AIHA Connect 2026 Final Program

• N4: Determination Ventilation and Lessons From the Confined Spaces Field, 391 • N5: Transformative Learning in Relation to Confined Spaces and Asphyxiant Hazards, 393 • N6: Ventilation Needs of 3D Printing in Maker Spaces, 388 • N7: Aggregating Museum Exposure Monitoring Results, 395 [OD] • N8: Interesting OSHA Health Cases-Facts From the Field Part 2, 291 [V] [OD] • N9: Mechanical Integrity Program Nuances for Process Safety Management Compliance, 284 [OD] 2:15 p.m.–3:15 p.m. • O1: Research Roundup Risk Management, 291 [V] [OD] • O2: PEAK Part 5: Workplace Particulate Exposure Assessment, 393 [OD] • O3: Occupational and Environmental Health in the Digital Infrastructure Era, 295 [V] [OD] • O4: Dealing With Chemicals With No OELs, 293 [V] [OD] • O5: Best Practices for Communicating OEHS Concepts, 391 [OD] • O6: Pattern Mapping in TSCA Risk Evaluations, 395 [OD] • O7: The Launch of the New Occupational Hygiene Training Association (OHTA), 284 [OD] • O8: Fellows Debate: Strategizing Over OELs: What’s a Life Worth?, 288 • O9: Performative Metrics: Making Metrics Meaningful, 388 [OD] 3:30 p.m.–4:45 p.m. • Closing General Session: The Future of Work [V] [OD] , New Orleans Theater

9:15 a.m.–10:15 a.m. • L1: Research Roundup Exposure Assessment/ Chemical Hazards, 291 [V] [OD] • L2: Revisiting Legionella Regulations in New York: Recommendations From a Panel of Experts, 393 • L3: Deploying Physiological Monitoring via SaaS, 295 [V] • L4: Wildfire Smoke Exposure Management in Underground Mining, 288 • L5: Lessons Learned Over Five Decades of Enzyme Stewardship, 284 • L6: Confined Spaces Beyond the Norm, 395 [OD] • L7: Overcoming Challenges of Bias and Stereotypes in OEHS, 388 [OD] • L8: AI Tools Value and Ethical Use, 293 [V] [OD] • L9: Lithium Battery Fire Incident Indoor Air Quality Assessment, 391 [OD] • Poster Session 3–Professional, Exhibit Hall, Start of the 1500 Aisle 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. • M1: Research Roundup Work Environments, Occupations, and Industrial Processes, 293 [V] [OD] • M2: NYC Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak- Prevention and Mitigation Strategies, 288 [OD] • M3: Heat Stress Management Program Template, 391 [OD] • M4: Future Proofing School Safety With 3D Printers and VR Labs, 393 [OD] • M5: Practical AI for Safety: Deploying a RAG Model, 295 [V] [OD] • M6: Lab Decommissioning From the Lens of an Industrial Hygienist, 395 [OD] • M7: Designing Temporary Confined Space Ventilation Systems, 284 [OD] • M8: Interesting OSHA Health Cases-Facts From the Field Part 1, 291 [V] [OD] • M9: Enhancing Exposure Assessments With Exposure and Control Banding Methods, 388 [OD] 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. • N1: Research Roundup Exposure Assessment/ Aerosols and Chemicals, 293 [V] [OD] • N2: Better Learning With Groups and Games, 288 [OD] • N3: Managing Heat Stress in the Workplace, 295 [V] [OD]

At a Glance

Wednesday, June 3

8:00 a.m.-Noon • TT-W01-PBF Energy-Chalmette Refining, LLC, Shuttle Hub across from Hall G

Sessions marked with [V] will be broadcast for Virtual AIHA Connect. Sessions marked with [OD] are included in OnDemand. Sessions, schedule, and inclusion in OnDemand are subject to change. 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 . 6:30 a.m.-7:15 a.m. • Namaste With AIHA, Hilton, Newberry 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. • Registration Open, Hall J Lobby 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. • Speaker Ready Room Open, 287 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. • K1: Research Roundup Exposure Assessment/ Noise and Hearing Loss Prevention, 288 • K2: Research Roundup Exposure Assessment/ Laboratory Quality Assurance, 291 [V] [OD] • K3: EFCOG Summary of Common Heat Strain Technology Implementation, 293 [V] [OD] • K4: The Fastest Shift in Safety, 391 [OD] • K5: A Unified Response Framework for Wildfires vs. Refinery Fires, 295 [V] • K7: OEHS in Serbia’s European Transition Economy, 395 [OD] • K8: The Impact of Our Egos on Safety Leadership, Decision Making, and Influence, 388 [OD] • K9: Managing High Risk Confined Space Work, 284 [OD]

8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. • Quiet Room, 297

8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open, Exhibit Hall I2 Dedicated Expo Hours • 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. AIHA Main Stage Presentations, Booth 827 • 9:15 a.m.–9:35 a.m.: AIHA Biohazard Reference Manual • 9:45 a.m.–10:05 a.m.: Occupational Health and Safety Support for Professional Emergency Responders Students and Early Career Professionals Track, Nexus Lounge, Booth 1601 • 8:45 a.m.-9:15 a.m.: K10: IH/OH Competencies and Professional Pathways [OD] • 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m.: L10: Exposure Modeling in Practice: Ventilation Performance and Model Selection for Bayesian Decision Analysis • 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: M10: Imposter Syndrome in Science and Safety: Confronting the Inner Critic [OD] Hands-On Demonstrations, Booth 1239 • 12:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m.: Elevated Rescue • Activations ‒ 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: · Photo Station sponsored by