American Industrial Hygiene Association

What American Industrial Hygiene Association does

American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional membership association founded in 1939 and headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia (incorporated in Illinois). It serves nearly 8,500 occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) professionals globally, with more than half holding the Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) credential, and operates through local sections, student local sections, an International Ambassador Program, and 60+ technical and professional committees. Its mission centers on anticipating, recognizing, evaluating, controlling, and confirming protection from biological, chemical, physical, ergonomic, and psycho-social workplace hazards.

AIHA's core product portfolio spans AIHA University (online courses, eLearning subscriptions, certificate programs, webinars, face-to-face training, and the AIHA University Digital Catalog), the Catalyst online professional community (8,000+ members), Career Advantage job board, Consultants Directory, the Heat Stress Mobile App (Version 2.0 covering outdoor and indoor heat hazards), and the Commit To C.A.R.E. public education initiative. Content assets include The Synergist magazine, the peer-reviewed Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (co-published with ACGIH), white papers, and frameworks. The AIHA Guideline Foundation, a 501(c)(3) affiliate, develops Emergency Response Planning Guidelines (ERPGs) for 150+ chemicals and workplace occupational exposure limits; other wholly-owned affiliates include AIHA Lab Accreditation Programs LLC, AIHA Proficiency Analytical Testing Programs LLC, AIHA Registry Programs LLC, AIHA Education Foundation, and the Product Stewardship Society.

The revenue model is diversified across subscription/recurring streams: individual and organizational membership dues ($32-$240 tiers), AIHA University eLearning and certificate sales, the annual AIHA Connect conference with 4,000+ attendees, The Synergist and JOEH subscriptions, Hamilton Club premium sponsorships and advertising (Star sponsors for AIHA Connect 2026 include Amazon, DuPont, SGS North America, and TSI), and laboratory accreditation, proficiency testing, and registry fees from the LLC subsidiaries. Distribution is direct via aiha.org, synergist.aiha.org, learning.aiha.org, community.aiha.org, careeradvantage.aiha.org, and the in-person annual conference. In May 2026, AIHA announced that CEO Lawrence D. Sloan will step down at year-end after a decade of service, initiating a leadership transition alongside an active program of product launches and partnership MOUs.

Name

American Industrial Hygiene Association

Legal name

American Industrial Hygiene Association

Website

https://aiha.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional membership association founded in 1939, serving nearly 8,500 occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) professionals worldwide through education, certifications, conferences, publications, technical guidelines, and an online community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services for Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Occupational Health & Industrial Hygiene (BPAHAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial Hygiene & Exposure Control (Noise, Dust, Respiratory) (EDABAEAC)

Keywords

• Occupational health and safety
• Industrial hygiene training
• Professional membership association
• Workplace safety education
• OEHS certification programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Falls Church

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from individual and organizational members. Individual tiers include Student ($32), Early Career Professional ($120), Full ($240), e-International ($56), Emeritus, and Military/PHS (50% discount). Organizational membership for US/Canada companies with 5+ employees.
2. Education and Training Programs: Revenue from AIHA University including eLearning subscriptions, online courses, certificate programs, webinars, PDC recordings, face-to-face training, and the bookstore. Summer eLearning sales offer 20% discounts.
3. Conferences and Events: AIHA Connect annual conference with registration fees. Members save up to $450 on registration and housing. Sponsorships from Hamilton Club partners and other sponsors.
4. Publications and Periodicals: The Synergist magazine subscription, Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (JOEH), white papers, frameworks, and guidance documents.
5. Advertising and Sponsorships: Hamilton Club premium partnership program, lead generation solutions, brand awareness advertising across digital and print platforms, thought leadership content, and event sponsorships.
6. Consultants Directory and Listing: Only AIHA members can advertise their businesses in the Consultants' Listing, the go-to resource for those seeking OEHS professionals.
7. Laboratory and Registry Programs: AIHA Lab Accreditation Programs, AIHA Proficiency Analytical Testing Programs (PAT), and AIHA Registry Programs generate revenue through testing and credentialing services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

AIHA is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional membership association that delivers occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) education, training, certification, technical guidance, conferences, publications, and community services to nearly 8,500 industrial hygiene and safety professionals and the organizations that employ them. Core paid offerings include AIHA University eLearning subscriptions and certificate programs, the annual AIHA Connect conference, The Synergist magazine, the peer-reviewed Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (JOEH), the Catalyst online community, and Career Advantage job board, supplemented by subsidiaries operating laboratory accreditation, proficiency testing, registry credentials, and the AIHA Guideline Foundation which publishes Emergency Response Planning Guidelines (ERPGs) and Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs).

Product overview

AIHA operates as a professional association offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) professionals. The core offerings include AIHA University (education platform with courses, eLearning, and certificate programs), The Synergist magazine, the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (JOEH), the Catalyst online community, Career Advantage job board, Consultants Directory, and AIHA Connect annual conference. Supporting products include mobile applications (Heat Stress App), technical white papers and frameworks, the Mentoring Program, and Future Leaders Institute. AIHA also operates subsidiary organizations including the AIHA Guideline Foundation (managing ERPGs and OELs), AIHA Education Foundation (scholarships), AIHA Lab Accreditation Programs, AIHA Registry Programs, and AIHA Proficiency Analytical Testing Programs. The Commit To C.A.R.E. initiative provides free public education resources on airborne diseases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AIHA University: AIHA's education and learning platform offering webinars, courses, certificate programs, face-to-face training, and professional development for OEHS professionals.
• Catalyst
• Commit To C.A.R.E.
• AIHA Connect
• The Synergist
• Career Advantage
• Healthier Workplaces Show

Products and services

• AIHA University Comprehensive education and professional development platform offering online courses, eLearning subscriptions, webinars, certificate programs, face-to-face training, and the AIHA University Digital Catalog for OEHS professionals seeking continuing education and credential maintenance.
• AIHA Connect Annual premier conference bringing together over 4,000 OEHS professionals worldwide for education, networking, and professional development, with AIHA Connect OnDemand providing post-event access to approximately 100 contact hours of programming.
• The Synergist AIHA's award-winning flagship magazine providing news, insights, and perspectives on occupational and environmental health and safety topics for industrial hygienists and occupational safety professionals.
• Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (JOEH) Peer-reviewed scientific journal co-published with ACGIH covering research on occupational and environmental health and safety, available to OEHS professionals and academic researchers.
• Catalyst AIHA's exclusive online professional community platform with 8,000+ members for networking, forum participation, expert Q&A, mentorship matching, and collaboration among OEHS professionals.
• Career Advantage Online job board and career resource connecting OEHS job seekers with employers across all industries, featuring salary information tools and professional development resources.
• Consultants Directory Searchable directory enabling consumers and businesses to find qualified industrial hygiene and OEHS consultants by specialty, location, and service type; only AIHA members can advertise in the listing.
• Heat Stress App Mobile application (Version 2.0) that helps workers and employers assess and manage occupational heat hazards, supporting both indoor and outdoor locations for comprehensive heat safety assessment.
• Commit To C.A.R.E. Public education initiative providing free resources on airborne-transmitted diseases, including risk assessment tools, indoor air quality information, and vaccine and testing guidance for workplaces and communities.
• eLearning Subscription Annual subscription service providing access to AIHA's comprehensive library of online courses, webinars, and professional development content for individual OEHS professionals.
• Certificate Programs Professional certificate programs including Use of Direct Reading Instruments, Fundamentals of Occupational Exposure Assessment, and Legionella Waterborne Pathogens certification, designed for OEHS professionals seeking structured competency credentials.
• AIHA University Bookstore Online marketplace offering AIHA publications, white papers, frameworks, guidance documents, and educational materials for OEHS professionals.
• AIHA Lab Accreditation Programs Wholly-owned LLC offering laboratory accreditation services for occupational and environmental health testing laboratories seeking AIHA-recognized credentials.
• AIHA Registry Programs Wholly-owned LLC managing professional registry programs for OEHS competencies and credentials.
• AIHA Proficiency Analytical Testing Programs Wholly-owned LLC providing proficiency testing programs for analytical laboratories in occupational and environmental health.
• AIHA Guideline Foundation 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation overseeing development of Emergency Response Planning Guidelines (ERPGs) for 150+ chemicals, Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs), and consensus-based standards development used by emergency responders, regulators, and OEHS professionals.
• AIHA Education Foundation (AIHF) 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation awarding scholarships for students pursuing industrial hygiene and OEHS degrees, and funding professional development opportunities for early-career hygienists.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80% of members agree AIHA has helped them develop professional skills and capabilities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020General Agreement (MOU signed 2020) and Total Worker Health MOA (2022) with NIOSH, a federal agency under CDC. Partnership advances OEHS science and practice through collaborative initiatives.
• OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSHA Alliance partnership focused on workplace safety and health advocacy. AIHA members appointed to OSHA Advisory Committee.
• ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Defining The Science initiative launched 2021 to identify research needed to advance OEHS science. Collaborative on Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene editorial appointments.
• ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU signed June 2024 to advance indoor air quality and built environment standards. Collaboration on technical guidance and research.
• American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance partnership for advancing occupational safety and health practice across professional communities.
• Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU signed May 2023 to collaborate on ergonomic and human factors aspects of occupational health and safety.
• Society for Total Worker HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU signed March 2023 to promote Total Worker Health concepts integrating worker safety, health, and well-being.
• Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU signed March 2023 to advance hazardous materials management practice and professional credentials.
• National Safety Council (NSC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance partnership to promote workplace safety and reduce preventable injuries and deaths.
• Board for Global EHS Credentialing (BGC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on professional credentialing standards. Joint Code of Ethics promoting ethical professional practices.
• British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership for advancing occupational hygiene practice and professional standards globally.
• dBase MediamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to produce 'Healthier Workplaces, A Healthier World' documentary series launched in 2022, with Season Two launched June 2024. Docuseries highlights impact of OEHS professionals.
• AmazonmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerStar sponsor for AIHA Connect 2026 conference. Also co-sponsored Future Leaders Institute in 2022.
• DuPontmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerStar sponsor for AIHA Connect 2026 conference.
• SGS North AmericamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerStar sponsor for AIHA Connect 2026 conference.
• TSImajorGTM or Marketing PartnerStar sponsor for AIHA Connect 2026 conference.
• L'OréalmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPledged support to Commit To C.A.R.E. program in February 2023 to educate employees and communities on mitigating spread of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
• World Cares CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for disaster response and community resilience in emerging economies.
• International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance partnership for ultraviolet disinfection technologies in occupational health applications.
• Integrated Bioscience and Built Environment Consortium (IBEC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership focused on bioscience and built environment intersection for healthier indoor spaces.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aiha
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• Facebookfacebook.com/aihaglobal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aiha
• Instagraminstagram.com/weareaiha

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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