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Active Practice 2. Committees 3. Publications 4. Education 5. Teaching & Presenting 6. Exam 7. Approved Other Learn of Key Changes CM FAQ CM Events Database CM Credit for Educational Events My CAPs Account Ethics Document Library My Account CAIHs “ -- "My road traveled as a CIH has allowed for lifelong learning, serving and helping others, and saving lives." ” -- - Frank R. Scherffius, CIH, CSP “ -- "I take pride in having a CIH designation and hope that, in my current position, I can be a role model for aspiring occupational hygienists." ” -- - Chun-Yip Hon, PhD, CRSP, CIH “ -- " I am among a select number of CIHs in Singapore. Recently, my CIH has allowed me to switch from the electronics to pharmaceutical industries because it demonstrated that I have the high level of competence that is demanded by the pharmaceutical industry." ” -- - Fui Gan Ang, CIH “ -- " As a Team leader I stress the importance to my staff of getting certified and they all understand that its now expected if they want to be respected as credible and competent. Studying and getting the CIH was one of the best decisions I have ever made both professionally and financially." ” -- - Joseph M Gallucci, CIH, CSP “ -- "Having renewed my certification four times and heading for number five, shows that the CIH certification has generated a lengthy career path for me which has been consistently challenging, rewarding and fulfilling." ” -- - Bob A. Pfromm, CIH “ -- "The true value is still in the continuing education and professional growth I continue to pursue as part of the CIH designation. That decision to take the exam and work towards becoming a CIH changed my life for the better." ” -- - Melissa L. Black, MS, CSP, CIH “ -- "Over the past two years, I have been given increasing responsibilities that validated the knowledge and experience behind that credential which had given confidence to my current employer to hire me." ” -- - Timothy H. Kass, CIH, CSP “ -- " I have learned that jobs come and go. As long as I work hard and maintain my certifications, I will always be able to find another job if it becomes necessary. I am truly marketable with a CIH." ” -- - June Robinson, CIH “ -- " Being in Canada and working for a global organization it was important to me to have a designation that was well respected and recognized around the world." ” -- - Jeff Dinyer, CIH “ -- "I went to a comedy club and Rita Rudner asked me what is a "Certified Industrial Hygienist"? I said we were certified to clean industrial teeth. She said she was the comedian but I then explained how wonderful we are. I got free drinks." ” -- - Christopher Eident, CIH “ -- "Without my certification, I would not be where I am at today. I have a great job, in an exciting industry with the toughest of challenges. The CIH has made all of this possible, with room for further advancement." ” -- - Dave J. Crnich, CIH “ -- "As a CIH I get to work on a diverse group of projects throughout the country. I am not fixed to one industry or type of sampling and work with a team where we consistently upgrade our skills and work together to make sure the client receives the information they need while still being cost-effective." ” -- - Dawn Burton, CIH “ -- " In large organizations with formal EHS functions, being a CIH allowed me to remain competitive. Now as I am in the latter stages of my career, the CIH still provides credibility when addressing non-traditional IH responsibilities such as safety,environmental and sustainability." ” -- - Randall W Klug, CIH “ -- " I learned the progression of thought that was needed to properly scope investigations and ultimately provide professional opinions. My hope has always been to use applied science to provide answers and to help people in the workplace and the CIH that I proudly hold help me do just that." ” -- - Martha Boss, CIH “ -- " I doubt that I am going create a lot of gasps but the primary reason I obtained the CIH designation was to increase my earnings potential. I accomplished that goal within a year after obtaining my CIH credential by getting a job which paid approximately $25,000 more than my pre-CIH job!" ” -- - Greg Lomax, CIH “ -- "Many industrial hygienists put off taking the exam due to fear of disappointment and/or fear of difficulty. In November 2012, my dream became a reality." ” -- - Erin Sanchez, CIH “ -- " The CIH is not only a test and accomplishment to celebrate what you know. It is a humbling process to remind us that no matter how much we think we know, there is always more to learn." ” -- - Matthew MacFarlane, CIH “ -- "None of the lesser, easy to achieve, high pass rate, certifications now available in the IH specialties field command the respect of the CIH designation. I have found the CIH designation priceless in establishing myself as a quality player in the consulting field." ” -- - Cheryl A Sykora. CIH, CSP, CHMM “ -- " While the CIH certification is technical in nature the ability to achieve certification includes setting goals, developing timelines, aligning resources and comprehending complex technical information, all of which are critical concepts necessary for many senior level positions." ” -- - Perianan Periakaruppan, CIH “ -- "My Masters program in IH provided me with a solid foundation but studying for the CIH examination enabled me to become familiar with each and every IH sub-discipline in even greater detail than I ever imagined possible." ” -- - Seuri Tarurul, CIH “ -- " Preparing for the CIH was a major revelation. It provided me with the necessary reason to complete my synthesis of knowledge and become a much better, broader-based industrial hygienist that I am today, some 26 years after." ” -- - Joseph H Guth, PhD, CIH “ -- " The CIH credential truly is held by an elite group of dedicated, knowledgeable, and well-trained occupational health and safety professionals of the highest integrity." ” -- - Julie Pettijohn, MPH, CIH “ -- "The knowledge and talents of a CIH can be significant because we have expert skill at realizing value from risk management opportunities." ” -- - Marc Axelrod, CIH “ -- "I was SO excited to see Judith Foster CIH on the outside of the envelope! I did it! I have earned the respect of management & co-workers where I have worked. I go home knowing that I have made a difference and have helped people to have a healthy & safe working environment." ” -- - Judith A. Foster, CIH, CSP “ -- "The day I became a CIH, I instantly gained recognition from my professional peers and supervisors, ...