Connect 2025 Final Program

At a Glance All times listed are Central.

Tuesday, May 20

Sessions marked with : will be broadcast for Virtual AIHA Connect. Sessions marked with 8 are included in OnDemand. Sessions, schedule, and inclusion in OnDemand are subject to change .

TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025 6:30 a.m.–8:00 a.m. • AIHF 39 th Annual Fun Run/Walk 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. • Registration Open, 2300 Lobby 7:00 a.m.–5:15 p.m. • Speaker Ready Room Open, 2503 A 7:30 a.m.–Noon • TT-01: Honeywell FM&T Technical Tour, Southeast Corner of the Grand Ballroom 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. • E1: Research Roundup Hazard Recognition/Heat Related Illnesses, 3501 A 8 • E2: The Art and Science of Enzyme Exposure Assessments, 2504 A : 8 • E3: Particle Exposure Assessment Knowledge, Part 1 - Respirable Crystalline Silica, 3501 E • E4: Confined Spaces - Hazards or Risk Compounders? Room, 2505 A : 8 • E5: Mitigating Static Electricity in Hazardous Areas, 3501 H 8 • E6: Safety Tech - Hinged on a Culture of Trust, 2502 A : 8 • E7: Hazard Control and Incident Classification in Healthcare and Biomedical Research, 3501 C 8 • E8: ToxShorts - Occupational Exposure Banding Basics, 3501 G 8 • E9: The Benefits of Microlearning, 3501 D 8 • E10: Evaluating the Efficacy of RPPs in Protecting Nigerian Oil and Gas Workers, 2215 C • Standards Advisory Panel, Loews, Neptune Ballroom C 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. • LP1: Hot Topic: Achieving Multi- Hazard Protection With Secondary Flame-Resistant Garments by DuPont, 2206 • Poster Session 2–Student - Author Attend Time, Exhibit Hall D, Aisle 200 Full session descriptions may be found in the mobile app. Events take place at the Kansas City Convention Center unless otherwise noted.

POP-UPS , Exhibit Hall D, Aisle 1200 See schedule on p. 50.

• F2: Powder Handling Study Using Surrogate Material–Containment in Ventilated Enclosures, 3501C • F3: Particle Exposure Assessment Knowledge, Part 2–Ultrafine Particles, 3501 E • F4: Supercharging Traditional IH Data Interpretation - Update to IHSTAT Bayes, 2505 A : 8 • F5: Establishing Successful Research Partnerships in the Mining Industry, 3501 D • F6: Dermal Sampling and Risk Assessment for Solids, Liquids, and Microbes, 2504 A : 8 • F7: Everything About the New MSHA Silica Standard, 3501 G 8 • F8: ToxShorts–Respiratory Anatomy, Physiology, and Toxicology, 3501 H 8 • F9: Ototoxicants–Crafting Foundational Procedures for a Safer Workplace Room, 2502 A : 8 • F10: Emerging Nano and Advanced Particles in the Workplace, 2215 C • LP2: AI & Safety: Predict, Prevent, Protect - AIHA by VelocityEHS, 2206 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. • G1: Research Roundup Hazard Recognition/Exposure Assessment, 3501 H 8 • G2: Addressing Methylene Chloride Use in Research– TSCA, OSHA, and the Lab Environment, 3501 A • G3: Particle Exposure Assessment Knowledge, Part 3–Bioaerosols, 3501 E • G4: EPA’s Intervention Into Workplace Health and Safety–A Paradigm Shift, 2504 A : • G5: Addressing Trauma–Related Work in the Museum and Cultural Heritage Fields, 3501 D • G6: Streamlining Safety With AI Tools, 2505 A : 8 • G7: Welding Fume Exposure Factors, 3501 G 8 • G8: ToxShorts - Biomonitoring Basics, 3501 C • G9: What We Wish We Knew, 2502 A : 8 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. • PPE Fashion Show, Exhibit Hall D, End of 1200 Aisle : This interactive fashion show highlights personal protective equipment and clothing designed for a workforce of varying sizes and proportions that is appealing to a newer generation of workers. Come join the fun, and learn about new PPEC that is thoughtfully designed, comfortable, and fashionable.

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9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. • Exhibit Hall Open, Exhibit Hall D

– 9:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. : Exhibit Hall Networking Break – 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. : Nexus Lounge (for

12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. • Lessons in Leadership (for Students and Early Career Professionals), Nexus Lounge, Exhibit Hall D, Aisle 600 12:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. • TT-02: Labconco Corporation Technical Tour, Southeast Corner of the Grand Ballroom 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. • H1: Research Roundup Human Capital/ESG, 3501 A 8 • H2: Interesting OSHA Health Cases–Facts From the Field, Part 1, 2505 A : • H3: Prioritizing Safety Behind the Lens Without Compromising the Shot, 2502 A : 8 • H4: Breathe Easy–Respirator Fit–Testing, 3501 H 8 • H5: Enhancing Ergonomic Practices to Fit the Job to the Worker, 3501 C • H6: Case Studies and Lessons Learned of Sharing Occupational Exposure Data With EPA, 2504 A : • H7: The New Value of Safety and Health in an Evolving World, 3501 E • H8: Movie Matinee; A Day’s Work–Part 1, 3501 G • H9: Data Analysis, Risk Communication, and Exposure Risk Management in IHSTAT–Macro–Free v 2.0, 3501 D 8 • H10: Evaluation of Omni Count as a Real-Time Respirator Fit, 2215 C • VelocityEHS Community Roundtable for IH Pros (by invitation only), Loews, Northland 3:15 p.m.–4:15 p.m. • Career Advantage Fair: Career Connections Networking Event, 2215 B • I1: Research Roundup Aerosols and Airborne Particulates/Sampling and Analysis, 3501 E 8 • I2: Interesting OSHA Health Cases–Facts From the Field, Part 2, 2505 A : 8 • I3: Assessing the Risk of Heavy Metal Exposure from E–Cigarettes, 2504 A

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Students and Early Career Professionals), Aisle 600 – Noon–2:00 p.m. : Dine and Dash

• AIHA Main Stage Presentations, AIHA Booth 729 – 9:45 a.m.–11:40 a.m . : AIHA’s Free Statistical Analysis Tools–Which Is Best for You? – 11:45 a.m.–12:10 p.m. : AIHA’s Chemical Protective Clothing, 3rd edition – 12:15 p.m.–12:40 p.m. : The New AIHA Technical Guide for Wildfire Impact Assessments for the OEHS Professional, 2nd Edition – 12:45 p.m.–1:10 p.m. : Take Charge of Your IH/ OH Career–Roadmap to Success – 1:15 p.m.–1:40 p.m. : Grand Challenges – 1:45 p.m.-2:10 p.m. : AIHA Emerging Economy Microgrants Program - Current Grantees and Future Goals – 2:15 p.m.–2:40 p.m. : Unlocking IEQ Excellence– Your Guide to AIHA and ASHRAE Resources for Optimal Indoor Environmental Quality 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. • Career Advantage Job Fair Open, 2211 – 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. : Career Advantage Fair Resume Critiquing – 10:00 a.m.–Noon : Career Advantage Mock Interviewing – 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. : Career Advantage Fair Resume Critiquing 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. • ACGIH-AIHA Board Leadership Meeting (by invitation only), Loews, Pomona 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. • F1: Research Roundup Hazard Recognition/Heat Related Issues, 3501 A

QUIET ROOM , 2214 Take a break from the busy conference atmosphere.