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:

Review AIHA Content Channels to understand product types and approval workflows.
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

Name

Email Address:

AIHA Volunteer Group/Affiliation (if applicable)

Project Overview

Content Type

What type of product are you proposing?

(Please Select One.)

Relation to existing AIHA product(s)

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

Project Title

Project Description

Describe your proposed project in detail, including:

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

Project Justification

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")

Primary Target Audience:

(Please select one)

Primary Career Stage

(Please select one)

Core Competencies (Choose 1)

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

Secondary Core Competencies (Choose Up To 2)

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

Time Sensitivity

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

Critical (Needs to be completed within 90 days)

High (Needs to be completed within 6 months)

Medium (Needs to be completed within 12 months)

Low (Needs to be completed in more than 12 months)

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.

Which of the following AIHA Content Priorities align with your project?

(Select all that apply)

Big Data, A.I. & Sensor Technologies

Enhancing OEHS Communication Skills

Changing Work Dynamics

Total Worker Health®

Team Composition & Peer Review Process

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

Project Lead(s) (Person's Name)

Additional Authors

Sponsoring AIHA Volunteer Groups/Committees

Peer Review Level

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

Level 1: Content requires peer review by independent members (non-authors) of the originating volunteer group. Content is narrow technical or scientific scope.

Level 2: Content requires peer review by independent reviewers (non-authors) from several technical volunteer groups. Content is moderately broad in technical or scientific scope.

Level 3: Content requires peer review by multiple technical volunteer groups and selected independent outside experts. Content is broad in technical or scientific scope and affecting many disciplines.

Resources & Milestones

Supporting Needs

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.

Project Kickoff & Planning

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

First Draft Completion

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.

Peer Review & Feedback

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

Revisions & Final Draft Submission

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

Anticipated Start Date

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.

mm/dd/yyyy

Anticipated Completion Date

mm/dd/yyyy

Final Details

Potential Risks/Mitigations

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

Collaboration Opportunities

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.)