1. October 2012 ABIH Update for MIHS Mini-Conference October 16, 2012 1

2. October 2012 2 2 Topics ABIH & Director Liaisons Pursuing Certification Key Changes ABIH Strategic Plan

3. October 201225 Oct 2010 3 3 American Board of Industrial Hygiene ABIH 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 17024 Accredited by the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards An IOHA recognized Certification Board

4. October 2012 4 4 Working Closely With Many Others Local Sections SECPC Local Sections SECPC Educators Employers Eligible Applicants Diplomates

5. October 2012 5 5 ABIH Board of Directors Patty Beach, CIH Harris & Lee Environmental Sciences Kim Castillon, CIH OSHA Bret Clausen, CIH, CSP, CHMM, ARMH CH2M Hill Mark Finn, PhD, CIH ENVIRON International Corp. Nicole Greeson, CIH Duke University Janet Keyes, CIH Chess Inc. Michael Larrañaga, PhD, CIH, CSP, PE Oklahoma State University Lydia Renton, CIH, ROH, Chair WESA Inc Susan Ripple, CIH The Dow Chemical Company Shamini Samuel, CIH Suncor Energy Michael Shanklin, Public Member Kidspace Children's Museum

6. October 2012 6 6 Local Section Board Liaisons Ideally, 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

7. October 2012 7 7 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

8. October 2012 8 8 Topics ABIH & Director Liaisons Pursuing Certification Key Changes ABIH Strategic Plan

9. October 2012 9 9 Why Get Certified? Professional development Personal satisfaction Increased credibility Professional confidence Increased Salary Recognition - Peer, client and employer

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11. October 2012 11 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

12. October 2012 12 Topics ABIH & Director Liaisons Pursuing Certification Key Changes ABIH Strategic Plan

13. 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. 13 October 2012

14. Key Changes - CM 2012Diplomate-Calculated CM Credit (Cat 4) Category 4 is shifting from “points” to “hours” CM#s No Longer Needed 2011Leave of Absence Program Decertification for Non-Payment of Fees Voluntary Surrender replaces CIH (Ret) New CM Cycle Schedule (June-July) Cycle Extensions Increased to 6 Months Audit Records for CMW >3 Months Late 14 October 2012

15. 15 Topics ABIH & Director Liaisons Pursuing Certification Key Changes ABIH Strategic Plan

16. October 2012 16 Strategic Plan Mission Who We Are Trends Big Questions Our Objectives

17. October 2012 17 Current – Mission ABIH will maintain a world class professional certification for industrial hygienists and promote the value of professional industrial hygiene practice.

18. October 2012 18 Who We Are Programs: CIH application & examination, certification maintenance, ethics standard and enforcement Geographic Area: Global (most CIHs in North America) Customers: CIHs IHs acquiring qualifications for CIH EHS oriented students EHS professionals Individuals or businesses who value professional IH practice

19. October 2012 19 Who We Are (cont.) Funding: Application, examination, & renewal fees Competitive Advantage: Recognized “gold standard” Challenging examination & certification process Overall competent and ethical practice of CIHs Key Competitors: Board of Certified Safety Professionals Other Niche Certifications, e.g., mold inspection, auditing, indoor air Other IH/OH Certifications in Canada, Australia, UK, Scandinavia, Europe, etc.

20. October 2012 20 Trends Growing 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

21. October 2012 21 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?

22. October 2012 22 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?

23. 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. 23 October 2012

24. 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. 24 October 2012

25. 25 Topics ABIH & Director Liaisons Pursuing Certification Key Changes ABIH Strategic Plan

26. October 2012 26 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 Hygiene 6015 W. St. Joseph, Suite 102 Lansing, MI 48917 (517) 321-2638 (517) 321-4624 – fax Skype – ABIH.Support abih@abih.orgwww.abih.org