Indoor Environmental Concepts, LLC (IEC), an industrial hygiene consulting company specializing in environmental inspections of commercial, residential and public properties, is pleased to announce its founder and principal, Michael P Menz, CIH, CHMM has been named the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) primary representative to the ASTM D22.08 Committee on the topic of Assessment, Sampling, and Analysis of Microorganisms Consensus Standard. Appointed by the AIHA Guideline Foundation Board of Directors, Menz will represent the D22 and Z10 Standards each of which have international ISO equivalents. ASTM D22 specifically addresses workplace atmospheres and air quality to include assessment, sampling and analysis of microorganisms. Z10 is part of the Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) requirements, which seek to provide detailed guidance for employees, including those less familiar with the guidelines.
To be considered, applicants must be current AIHA members with demonstrated expertise in the specific area related to standard project and experience in consensus standards. The three-year term, which for Menz lasts into 2025, requires meeting participation and consultation with the Standards Advisory Panel (SAP) and AIHA Volunteer Groups (VGs) as well as reporting results and possible policy changes that affect AIHA. It is estimated that representatives will commit 100 hours annually as part of an overall effort to improving industrial hygiene nationwide.
“The AIHA is one of the most respected and influential organizations in the area of air quality and specifically in occupational workplace health and safety,” says Menz, a full time ABIH Certified Industrial Hygienist. “Being selected by this group of peers and other experts is an honor and I take this appointment seriously, recognizing the work we do can provide positive change and will be long-lasting.”
Indoor Environmental Concepts, LLC is an industrial hygiene consulting company specializing in environmental inspections of commercial, residential, and public properties. Founded in 2011, the firm has expertise in indoor air quality, industrial hygiene, workplace safety and air monitoring for real estate and property management as well as construction, healthcare, and manufacturing industries. The certified and licensed team regularly consults with K-12 public and private schools, universities and government on matters related to ensuring a safe and healthy environment for work and learning. Members of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), Environmental Information Association (EIA), American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) and other industry organizations, IEC provides rapid inspection services throughout New Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania and has its headquarters at 117 N. Black Horse Pike, Runnemede, New Jersey. For more information, visit indoorenvconcepts.com.
