TSCA Task Force Open Call Submission Form

Mission


To ensure that AIHA is speaking with one voice and one message with respect to how we as a profession are the right partner to support EPA in their occupational risk assessments and management, as mandated by the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).


Goals


  1. Influence EPA progressively and positively to more closely align with the manner in which occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) professionals conduct occupational exposure assessments.
  2. Demonstrate evidence (anecdotal and otherwise) of AIHA’s ability to positively influence how EPA conducts risk assessments (i.e., continue to shift EPA’s philosophy).


Strategic Objectives


  1. Serve in a strategic oversight capacity that helps direct, prioritize, and coordinate AIHA activities being undertaken at the AIHA Volunteer Group level to influence the EPA.
  2. Build closer relationships with trade associations, such as the American Chemistry Council, and other organizations to help AIHA amplify and broaden its support network.
  3. Provide messaging to EPA staff to educate them on the fundamentals of how occupational exposure assessments are conducted.


Structure


The TSCA Task Force shall not be limited to a specific number of members. It shall be open to both AIHA members and non-members to ensure we reflect the perspectives of OEHS and allied professionals. There is no specific requirement for a formal chair or vice-chair position; however, the group may accommodate such a request should a willing volunteer wish to step forward. AIHA’s Director of Government Relations, Mark Ames, will serve as staff liaison.


Roles & Responsibilities


  1. Work in conjunction with a designated AIHA Board Liaison, who shall report on the activities of the group throughout the year at Board meetings.
  2. Coordinate efforts with the American Chemistry Council and other allied associations with a vested interest in ensuring TSCA risk assessments are aligned with recommended practices as published by the AIHA.
  3. Maintain an ongoing list of activities being conducted within the AIHA, such as webinars and advocacy work.
  4. Draft and maintain a harmonized list of talking points that can be re-purposed for a variety of communication vehicles.


Measures of Success


  1. Achieve collaboration between EPA and an industrial hygiene/OEHS-based professional society, or School of Public Health, on occupational exposure limit (OEL) development.
  2. Where Existing Chemical Exposure Limits (ECELs) and OELs currently differ, organize a task force including EPA, NIOSH, OSHA, AIHA, ACGIH, and industry CIHs to understand the differences between the ECEL and the existing OEL to serve as clarification to industry.
  3. Succeed in advocating for the EPA Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) to require at least two CIHs with a minimum of 10 years industry experience to serve on the SACC.
  4. Gain EPA agreement to require a CIH to participate in all chemical hazard evaluations and risk management proposed rules.


General Time Commitment


  • Monthly virtual meeting (each lasting 1 hour).
  • One in-person meeting (may be at AIHA CONNECT – formerly AIHce EXP).
  • Email correspondence as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned (based on identified project needs).


Accountability


  • Accountable to the AIHA Board of Directors.
  • Agree to uphold and abide by the AIHA Bylaws, Conflict of Interest, and Code of Conduct policies.


Interested parties should complete the application and submit a current CV by close of business on Sunday, October 15. Incomplete applications will not be considered.


Our goal is to notify applicants within 3 weeks of the deadline stated above. In the event we do not receive enough applicants, this open call may be extended.


Thank you for your interest.

Please indicate your professional classification:*
Are you interested in serving as the chair?*
Do you agree to uphold and abide by the AIHA Bylaws, Conflict of Interest, and Code of Conduct policies?*
Can you commit to the time required to actively serve on this task force?*
I have a current AIHA Conflict of Interest form on file:*
I have read the TSCA Task Force Charter:*
Field of employment:*

Diversity

In our efforts to be representative of our membership population, we seek to build diverse and inclusive volunteer groups. We believe when people bring their unique identities, backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to our work, we achieve better results for everyone. Please consider providing the following diversity questions.


NOTES:

  1. You may decline to provide any information which you do not feel comfortable furnishing. Simply check “I do not wish to provide this information”.
  2. AIHA strictly limits the use of this information for internal demographic purposes (i.e., to better understand the make-up and representation of its volunteer community) and shall NOT share it with any third parties or use it for any marketing purposes. Offered demographic information is NOT used in open-call selections.

Race/Ethnicity (Definitions from the current US Census Bureau):*
Age:*
Are you fluent in any languages other than English?:*
Military/Veteran status:*
Do you identify as having a disability?:*
Do you want/need any accessibility measures to be able to engage in this group (e.g., transcription or ASL interpreter)?*

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Notification

Our goal is to notify applicants within 3 weeks of the deadline stated above. In the event we do not receive enough applicants, this open call may be extended.