what is a registered analyst in the aar program?
Upon the formation of the AIHA Registry Programs LLC in 2008, we adopted governance for the programs that mirrored that of the AIHA Laboratory Quality Assurance Programs that had housed the registry programs previously. As we have grown our registry program offerings, we have found that the old governance was not providing the best support for the growth of our programs. Earlier this year we have transitioned our Registry Programs Board (RPB) into Subject Matter Expert (SME) teams. Each of our registry programs has its own dedicated SME team that is responsible for providing technical guidance for the program in that specific subject matter area. These teams also serve to provide technical review of applications, technical review of program policy and technical support of the program’s competency assessment or proficiency program. The formation of these SME teams ensure that each of our programs has the needed expertise to support the program and will help us to provide a more nimble means for integrating new registries into the Registry Program offerings.
The transition of the RPB means that we no longer have a board that reviews and approves the registration of AAR analysts and organizations. Organization registration is gained through meeting the AAR policy by submitting an AAR application and is maintained through the triennial application. Analyst registration is maintained through application submission that demonstrates the analyst is following the organization’s approved Quality System and through regular successful participation in the program’s proficiency program. We will now be using the terms Registered Organizations and Registered Analysts, in place of Approved Organizaitons and Board-Approved Analysts, for our participants who have met these requirements.
Registered Analysts will now gain their registered status when the results for the AAT round in which they gain proficiency are posted (so long as their application has alos been approved). Registration letters will be sent within 10 business days of the results posting. Analysts will no longer have to wait for the ballot to the RPB before registration is granted.
Later this year we will be offering an insignia to our Registered Organizations and Registered Analysts that can be used to advertise their registration status. We are working on the policy for the use of these insignia and will provide more information as it is available.
The AAR Policy has been updated to reflect this change and is posted on the website; as is a version of this document with the changes tracked so that you can more easily view them. Please feel free to contact us at info.registryLLC@aiha.org with any questions or concerns regarding this change.
We have moved
As of March 5, 2012, AIHA Registry Programs is located at:
3141 Fairview Park Drive
Suite 777
Falls Church, VA 22042
Please note that e-mail addresses and fax/ office telephone numbers remain the same.
Upcoming AAT Deadlines
AAT Round 101
| Results Posted by |
April 25, 2012 |
AAT Round 101 Retest
| Order Form Due |
May 8, 2012 |
| Samples Shipped ** |
May 9, 2012 |
| Results Due |
May 30, 2012 |
| Results Posted by |
June 13, 2012 |
AAT Round 101
| Enrollment Deadline |
May 18, 2012 |
| Samples Shipped |
June 1, 2012 |
| Sample Receipt Date ** |
June 10, 2012 |
| Results Due |
July 10, 2012 |
| Results Posted by |
July 24, 2012 |
Click to download the AAT Deadlines and Instructions.
**Contact the AIHA Registry Programs if you do not receive your AAT samples by the Sample Receipt Date so that replacements can be sent. Retest samples are mailed via Priority Mail and should be received 3-5 business days after the Samples Shipped date.
2012 Annual Invoicing Shipped October 21, 2011
Notice: 2012 annual invoices for your AIHA Registry Programs participation were shipped 10/21/11; invoices should be received within 10 business days. Reference and adhere to the payment instructions on the reverse side of the invoice when making payment. Please contact us at info.RegistryLLC@aiha.org or (703) 846-0755 if you do not receive your invoice, need to
change your participation or have any questions or concerns.
- Invoice Payment Instructions
To drop any enrolled analyst, the AAR Analyst Drop form 
can be submitted via fax, email or post. If you have analysts that you would like to drop for 2012, but you would also like them to participate the remainder of 2011, please submit the drop form and indicate that their last round of participation will be 100.
Submit contact or address changes for your AIHA Registry Program participation via email to info.RegistryLLC@aiha.org. Don't forget to include your organization ID number on the request.
AIHA Registry Programs' XRF Field Measurement Registry.
This new registry program is designed to recognize organizations and their affiliated operators that perform in-situ XRF measurements of lead paint surface coatings in the field. View our website for more detailed information.
AAR FAQ Revisions
The Asbestos Analysts Registry's Frequently Asked Questions page has recently been updated. However, we are seeking your feedback on questions that you would like to see addressed on the FAQ page for future revision.
- What aspects of the program are confusing to you?
- What was puzzling for you when you submitted your initial or last triennial application?
Please submit any feedback or suggestions to info.RegistryLLC@aiha.org with AAR FAQs as the subject.
Current Contact Information Needed
Please ensure that you have communicated any contact or address changes so that you do not miss any communications from us. Submit contact or address changes for your AIHA Registry Program participation via email to
info.RegistryLLC@aiha.org. Don't forget to include your organization ID number on the request.
Keep Your AAR Analyst Enrollment Current
Please review your current AAR program enrollment and drop any analysts who are no longer with your organization or no longer performing activities that require them to be registered. The
AAR Analyst Drop forms can be downloaded and submitted via fax, email or post. If you would like a list of your currently enrolled analysts, email
info.RegistryLLC@aiha.org and we will send you one.