June 3, 2013: Associations to Develop IAQ Body of Knowledge
Registry of Qualified IAQ Practitioners Will Also Be Developed
MONTREAL — The American Industrial Hygiene Association® (AIHA), the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA), and AIHA Registry Programs LLC signed a memorandum of understanding that will lead the way toward joint development of a body of knowledge for indoor air quality (IAQ) and a registry of qualified IAQ practitioners. IAQA President Donald M. Weekes, CIH, CSP; AIHA President Allan K. Fleeger, CIH, CSP; and AIHA Registry Programs Managing Director Mary Ann Latko, CAE, CIH, CSP, QEP, signed the agreement during the AIHA IEQ Committee meeting which took place at the 74th annual American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo (AIHce) 2013 in Montreal.
IAQA, AIHA, and AIHA Registry Programs will define the skills and knowledge a competent professional should possess and be able to demonstrate in the area of indoor air quality. A team of subject matter experts from IAQA and AIHA will collaborate to develop the body of knowledge upon which the registry program will be based. AIHA Registry Programs will be responsible for the long-term administration and maintenance of the program while IAQA and AIHA will provide educational opportunities for those interested in qualifying for listing in the registry.