Meeting. 

Please complete the nomination questionnaire on the following page by February 25, 2022
 
Greg Hodgson
Secretary – Alberta Local Section – AIHA
E-mail: 

Award of Recognition – Nomination Form

Please join us for our 2022 Annual Fall Conference.

Brochure

 

All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance for this PDC from the AIHA Alberta Local Section.

	Registration Cost (CAD$)
Local Section Member	350.00
Non-Member.	400.00
Student.	250.00

Due to space limitations for this course, registration will be limited on a first come, first, serve basis.

Registration Deadline: November 13, 2022

Member Registration

 

Guest Registration

 

Student Registration

 

 

Timeslot (MST)	Agenda
8:15 – 8:30	Welcome Speech
8:30 – 10:00	“Selection and Use of Direct-Reading and Sensor Technologies for Aerosol Occupational Exposure Assessments” by Dr. Emanuele Cauda (CDC National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
10:00 – 10:15	Stretch and Bio-Break
10:15 – 11:45	“Selection and Use of Direct-Reading and Sensor Technologies for Gas and Vapor Occupational Exposure Assessments” by Dr. John E. Snawder (CDC National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
11:45 – 12:00	Sponsors Speech
12:00-13:00	Lunch
13:00 – 14:00	“Calculating Welding Controls without Sample Results” by Angela Wheeler and Mike Phibbs (Chemscape)
14:00 – 15:00	“Wearable Technology and Physical Literacy – Ergonomics Reimagined” by Rob Fontaine, Canadian Certified Professional Ergonomist
15:00 – 15:15	Stretch and Bio-Break
15:15 – 16:15	“ALARA Panel Presentation” – Courtesy of AIHA BC- Yukon Chapter – **Prerecorded session.
16:15 – 16:30	Closing remarks

Please note:

• Please note:

  • Instruction for joining the conference via zoom will be sent once registration
  • The schedule may be subject to change.

 

• • Click here for Speaker bios and descriptions of topics

 

• • Registration closes on November 10, 2021

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All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance for this PDC from the AIHA Alberta Local Section.

	Registration Cost (CAD$)
Local Section Member	100.00
Non-Member/Guest.	150.00
Student.	50.00

 

Member Registration

 

Non-Member/Guest Registration

 

Our Event Sponsors

 

 

DAY 1 March 17, 2021, – Professional Development Courses (PDC)

8:15 – 8:30	Welcome Speech
8:30 – 9:30	“The science of stories: How do they alter our risk views?” by Jonathan Klane (Arizona State University, BioRaft)
9:30 – 9:45	Stretch and Bio-Break
9:45 – 10:45	“Why do we make risky choices? Behavioral research and cognitive biases explained!” by Jonathan Klane (Arizona State University, BioRaft)
10:45 – 11:00	Stretch and Bio-Break
11:00 – 12:00	“Respirators during the Pandemic” by Adam Hayden, Stacy Richardson and Cady Bush (3M Canada Limited)
12:00 – 13:00	Lunch Break
13:00 – 14:45	“Why highly infectious diseases responses need an industrial hygienist and preparing the industrial hygienist to respond.” by Dr. Shawn Gibbs (Texas A & M University)
14:45 – 15:00	Stretch and Bio-Break
15:00 – 16:30	“Designing Building HVAC Systems to Minimize Transmission of Airborne Viruses” by Dr. Lidia Morawska (University of Australia)
16:30	Closing remarks

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DAY 2: March 18, 2021,  Symposium followed by Annual General Meeting

8:15 – 8:30	Welcome Speech
8:30 – 9:30	“Validation Methods for Unattended Noise Exposure Measurements” by Adam Marczak (Svantek, Poland)
9:30 – 9:45	Stretch and Bio-Break
9:45 – 10:45	“Regulatory Update: Bill 47” by Lisa Chen (Government of Alberta)
10:45 – 11:00	Stretch and Bio-Break
11:00 – 12:00	“FTIR Gas Analysis: How to identify & quantify unknown toxic gases.” by Jim Cornish (Gasmet Technologies)
12:00 – 13:00	Lunch Break
13:00 – 14:00	“Balanced Set of Metrics: The New Measure of Occupational Health Performance” by Paul Esposito (Star Consultants, Maryland)
14:00 – 14:15	Stretch and Bio-Break
14:15 – 16:00	Annual General Meeting
16:00	Closing remarks

Please note:

• Instruction for joining the conference via zoom will be sent once registration closes.
• The schedule may be subject to change.
• Click here for Speaker bios and descriptions of topics.

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REGISTRATION DETAILS

 

Cost	Day 1- PDC only March 17, 2021	Day 2- Symposium only March 18, 2021	Both PDC & Symposium March 17 & 18, 2021
Members	150 $	75 $	200 $
Non-Members	200 $	100$	250 $
Students	100 $	50$	125 $

Registration closes on March 9, 2021.

Member Registration

 

Guest Registration

For student registration contact the education director;

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SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

As in the past, sponsors will be accepted on a first come first served basis, with preference given to suppliers and/or services that are associated with the topic presented. This serves that our membership is obviously interested in the topic (evidenced by their attendance at the symposium) by providing options and provides sponsors with a targeted group of professionals to present their services.

We anticipate an attendance of about 40-60 people at the virtual spring conference. Since this is our virtual event, sponsorship will be slightly different. Sponsors will be recognized throughout the day during breaks, and the distribution of the brochures.  Following are included in the sponsorship;

• Proportional logo representation on the brochure 
• Allows 1 member participation in the conference  
• Verbal recognition/presentation throughout the conference 
• Advertisement on AIHA website until our next event or October 31, 2021, whichever comes first 

The cost of sponsorship is $500.

If you are interested in sponsoring the 2021 Virtual Spring Conference please email Bina Patel.

Thanks,
Bina Patel, CIH, CRSP
Education Director
Alberta Local Section – AIHA

Sponsorship Registration & Payment

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2021 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Want to get involved with the Alberta Local Section? Want some free professional development opportunities? Here is your opportunity!
 
The Alberta Local Section of the AIHA is seeking nominations for the following executive positions:
 

• President-Elect (1-year term that transitions into the President role. For this role you must be AIHA National member)
• Treasurer (2-year term)

 
These positions will be elected at the 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM). 
Benefits include CM points for certifications, ability to attend symposiums and education sessions sponsor by the Local Section free of charge. In addition, reasonable travel expenses to attend meetings can be covered. 
Any member in good standing interested in serving in one of these positions is asked to complete/submit the Nominee Information Form online prior to the AGM. 
 
Notes: 

• You can nominate yourself!
•  Contact any past or current executive member for more information.

Executive Nomination Form

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2021 AWARD OF RECOGNITION NOMINATION

The AIHA – Alberta Section provides the opportunity for recognition of individuals who have contributed to advancing the occupational hygiene profession and/or Local Section. This award allows members of the Alberta Local Section to acknowledge our peers for going the extra mile.
 
The Alberta Local Section would like you to think about the contributions of your peers and nominate someone who has made a significant difference. Attached is a questionnaire that asks you to describe the contributions of that special person. 

Award Criteria Suggestions:

 
Some examples of contributions that the Alberta Local Section recognizes:

• Long-term service to the Local Section including the Executive;
• Mentoring new entrants/professionals in the occupational hygiene field;
• Educating/giving presentations about the field of occupational hygiene;
• Enhancing the profession of occupational hygiene;

 
Note – a large number of years of service is not a mandatory criterion for award selection. The award is based on merit/contribution rather than purely years of service. Therefore, any local section member can be nominated and evaluated on their contributions.
 

Application Guidelines: 

• Nominations must identify and explain the contribution the individual made;
• You may nominate any Alberta Local Section member, other than yourself;
• All nominations are treated equally and there are no “categories”;
• The names of the nominator will be kept confidential;
• The names of all nominees will be published;
• Presentation of the award will be made at the 2021 Annual General Meeting. 

Please complete the nomination questionnaire on the following page by February 28, 2021
 
Greg Hodgson
Secretary – Alberta Local Section – AIHA
E-mail: 

Award of Recognition – Nomination Form

DAY 1 March 9, 2022

Professional Development Courses (PDC): 2022 ACGIH TLV and Companion Calculations Workbook

Speaker: DAVE KEENAN CIH, ROH

8:15 – 8:30	Welcome Speech
8:30 – 9:30	Agenda and expectations for the day. Introduction to the ACGIH® TLV® and the Companion Calculations Workbook (MS- Excel)
9:30 – 9:45	Stretch and Bio-Break
9:45 – 10:45	Chemical agent calculations, including Appendices
10:45 – 11:00	Stretch and Bio-Break
11:00 – 12:00	Acoustics and EMF
12:00 – 13:00	Lunch Break
13:00 – 14:45	Optical Radiation and Ionizing Radiation
14:45 – 15:00	Stretch and Bio-Break
15:00 – 16:30	Ergonomics, Thermal Stress, and potential Errata
16:30	Closing remarks

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DAY 2: March 10, 2022,  Symposium followed by Annual General Meeting (AGM)

8:15 – 8:30	Welcome Speech
8:30 – 10:00	“Accelerating Advancements in Our Science and Practice to Better Protect Workers” by John Mulhausen, PHD,CIH, CSP President-AIHA National
10:00 – 10:15	Stretch and Bio-Break
10:15 – 11:15	“Evaluation of decontamination of respirators during a pandemic” by Ken Page, CRSP, CHSC (Alberta Health Services) & Dr. Sarah Simmons, PHD (University of Calgary)
11:15 – 12:00	“New developments in Canadian Standards – respirator selection for biological aerosols, and a new respirator certification system” by Simon Smith (Retired- 3M Canada)
12:00 – 13:00	Lunch Break
13:00 – 14:00	“How to ensure the quality of data coming back from laboratories” by Dr. Bernadette Quémerais (University of Alberta)
14:00 – 14:15	Stretch and Bio-Break
14:15 – 16:00	AGM
16:00	Closing remarks

Please note:

• Instruction for joining the conference via zoom will be sent once registration closes.
• The schedule may be subject to change.
• Click here for Speaker bios and descriptions of topics.

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REGISTRATION DETAILS

 

Cost	Day 1- PDC only March 9, 2022	Day 2- Symposium only March 10, 2022	Both PDC & Symposium March 9 & 10, 2022
Members	150 $	75 $	200 $
Non-Members	200 $	100$	250 $
Students	Free*	Free*	Free*

*For free PDC student registration contact the education director;

Registration closes on March 4, 2022.

Member Registration

 

Guest Registration

 

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SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

As in the past, sponsors will be accepted on a first come first served basis, with preference given to suppliers and/or services that are associated with the topic presented. This serves that our membership is obviously interested in the topic (evidenced by their attendance at the symposium) by providing options and providing sponsors with a targeted group of professionals to present their services.

We anticipate an attendance of about 40-60 people at the virtual spring conference. Since this is our virtual event, sponsorship will be slightly different. Sponsors will be recognized throughout the day during breaks, and the distribution of the brochures.  Following are included in the sponsorship;

• Proportional logo representation on the brochure 
• Allows 1 member participation in the conference  
• Verbal recognition/presentation throughout the conference 
• Advertisement on AIHA website until our next event or October 31, 2022, whichever comes first 

The cost of sponsorship is $500.

If you are interested in sponsoring the 2022 Virtual Spring Conference please email Bina Patel.

Thanks,
Bina Patel, CIH, CRSP
Education Director
Alberta Local Section – AIHA

Sponsorship Registration & Payment

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2022 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Want to get involved with the Alberta Local Section? Want some free professional development opportunities? Here is your opportunity!
 
The Alberta Local Section of the AIHA is seeking nominations for the following executive positions:
 

• President-Elect (1-year term that transitions into the President role. For this role you must be AIHA National member)
• Secretary (2-year term)
• Public Relation Director (2-year term)
• Education Director/CM Point Director (2-year term)
• Membership Director/Webmaster (2-year term)

 
These positions will be elected at the 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM). 
Benefits include CM points for certifications, the ability to attend symposiums and education sessions sponsored by the Local Section free of charge. In addition, reasonable travel expenses to attend meetings can be covered. 
Any member in good standing interested in serving in one of these positions is asked to complete/submit the Nominee Information Form online prior to the AGM. 
 
Notes: 

• You can nominate yourself!
•  Contact any past or current executive member for more information.

Executive Nomination Form

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2022 AWARD OF RECOGNITION NOMINATION

The AIHA – Alberta Section provides the opportunity for recognition of individuals who have contributed to advancing the occupational hygiene profession and/or Local Section. This award allows members of the Alberta Local Section to acknowledge our peers for going the extra mile.
 
The Alberta Local Section would like you to think about the contributions of your peers and nominate someone who has made a significant difference. Attached is a questionnaire that asks you to describe the contributions of that special person. 

Award Criteria Suggestions:

 
Some examples of contributions that the Alberta Local Section recognizes:

• Long-term service to the Local Section including the Executive;
• Mentoring new entrants/professionals in the occupational hygiene field;
• Educating/giving presentations about the field of occupational hygiene;
• Enhancing the profession of occupational hygiene;

 
Note – a large number of years of service is not a mandatory criterion for award selection. The award is based on merit/contribution rather than purely years of service. Therefore, any local section member can be nominated and evaluated for their contributions.
 

Application Guidelines: 

• Nominations must identify and explain the contribution the individual made;
• You may nominate any Alberta Local Section member, other than yourself;
• All nominations are treated equally and there are no “categories”;
• The names of the nominator will be kept confidential;
• The names of all nominees will be published;
• Presentation of the award will be made at the 2022 Annual General Meeting. 

Please complete the nomination questionnaire on the following page by February 25, 2022
 
Greg Hodgson
Secretary – Alberta Local Section – AIHA
E-mail: 

Award of Recognition – Nomination Form