What is a CIH and CAIH?
A Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) is an individual who has met the minimum requirements for education and experience, and through examination, has demonstrated a minimum level of knowledge in the following rubric (subject matter) areas: Air Sampling & Instrumentation Analytical Chemistry Basic Science Biohazards Biostatistics & Epidemiology Community Exposure Engineering Controls/Ventilation Ergonomics Health Risk Analysis & Hazard Communication Management Noise Non-Engineering Controls Radiation – Ionizing and Non-ionizing Thermal Stressors Toxicology Work Environments & Industrial Processes As the industrial hygiene profession itself continued to evolve, it was believed that more people were doing industrial hygiene-like work but would otherwise be unable to qualify for the CIH due to some aspect of their education or experiences. These individuals were still making valuable contributions to the prevention of occupational and non-occupational illnesses. It was felt that professi
