Nonionizing Radiation Committee 

Mission Statement

To provide a forum for exchanging ideas and information about nonionizing radiation and to participate in the development and analysis of technological and regulatory issues.

Goals and Objectives

Goal:  Assemble, evaluate and disseminate to occupational and environmental health professionals information relevant to the biological effects of nonionizing radiation.

Objective #1: Discuss and act on nonionizing radiation issues.

Strategies:

• Designate specific members to track and report on identified issues.
• Respond to AIHA Board requests to address specific issues.
• Promote the development of monographs, manuals, handbooks and other publications.
• Encourage investigation into those aspects of nonionizing radiations where present data are inadequate
• Identify and report on methods for detecting and measuring nonionizing radiation in the laboratory and in the field.
• Determine and report on the availability and adequacy of control measures to minimize exposure to nonionizing radiation.
• Solicit papers; organize sessions; and provide session arrangers, chairs and monitors for the AIHce.

Objective #2:  Provide education and training on nonionizing radiation.

Strategies:

• Develop new PDCs and keep existing PDCs up to date.
• Recommend new continuing education courses and updates to existing continuing education courses
• Sponsor or develop short courses and seminars.

Goal:  Actively participate in identifying and responding to nonionizing radiation issues.

Objective #3:  Identify, evaluate and comment on proposed legislation, regulations and standards affecting nonionizing radiation.

Strategies:

• Maintain liaison with other organizations.
• Develop and recommend positions to the AIHA Board.