What is the difference between the IHPAT Program for Asbestos and the AAT proficiency testing programs?
The Industrial Hygiene Proficiency Analytical Testing (IHPAT) for Asbestos operated by the AIHA Proficiency Analytical Testing Programs, LLC, is a proficiency testing program designed for laboratory participation. The laboratory submits data, which determines the proficiency testing performance of the laboratory. The performance report demonstrates the proficiency status of the laboratory or organization. For additional information on the IHPAT program, please visit the AIHA Proficiency Analytical Testing Programs, LLC website. The Asbestos Analysts Testing (AAT) program is a proficiency testing program designed to demonstrate the proficiency status of the individual analyst enrolled with an approved AAR organization. Only Analysts enrolled in the AAR program can participate in the AAT program. Each enrolled analyst submits AAT data, which determines the proficiency testing performance of the individual analyst. The performance report shows the proficiency status and board approval sta
