The AIHA Laboratory Accreditation Programs, LLC offers a group of highly acclaimed accreditation programs that have been relied on in the global scientific community for more than thirty years. The legacy industrial hygiene programs, developed by and for the IH community, received early endorsement and involvement of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), while the lead programs meet stringent requirements established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (NLLAP).
The accreditation programs operated by AIHA Laboratory Accreditation Programs, LLC meet international program requirements established under ISO/IEC 17011.
NEW Message To Accredited Labs
2010 Policy Changes and New Guidance Documents Posted
February 19, 2010
Accredited laboratories and interested parties should note that 2010 Policy changes and new guidance documents (announced and generally described on the web site in November 2009) have now been posted to AIHA Laboratory Accreditation Programs (AIHA-LAP), LLC web site. Please go to the Policy Modules to review, print/save and become familiar with these new policies and documents that become effective April 1, 2010. A document summarizing the policy changes can be found on this page along with a folder with the policy documents that appear in the “tracked changes” format. The clean versions of the Policies are found in the individual links at the bottom of the page. It is especially important that you review new policy appendices and documents on measurement uncertainty (Policy on Estimation of Uncertainty of Measurement, Appendix G and related guidance documents/examples that have been posted.) As well, you should carefully review the new traceability documents (Policy on Traceability of Measurement, Appendix H and related guidance documents.)
We will be conducting a 90 minute webinar on March 11, 2010 beginning at noon Eastern Time to review these new policies and guidance documents. Reviewing the new policies, along with participation in the webinar, may allow you to identify any changes that you will need to make, as well anticipated documentation. More information about the measurement uncertainly webinar will be available next week. Also, next week you can expect to receive an email from us highlighting the differences between our prior guidance on measurement uncertainty and traceability and the new policies and related documents. This document will help you prepare for the webinar and navigate through the new documents. If you have questions or require additional information before the webinar, please don’t hesitate to give AIHA-LAP, LLC staff a call.
Regards,
Cheryl O. Morton
Director, AIHA-LAP, LLC
Look for New Forms, Policy Changes and Updated Guidance Documents in 2010
Analysis of Related Bodies
In accordance with ISO/IEC 17011:2004 (clause 4.3.7) AIHA-LAP, LLC has developed an 
Analysis of Related Bodies, and welcomes comments from stakeholders and other interested parties. Comments should be sent to Margie Breida, Senior Manager, Operations mbreida@aiha.org.
Why participate in the AIHA Laboratory Accreditation Programs, LLC?
We provide a rigorous third-party review which will heighten your laboratory's credibility and ensure that your performance is held to the rigorous standards that AIHA Accreditation Programs, LLC provide.
Your lab gets a listing on the AIHA Laboratory Accreditation Programs, LLC website along with other prestigious and well qualified laboratories.
Use of the Accreditation Logo in your advertisements and promotional materials which many customers look for in choosing a qualified laboratory.
Note: Accreditation policies and other documentation included on this website reflect the operations of AIHA Laboratory Accreditation Programs, LLC but may refer to the American Industrial Hygiene Association or AIHA since AIHA-LAP, LLC programs were once operated by AIHA. These documents may also include AIHA accreditation program logos. Please note that these reference documents have been contributed by AIHA for use by AIHA-LAP, LLC until the LLC adopts updated versions of the documents.