April 2025 In-Person Technical Seminar 

"What’s New in the World of EHS Equipment, Labs and Testing"

Thursday, April 10th, 2025: 8:15 AM - 3:00 PM

West Chester University (West Chester, PA) 

Registration is now open for the Philadelphia Section AIHA's April full day, in person technical seminar, "What’s New in the World of EHS Equipment, Labs and Testing," being presented on Thursday, April 10th at West Chester University (West Chester, PA).

This full-day technical seminar will include presentations on the latest in industrial hygiene technology, such as noise/vibration testing, gas monitoring, evaluation of mold sample results, and lithium-ion battery fire issues. Attendees will also have the opportunity to speak with representatives of manufacturers and suppliers, such as EMSL Analytical, Pace Analytical, Draeger, and Larson Davis, and to get some "hands-on" experience and discussions via exhibitor displays of products and equipment. 

This full-day seminar, which will include continental breakfast and a buffet lunch, will also provide the opportunity to meet and network with other area EHS professionals, as well as students from the West Chester Environmental Health program.

Agenda

8:15 AM: Registration/Networking/Continental Breakfast

8:45 AM: Introductions/Announcements

9:00 AM: “Uncertainty Budgets in Task-Based Worker Exposure Assessments (Noise, Hand/Arm and Whole Body Vibration)” (Jake Nurre: Larson Davis)

9:50 AM: “Evaluating Mold Air Sample Results Relative to Active Mold Growth in an Indoor Space” (Robert DeMalo, M.Sc.: Pace Analytical)

10:40 AM: Break/Vendor Visits/Networking Opportunity  

11:00 AM: “Portable Gas Detection: Sensor Technology” (Steve Kim: Draeger)

11:50 AM: Buffet Lunch/Networking Opportunity 

12:50 PM: “Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Investigations” (Eugenia Mirica, Ph.D.: EMSL Analytical)

1:40 PM: “Why do Mushroom Farms Smell So Bad?” (Overview of Environmental Health Program & Research Presentation) (Lorenzo Cena, Ph.D., MS: West Chester University and Students)

2:30 PM: Break/Vendor Visits/Networking Opportunity 

3:00 PM: Wrap-Up and Adjournment   

Cost: $65 (includes continental breakfast and buffet lunch)

Pre-registration and pre-payment of the seminar fee are required. The seminar fee is non-refundable, and the unused seminar payment cannot be applied to a future Philadelphia Section AIHA meeting or seminar. The registration fee can be transferred to another attendee for this seminar only. We will also not be able to accept any walk-ins on the day of the seminar.

To register and pay for the seminar, using Square, please use the link below:

https://square.link/u/dbxaYq95

You will receive a confirmation email from Square for your payment after registering; a receipt/verification of attendance document will be provided to all participants following the seminar.

We hope that you will be able to join us.