The regulations have excellent information on professional practices.
IH professionals will find this resource beneficial in allocating resources for assessing and managing occupational exposures to chemical, physical, and biological agents.
A contemporary air sampling practices and procedures book. Theory chapters cover a broad array of critical topics, including sampling strategies in the workplace and the community, particle and gas phase interactions, size-selective health hazard sampling, and calibration of gas and vapor samplers and aerosol samplers.
This is a good text covering IH issues for bacteria, viruses, and fungal species. Many IHs find themselves working with mold-related issues. Another good reference source.
An easy-to-understand text to help you understand the fundamental equations used in the CIH® exam formulas.
Provides very basic information on most industrial hygiene topics. Relatively easy read. Do not recommend purchasing if you have a good library or already own The Industrial Environment: Its Evaluation and Control.
Haz-Map is an occupational health database designed for health and safety professionals and for consumers seeking information about the health effects of exposure to chemicals and biologicals at work.
We call this the "Little White Book." It is a short list of facts and information on each industrial hygiene subject. It is great for reviewing information, but it won't help much if you haven't studied the material in another text.
The basic reference for ventilation. We recommend reading the first five chapters. You can pass the exam without owning this manual, but you will probably want a copy if you stay in the field for any length of time.
The most comprehensive texts available on the current practice of industrial hygiene. Dr. Perkins has done an excellent job of editing the text so that there is minimal or no duplication between the chapters by the various authors. The contributors and reviewers did a fantastic job of presenting the material in a clear and precise manner. The texts present technical information important to the practicing industrial hygienist in a straightforward manner.
| Name | Description |
| Board for Global EHS Credentialing | Formally ABIH, BGC is the credentialing body for the CIH certification among other credentialing programs designed to protect human health, safety, and the environment. |
| American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) | ACGIH® is a member-based organization that advances occupational and environmental health. |
| American Industrial Hygiene Association | AIHA is the association for scientists and professionals committed to preserving and ensuring OEHS in the workplace and community. |
A great text on radiation. Good reference book for your library, but probably not the best investment in studying for the exam.
A great book describing health hazards in a variety of industries. Describes many of the industries where IH really got a strong start. Many of us no longer work in these industries, but there are still questions on the exam based on prevalent exposures in specific businesses. Recommend reading chapters on welding, abrasive blasting, and surface coatings.
A great guide for statistics. Well written and easy to read. Very helpful for people with difficulty understanding statistical concepts.
A new favorite toxicology text. Written in a clear and understandable style with the general public in mind, this book is an excellent introductory guide to the history, concepts, and practice of toxicology.
This is considered to be the original "White Book." It was originally published by NIOSH and has been updated twice by the AIHA.
The basic text for noise and hearing protection. It is a good investment for your IH library, but not absolutely necessary for the exam.
An essential core reference for occupational health and safety practitioners, educators, and students. The newly revised, two-volume, third edition of "The White Book" includes comprehensive information on hazard recognition and evaluation, physical agents, the human environment, controlling the occupational environment, program management, and more.
A must-have. Excellent source of information regarding the CIH exam. Our instructors recommend reading it cover to cover. Don't try to memorize TLVs, but you should understand the basis for TLVs. It also provides information on many IH subjects.
Toxicology is among the chief disciplines used to address the full spectrum of potential impacts on worker health. This comprehensive resource covers fundamental principles and presents case studies that relate to the working environment. It is an excellent source of information on a difficult subject for the exam.
Learn the purpose and how to calculate the ventilation equations shown on the CIH exam equation sheet. Dr. Daniel Farcas, CIH, CSP, CHMM, visually explains the use of the ventilation equations found in his book “CIH EXAM Equations simply explained and with examples.”
