#77 Industrial Hygienists and Infection Prevention: A Powerful Partnership

#77 Industrial Hygienists and Infection Prevention: A Powerful Partnership

From 5 Second Rule by Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)

February 10, 2026 · 47 min · Episode 77

About this episode

This episode explores the roles of industrial hygienists in supporting infection prevention in healthcare settings.

What does an industrial hygienist do, and how does it support infection prevention? In this episode of the Five Second Rule podcast, Grant Quiller and Spencer Baker break down their dynamic roles in healthcare safety. From air quality tools to construction oversight and water management, learn how their expertise elevates patient and staff protection. Packed with insights, humor and show-and-tell moments, this episode is a must-listen! Hosted by: Kelly Holmes and Heather Ridge About our Guests: Grant Quiller Grant is a dual certified industrial hygienist and safety professional with over 17 years of field experience. He has diverse experience across healthcare, construction, industry, and litigation. He currently works as an industrial hygienist in the Infection Prevention department at Novant Health serving the greater Charlotte, North Carolina region and beyond. Spencer Baker Spencer Baker is the first industrial hygienist at the University of Iowa Health Care. He received a bachelor's degree in public health from Brigham Young University and a master's degree in occupational health and safety: industrial hygiene from the University of Iowa. Over the past three years, Spencer…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kelly Holmes, Heather Ridge

Guests: Grant Quiller, Spencer Baker

Topics covered

  • industrial hygiene
  • infection prevention
  • healthcare safety
  • air quality
  • water management

Keywords

  • industrial hygienist
  • infection prevention
  • healthcare safety
  • air quality tools
  • water management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Novant Health, University of Iowa Health Care, Brigham Young University, University of Iowa

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