The Asbestos Analysts Registry (AAR) program, offered by the AIHA Registry Programs, LLC, was designed to recognize the analysts of organizations involved in fiber counting on air samples outside of established laboratory locations, primarily on the job site or in the field. All enrolled analysts must be affiliated with an AAR-Approved organization that oversees the Quality Assurance and Quality Control program that monitors the analyst. The program requires documented NIOSH 582 or equivalent training, adherence an established and documented quality system that is based on the quality control requirements set forth by OSHA in 29 CFR 1910.1001 Appendix A, the most current version of the NIOSH 7400 Method, the AAR Policy document and ongoing proficient performance in the Asbestos Analysts Testing (AAT) program by all registered analysts.


Note: Asbestos Analysts Registry and Asbestos Analysts Testing policies and other documentation included on this website reflect the operations of AIHA Registry Programs, LLC but may refer to the American Industrial Hygiene Association or AIHA since AIHA Registry Programs, LLC programs were once operated by AIHA. Some of these documents may also include the AIHA logos. Please note that these reference documents have been contributed by AIHA for use by AIHA Registry Programs, LLC until the LLC adopts updated versions of the documents.