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January/February 2022
Journal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Volume 84, Number 6 View the IssueAbout the Cover The Moscow Mule cocktail is traditionally served in a copper mug. Given the acidic nature of the drink, there is increasing concern that copper can leach into the ...
History Project
"The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future." – Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States In 2020, NEHA President Dr. Priscilla Oliver (2019–2020) appointed a committee to study and revi...
HACCP Managing Food Safety at the Retail Level
Course Overview HACCP: Managing Hazards at the Retail Level is an online, self-paced course on the HACCP System and its prerequisites. The course is designed to meet the requirements for HACCP team and staff training and to provide fr...
HACCP for Food Handlers
Course Overview HACCP for Food Handlers provides a quick and effective introduction to key HACCP principles. In less than two hours the course will teach participants about HACCP's history, understand foodborne illnesses, ...
HACCP Basics for the Fresh and Fresh-Cut Produce Industry
Course Overview HACCP Basics for the Fresh and Fresh-cut Produce Industries is an online, self-paced course on the HACCP System and its prerequisites. The course is designed to assist participants in implementing a legally...
HACCP Basics for the Bottled Water Processors
Course Overview HACCP Basics for Bottled Water Processors is an online, self-paced course on the HACCP System and its prerequisites. The course focus is on the HACCP method to prevent unwanted hazards from being introduced into your b...
HACCP Basics for Processors and Manufacturers
Course Overview HACCP Basics for Processors and Manufacturers is an online, self-paced course on the HACCP System and its prerequisites. The course focus is on the HACCP method to prevent unwanted hazards from being introduced into yo...
Guidelines for Specimen Collection
Quick reference table describing basic guidelines for when to collect, how to collect, collection methods, storage, and transportation of clinical specimens (bulk stool, blood, vomitus, rectal swabs, etc) organized by potential agent.Go to ToolA...
GHS Training for US Workers
Course OverviewOSHA has revised its Hazard Communication Standard to include new GHS labeling elements and a GHS standardized format for Safety Data Sheets (formerly known as Material Safety Data Sheets). This course introduces workers to the GH...
GHS Training for Managers and Supervisors
Course OverviewGHS Training for Managers and Supervisors introduces the GHS, identifies implementation deadlines, and details the revisions to OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, focusing on the new product label elements and SDS format.Who Sh...
Food Safety Textbooks, Guides, and Practice Exams
For any foodservice operation to manage its risk effectively, managers must learn basic food safety principles, apply that information on the job every day, and pass a Conference for Food Protection/ American National Standards Institute (CFP/AN...
Food Safety Remains Top Government Concern
July 20, 2022Congress must be disappointed with food safety constantly being considered second to drug concerns at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)."Food safety is currently a second-class citizen at the Food and Drug Administration", said...
Financial Statements
Audited financial statements for the years ended:September 30, 2021 and 2020 | PDFSeptember 30, 2020 and 2019 | PDFSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018 | PDF...
FD312 Special Processes at Retail Courses
Course OverviewThis five-day, virtual course explores the specific types of food processing in retail food establishments that requires a variance and mandatory HACCP plan. Course content includes:SmokingCuringUse of Food AdditivesReduced Ox...
FD207 Plan Review Course
Course OverviewThis free, five-day, virtual course provides a comprehensive overview of the plan review process for retail food establishments based on menu and food preparation procedures with an end goal of reducing foodborne illnesses resulti...
FD204 Temporary Food Establishments Course
Course OverviewThis free, four-day, virtual course prepares participants to effectively conduct:An application reviewA menu reviewAn inspection of a temporary food establishment (TFE) and institute corrective actionsThe course also focuses on:Pr...
Excellence in Sustainability Award Winners
2016 Winner: City of Plano, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ & Sustainability DepartmentProject SummaryThe All in Together: Water Smart Plano campaign is an innovative, holistic approach to reducing water use through education and outreach. Summer water use...
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Tracking Podcast Series
The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Tracking Podcast Series features four different EH health departments and their tracking program. Each podcast shares the history, challenges, and successes of the program and goals for the future.Topics include:How the ...
Environmental Assessment Interviewing Skills
As part of the Colorado Environmental Assessment Quick Train series, this module highlights laboratory and non-laboratory techniques for identifying causative agents, types of specimens, and important considerations for the collection and submis...
Election Process
Elections are a critical part of the democratic process and are one way in which members have a voice in the running of their organization. Members have an opportunity to vote for candidates of a contested Board of Directors' office and decide o...
Dr. Bailus Walker, Jr. Diversity and Inclusion Awareness Award
This award is given annually to recognize an individual or group who has made significant achievements in developing or enhancing a more culturally diverse, inclusive, and competent environment. The qualified individual or group will demonstrate...
Donations
Donate Today As a professional association, we provide everything our members need in order to advance in their careers: Training and webinars for continuing education Online courses and printed mate...
December 2015
Journal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Volume 78, No. 5 View the IssueAbout the Cover In July 2013, an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease occurred at a long-term care facility in a suburb of Columbus, Ohio. A total of 39 cases were confirmed; of those c...
CP-FS Online Review Course
The Certified Professional–Food Safety (CP-FS) online review course has been developed by industry experts from across the various food safety disciplines. The course provides participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to help ensure s...
Authors & Contributors
The foremost mission of the Journal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (JEH) is to provide its readers with the latest research and advancements in environmental health and protection. Our authors, peer reviewers, and technical editorial board help support...
Congressperson Rob Wittman Visits Harris Teeter Store
April 25, 2022NEHA organized a site visit for Representative Rob Wittman (R-VA) at a local Harris Teeter grocery store in Williamsburg, Virginia, on Friday, April 22.Representative Wittman, cochair of the Congressional Public Health Caucus, work...
Congress Finally Enacts Omnibus Spending Package for Fiscal Year 2022
Date posted: Wednesday, March 9, 2022Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JDEmail of Blog Poster: dfarquhar@neha.orgThe U.S. House of Representatives voted on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, on an omnibus spending bill that would fund the Centers for Disease C...
CIFOR Resources
The Council to Improve Foodborne Outbreak Response (CIFOR) is a multidisciplinary collaboration of national associations and local, state and federal agencies representing epidemiology programs, environmental health programs, public health labor...
Certificates of Merit
Each affiliate in good standing is invited to designate one of its members and/or a team to receive a Certificate of Merit, thereby nationally recognizing one of their own for outstanding contributions to the environmental health profession.This...
Awards
In a world where environmental health professionals are unsung heroes, our association's awards are an opportunity to spotlight and honor accomplishments. Each year we recognize individuals and groups for outstanding contributions to the advanc...
April 2022: Direct From CDC/ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Services
Direct From CDC/ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Services ColumnJournal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (Volume 84, Number 8)Editor's Note: The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmental health ...
April 2022
Journal of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Volume 84, Number 8 View the IssueAbout the Cover Governmental food safety professionals (FSPs) play a critical role in verifying that the food industry is fulfilling its responsibilities. Without the ability to a...
Annual Reports
See our yearly highlights and accomplishments in our annual reports. 2023 Report Previous reports are viewable as webpages or PDFs 2022 | PDF 2021 | Website 2020 | PDF 2019 ...
Annual Educational Conference & Exhibition
We are looking forward to seeing you July 14 - 17, 2025 at our 2025 AEC in Phoenix, Arizona, and virtually, where we invite you to discover "Your Oasis in the Desert." In a time when challenges in the field of environmental h...
Affiliates
Our affiliates represent a grassroots network of state-level and sector-specific environmental health organizations. We are connected through a shared mission of empowering and educating environmental health professionals. Affiliate associations...
AEC Schedule
The 2025 AEC will provide the opportunity for attendees to earn continuing education credits in a variety of educational topic areas. Detailed Agendas Networking Events Our networking even...
AEC Exhibition & Sponsorships
Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors Gold Sponsor Our AEC & Exhibition is specifically designed to support the environmental health professionals and leaders w...
AEC Call for Abstracts
The call for abstracts for the 2025 AEC is open August 26 - September 27, 2024.Submit an AbstractAbstract Review CriteriaThe 2025 AEC Review Committee will review all submissions based on quality, relevance, impact, and originality. Prospective ...
Advertising in the Journal
The Journal, which we publish, provides peer-reviewed scientific articles as well as commentaries, reports, and review articles. The Journal also keeps readers up-to-date on current issues, new research, useful products and services, and employ...
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We can help get your business in front of environmental health decision makers and professionals with buying power. Reach thousands of professionals who seek industry products, services, information, and expertise to help advance their organizat...
Accomplishments So Far
Date posted: Thursday, June 2, 2022 - 13:30Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JDEmail of Blog Poster: dfarquhar@neha.orgAs we approach the halfway mark of this year, I thought I would reflect on the activities that our Government Affairs department has...
A. Harry Bliss Editor’s Award
Dr. A. Harry Bliss was the Journal editor in 1969, the year this award was first presented. When he retired, the award was named after him to honor his 40 years of involvement in Journal production. The A. Harry Bliss Editor's Award recognizes o...
Upcoming & Previous AECs
Future Annual Education Conference & Exhibitions2025Phoenix, ArizonaPhoenix Convention CenterJuly 14 – 17, 20252026Kansas City, MissouriSheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown CenterAugust 3 – 6, 20262024 AEC On-Demand Access Will Be Available t...
2021 Year in Government Affairs
Date posted: Monday, January 10, 2022Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JDI've completed my first full year as director of Government Affairs for NEHA and, as such, would like to list the accomplishments of the program in 2021.This endeavor is more tha...
2015 AEC
Imagine the New NEHA: Tools for Success Today and Making a Difference TomorrowOrlando, Florida! Almost 1,000 environmental health professionals flocked to this hot and sunny location to attend NEHA's 2015 Annual Educational Conference (AEC) &...
Professional Food Manager Online Course
The Professional Food Manager Online Course prepares those working in the food and beverage industries with the knowledge needed to pass the ANSI/CFP-approved Certified Professional Food Manager exam. It provides culinary and hospitality profess...