AIHA Connect 2026 Final Program

At a Glance (IN-PERSON ONLY)

Saturday, May 30

Sunday, May 31

• PDC 105: Building Resilience Through Psychosocial Risk Management— NEW! , 395 • PDC 106: A Gentle Approach to Radiofrequency for Industrial Hygienists, Part I, 291 • PDC 107: Fundamentals of Process Safety Concepts for Laboratory Operations, 398 • PDC 109: Confined Space Safety Through Real- World Case Lessons, 388 • PDC 110: Legal Risk Management for Industrial Hygienists, 392 • PDC 702: 2026 Respirable Crystalline Silica and Other Minerals and Metals Symposium— Day 1— NEW! , 288

Sunday, May 31 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. • Registration Open, Hall J Lobby 7:00 a.m.–7:30 a.m. • PDC Monitor Meeting, 287 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. • Speaker Ready Room Open, 287 8:00 a.m.–Noon

10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. • Saturday AM PDCs Refreshment Break, Exhibit Hall I1

Full session descriptions can be found in the mobile app. Events take place at the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center unless otherwise noted. All times listed are Central Daylight Time. See the full list of Volunteer Groups/Committee meetings on p. 30 . All PDCs held Saturday and Sunday, May 30-31 will be held exclusively in-person. *PDCs require pre-registration and an additional fee

Noon–1:00 p.m. • PDC Luncheon, Exhibit Hall I1 Noon-8:00 p.m. • Badge Pick Up, Hilton, Level Three Foyer 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. • AIHF’s 40th Annual Fun Run/Walk Registration Open, Hall J Lobby 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. • PDC 601: A Comprehensive Review of IH Monitoring Equipment, 295 • PDC 602: A Comprehensive Look at Laser Accidents and Preparation, 294 • PDC 603: Chemical Safety Board Case Studies in Prevention— NEW! , 395 • PDC 604: Cannabis Compliance, Safety and Innovation, 298 1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. • University of Cincinnati Kettering Fellow Reception, Paddlewheeler Creole Queen 1 Poydras St., New Orleans, LA 70130 3:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. • Saturday PM PDCs Refreshment Break, Exhibit Hall I1 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. • Phila, NJ, and NYC Local Section Happy Hour, The Rusty Nail, Magnolia Room, 1100 Constance St., New Orleans, LA 70130 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. • AIHA and AIHF Recognition Reception (by invitation only) , Hilton, Jefferson 5:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. • ISS Forum 2026 and Reception (by invitation only) , Hilton, Jackson

• PDC 501: Ototoxic Stressor Risk Assessment- Identifying Sources and Managing Outcomes, 298 • PDC 502: Professional Ethics and Principles of Good Practice, 294 • PDC 503: A Gentle Approach to Radiofrequency for Industrial Hygienists, Part 2, 395 • PDC 504: Industrial Safety Practices for Flammable and Combustible Materials— NEW! , 295 8:00 a.m.–Noon • AIHA Board of Directors Meeting, Hilton, Royal 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. • PDC 401: Leadership, Influence, and Engagement for SIF Prevention, 387 • PDC 402: Mental Health First Aid Certification Training, 291 • PDC 403: Deeper Insights in Understanding Exposure Variability and Industrial Hygiene Statistics, 284 • PDC 404: Advocate for Hearing Rethinking Hearing Loss Prevention, 394 • PDC 406: Communicating Science and Technical Concepts, 292 • PDC 407: Strengthening Leadership Through People Skills, 388 • PDC 409: Using Systems Safety Controls for Non-PSM Systems— NEW! , 293 • PDC 410: Understanding the Rules and Art of Expert Witness Testimony, 392 • PDC 702: 2026 Respirable Crystalline Silica and Other Minerals and Metals Symposium—Day 2— NEW! , 288

10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. • Saturday AM PDCs Refreshment Break, Exhibit Hall I1

Saturday, May 30 6:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. • Registration Open, Hall J Lobby

Noon.–1:00 p.m. • PDC Luncheon, Exhibit Hall I1

7:00 a.m.–7:30 a.m. • PDC Monitor Meeting, 287

1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. • PDC 301: Mastering Soft Skills for OEHS Success— NEW! , 293 • PDC 302: The People Element in Ergonomics— NEW! , 294 • PDC 303: Process Safety Management/Risk Management Program Compliance Audit, 292 3:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. • Saturday PM PDCs Refreshment Break, Exhibit Hall I1

7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. • Speaker Ready Room Open, 287

8:00 a.m.–Noon • PDC 201: Leading During Times of Change, 292 • PDC 202: State-of-the Art Modeling for Industrial Hygienists Using IH Mod 2.0 With Monte Carlo Simulation, 294 • PDC 203: Designing, Developing and Defending Microlearning at Your Organization— NEW! , 293 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. • PDC 101: Essentials of Understanding Exposure Variability and IH Statistics, 284 • PDC 103: Workplace Hazards and Safety for Lithium-Ion Batteries, 393 • PDC 104: Hearing Protector Fit Testing Administrator— NEW! , 394

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