Content Proposal Form

Introduction

This form is used to help AIHA evaluate projects for alignment with our mission, resource availability, and strategic priorities. Approval is required before starting work.


Before You Begin:


  1. Review AIHA Content Channels to understand product types and approval workflows.
  2. Gather project details (timeline, team, budget needs) to complete this form in one session.


Questions?

Email content@aiha.org for assistance.


Estimated Completion Time: 15-20 minutes.

Submitter Details

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Project Overview

What type of product are you proposing?


(Please Select One.)

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Indicate if and how your project relates to existing AIHA product(s).

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Describe your proposed project in detail, including:

  • Objectives
  • Key deliverables (e.g., report, webinar, tool)
  • Technical/scientific scope

Explain why AIHA should support this project, addressing:

  • Public/worker health impact (e.g., "Reduces silica exposure in construction")
  • Strategic alignment (referencing AIHA’s Core Competencies and Strategic Plan)
  • Target audience need (cite data or surveys if available)
  • ROI (e.g., "Potential to attract 500+ new members")

(Please select one)

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If "Other" was selected for Primary Target Audience, please explain.

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If 'Other' was selected for Primary Career Stage, please explain.

Please select one primary competency area (required). This selection will help us categorize resources and identify any gaps in content.

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Please select up to two secondary competencies (optional). This selection will help us categorize resources and identify any gaps in content.

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Updates to Books

If you are updating an existing book, have you discussed your proposal with the original publication authors and editors?

How will the original authors and editors be involved in the publication update?

Time Sensitivity*

What is the time sensitivity of completing this proposed project? Select only one.

Explain urgency (e.g., "Aligns with OSHA’s new rule effective 10/2025" or "Addresses emerging wildfire PPE needs").

Content Priority Integration

Content priorities are concepts or themes, which impact the relevancy and value of AIHA products. Implementing these priorities in volunteer-led projects will enhance the impact of the content. For more information about the content priorities, please click this link.

(Select all that apply)

Briefly explain how your project aligns. This priority focuses on helping OEHS professionals leverage cutting-edge technologies to collect and integrate data to inform risk assessment and management decisions.

Briefly explain how your project aligns. This priority focuses on developing the interpersonal skills of OEHS professionals to effectively listen to, relate to, communicate with, educate, and collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders to enhance the influence and value of the OEHS profession.

Briefly explain how your project aligns. This priority focuses on educating OEHS professionals on the implications of changing work dynamics and how the OEHS community can respond in ways that protect human health in the workplace and community.

Briefly explain how your project aligns. This priority focuses on ensuring OEHS professionals are positioned to be leaders and valued participants in preventing harm and protecting and promoting worker well-being, including mental health, using tools such as Total Worker Health®, Exposomics, and Total Exposure Health.

Team Composition & Peer Review Process

For more information on the peer review levels, please visit the AIHA Content Channels webpage.

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Peer Review Level*

Choose the peer review level that is most appropriate for this project.

List the people that will be providing peer review on this project and their associated AIHA Technical Committees.

List the people that will be providing peer review on this project and their associated AIHA Technical Committees. Additionally, please list the outside (non-AIHA) experts that will also be involved in the peer review process.

Resources & Milestones

What support do you need from AIHA (i.e., staff time, funding)? Please describe in detail to best understand budget needs and staff time.


Please note that approval of this proposal does not indicate approval of any funds needed to complete the project. If the proposal requires funding, then the volunteer group officer should submit a funding request via the funding request form by July 1.If any project requires funding, then it cannot proceed until the funding is approved through the funding request process (a separate process from the content proposal review process). The decision on funding requests may not take place until several months after the content proposal is sent to the Board.


For more information on this process please contact Melissa Jota-Espinoza.

Project Milestones

Complete the timeframe for each phase; include buffer time for reviews/approvals.

Define the planning phase duration (e.g., Month 1 or Weeks 1 - 2)

Estimate when the first full draft will be ready (e.g., Month 2 or Months 1 - 3). Base this on task complexity and team capacity.

Allocate a review window (e.g., Months 3 - 4 or 2 weeks)

Schedule time to address feedback and finalize work (e.g., Month 4 - 5). Include buffer for unexpected revisions.

Please allow time for the proposal to be reviewed and approved (approx. 30 business days) before starting work on your project.


If a funding request for this proposed project has been submitted, it may affect the project's start and completion dates.

Final Details

Identify any foreseeable challenges (e.g., delays, resource gaps, technical hurdles) and how you plan to address them.

Could this project benefit from partnerships with other organizations or external stakeholders? Describe potential collaborators and their roles.


(e.g., partner with ACGIH on exposure limit references, coordinate with a University for case study data, joint webinar with NSC on safety trends, etc.)

Provide any additional comments related to this project.

If needed, please upload any supporting documents to defend your proposal.

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