CIH

Education & Academia abbreviation · Professional Certification

CIH
Stands forCertified Industrial Hygienist
CategoriesEducation & Academia

CIH stands for Certified Industrial Hygienist, a professional certification abbreviation.

Certification for professionals who anticipate, evaluate and control workplace health hazards such as chemicals, noise, radiation and airborne contaminants. It is awarded by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene, founded in 1960 and now known as the Board for Global EHS Credentialing.

Example: A CIH tested the lab's air for formaldehyde before the renovation.

Usage notes

Requirements include a science or engineering degree, coursework in industrial hygiene, four years of experience and a rigorous exam. Holders recertify every five years. Industrial hygienists work for manufacturers, consultants, government agencies and hospitals.

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