The first JIHO certification exam in Argentina will be held on September 6th, as part of Intersec Buenos Aires 2024.
JIHO is a non-profit initiative driven by Ibero-American occupational hygienists aimed at obtaining and maintaining a certification scheme for Occupational Hygiene Competencies recognized by the International Occupational Hygiene Association (IOHA).
The first JIHO certification exam in Argentina will be held on September 6th, 2024, at La Rural.
To be eligible to take the exam, candidates must meet specific requirements, including a combination of formal education in occupational hygiene, professional experience, references, and passing a Spanish-language exam. Once the requirements are met, JIHO grants the HOC certification, which must be periodically renewed to remain active, implying compliance with continuing education requirements and updates in occupational hygiene practice.
Both the review of the documentation (application to take the exam) and the right to take the exam once the candidate is approved have a cost that varies according to the candidate's employment.
Prominent presence at the exam
Thomas P. Fuller is Professor Emeritus in the Occupational Safety and Health Program at Illinois State University. He is a certified industrial hygienist and safety professional with over 42 years of experience in occupational safety, radiological protection, emergency planning, industrial hygiene, infection control, environmental management, and chemical hazards across a wide variety of industries.
Thomas has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and has taught courses on various topics in occupational hygiene. He has authored five books on occupational safety and health topics. Dr. Fuller served as President of the International Occupational Hygiene Association (IOHA) and as chair of the IOHA Education Committee. He served as the IOHA Board representative on the Board of Directors of the Occupational Hygiene Training Association for five years. He was the chair of the International Affairs Committee (IAC) of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and is the current AIHA Ambassador to France. He is currently the chair of the AIHA Microgrant Advisory Group for Emerging Economies. Dr. Fuller serves on the Editorial Advisory Board of the National Safety Council and on the Editorial Advisory Panel of the journal Occupational Hygiene Southern Africa. Dr. Fuller has been a member since 2002 and a two-time Chair of the AIHA Non-Ionizing Radiation Committee. He is also a member of the Workplace Health Without Borders Online Training Group. Thomas is currently the President of the Ibero-American Board of Occupational Hygiene (JIHO) and the organization's representative on the IOHA National Accreditation Recognition Committee.
Thomas Fuller's participation in both the IV Occupational Hygiene Conference of AHRA and Intersec, as well as his presence during the international exam, will provide an opportunity for participants to interact with one of the world's most recognized experts in our field, as well as offer him the opportunity to provide seminars or talks during both events.
