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Links checked October 3, 2026·234 sources·By Kevin L., CRSP & CRST

CIH References: Official Sources for This Site

Every exam-body, agency and regulator source cited on SPEP's CIH pages, kept in one place so a link or a fee only ever needs correcting once.

HOW TO USE THIS PAGE

For exam scope, fees and application rules, go to the BGC documents first. For the disease-by-disease facts behind the biological hazards table, use the CDC and NIOSH sections. Each entry shows which SPEP pages cite it.

BGC exam documents 6CDC disease and prevention guidance 56NIOSH workplace guidance 40Regulations 60Environmental, ventilation and emergency-response sources 29International bodies 5Consensus standards 4Journal articles and technical reports 34
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BGC exam documents

The exam owner’s own publications. These define what the CIH exam covers, what it costs and how to apply. Check them before paying or booking.

CDC disease and prevention guidance

Clinical overviews and prevention pages used for exposure routes, incubation and control points in the biological hazards table.

NIOSH workplace guidance

Occupational guidance on controls and protective equipment.

Regulations

Binding requirements. Where a jurisdiction is not named, check the rule that applies where you work.

Environmental, ventilation and emergency-response sources

Air-pollution, air-cleaning, mold and incident-response guidance behind the community exposure and biological hazards pages.

International bodies

World Health Organization material.

Consensus standards

Industry codes that regulators and employers adopt; the edition in force depends on where you work.

Journal articles and technical reports

Peer-reviewed or agency technical reports used for enduring concepts. Newer clinical and regulatory guidance takes priority over older articles.

Read this before relying on a source. SPEP is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with BGC, CDC, NIOSH, OSHA or WHO. Administrative details such as fees, exam windows and eligibility change; confirm them on BGC's site before you pay or book.

Links were checked on October 3, 2026. If one has moved, tell us through the chat on any page and we'll fix it here. Each entry has a permanent name (for example #cdc-legionnaires-about) so links to it keep working when the list grows.