ABIH Provides Path for Industrial Hygienists to Rise to the
Highest Level The American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH)
administers the prestigious Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
program. Industrial hygiene is the science of protecting and
enhancing the health and safety of people. Health and safety
hazards cover a wide range of chemical, physical, biological and
ergonomic stressors. Those dedicated to anticipating,
recognizing, evaluating and controlling these hazards are known
as Industrial Hygienists. They are professionals dedicated to
the well-being of people – at work, at home and in the
community. Anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of
hazards have always been the prime goal for the industrial
hygiene professional. Traditionally, the Industrial Hygienist
became proficient by some combination of education, training,
and experience. Ideally, this knowledge is used to anticipate
when a hazardous condition may occur and then presumably, take
corrective action. But not everything can b