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Certified Pandemic Preparedness Specialist™ [CPPS™]
America and the World were not prepared for COVID-19, and according to the federal government, we are not ready for the next pandemic. IHMM has created the Certified Pandemic Preparedness Specialist™ [CPPS™] microcredential as our contribution to being prepared for the next pandemic. A Certified Pandemic Preparedness Specialist™ (CPPS™) microcredential holder is first a CHMM or CSHM credentialed professional who has demonstrated, through education, experience, and examination, the ability to identify and assess the risks associated with pathogens and their effect on public health, commerce, industry, and/or government operations.
“We created the CPPS as we believe that the country and the world were not adequately prepared for the COVID pandemic – and so are also not prepared for the inevitable next pandemic”
LeRoy Demarest, CHMM, CPPS,
Restoration Program Manager
U.S. Air Force.
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The Value of IHMM Credentials
Below you will see the credential badges that are now in each CSHM, CSMP, CSSM, ASHM, and Student ASHM certificant’s MyIHMM account. Every IHMM certificant may use these badges, linked as those below are to their IHMM credential page, for their email signatures, business cards, and other social media applications. You’re justifiably proud of the accomplishment of having earned your credential and you can show the rest of the world. Simply right-click on the badge of choice, save it to your computer, and then load it to wherever you want to use it, and please link that back to https://ihmm.org/.
EHS/Workplace Safety Credentials
Microcredentials – Emeritus Status
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IHMM Certificant Recognition
Throughout our certificant’s MyIHMM accounts are placed 10-year, 20-year, 30-year, and 40-year badges signifying their longevity as an IHMM certified professional.
With a link from your credential badge to the IHMM website [see above] you can not only stand out as an IHMM-certified professional, you can also promote IHMM credentials to others. Right-click on the badge of choice, save as to your computer, and then load it to whatever medium you choose.
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IHMM has Distinguished Diplomates and Fellows of the Institute badges to the appropriate people in the MyIHMM database. These two badges are accompanied by lapel pins sent to each of those distinguished by holding these designations.
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IHMM RECENT NEWS for EHS Professionals
WORKPLACE
- Chemical Safety Board to offer more details on serious chemical releases
- Study links sedentary jobs and irregular hours to poor sleep
- Independence on corporate boards benefits worker safety, researchers say
LABOR
- Michigan OSHA awards nearly $900K in worker safety and health grants
- EPA ends pursuit of rule on lead wheel weights
- Report details surge in Hispanic construction worker deaths
- Maryland lawmakers want stronger protections for public workers
- Unions don’t have standing to block DOGE Service’s access to DOL data, federal judge rules
INDUSTRIAL
- Lithium-ion batteries, firefighters and PPE: New research underway
- VA report looks at jet fuel exposure among military personnel, veterans
OTHER
SCHOOLS
- UPDATE: President Trump Signs Laken Riley Act Into Law
- Sen. Chuck Schumer Calls on Trump to Reinstate Federal School Safety Board
- Denver Public Schools Investigated by OCR for Converting Girl’s Bathroom to All-Gender Bathroom
- PowerSchool Data Breach: Report Finds Company Failed to Take Basic Cybersecurity Precautions
- Sacramento City USD Settles with High School Assistant Principal Over Racism Allegations
- Department of Education to Enforce 2020 Title IX Rule ‘Protecting Women’
- Update: Feather River Adventist School Shooting Victim Able to Wiggle Toes, Stand with Assistance
- Pasadena, Texas: High School Band Competition Shooting Injures 1
- University of Tennessee to Pay $250K to Student Expelled for Posting Cardi B Lyrics
- Trump to Issue Executive Order to Dismantle Education Department, Reports Say
- Trump Executive Order Urges Universities to ‘Monitor,’ ‘Report’ Protesters on Student Visas
- ICE in Schools: Districts, State Leaders Issue Guidelines for Dealing with ICE Agents
- Nearly Half of Muslim Students in Massachusetts Bullied for Their Religious Identity
- Houston ISD Parents Hold Student ‘Sick Out’ to Protest State Takeover
- Most Americans Oppose ICE Raids in Schools, Hospitals, and Churches
- UPDATE: Father of Apalachee School Shooter Requests Bond
- UPDATE: Utah Board of Education Says Schools Need $500 Million for Security Upgrades
- Lakewood, Colo.: Teacher Sentenced for Sexually Assaulting Disabled Student
- Campus Safety’s New Emergency Communications Survey Closes This Wednesday
- University of Central Florida Fraternity Suspended Due to Hazing Involving Nazi Swastika
- University of Houston Ups Security After String of Violent Crimes
TRANSPORTATION
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IHMM Joins Community Impact Coalition in Washington
Anticipating significant tax legislation in 2025, ASAE announced today the launch of the Community Impact Coalition — a unified initiative dedicated to educating the 119th Congress about the social and economic benefits of associations, charities, and other tax-exempt organizations.
The Community Impact Coalition is a national group formed this year to represent the non-profit community in light of unprecedented attempts to find new sources of federal revenue to finance tax reform.
The Community Impact Coalition is committed to ensuring lawmakers understand the value of 501(c) organizations and advocating against proposals that would eliminate their tax-exempt status. A wide range of trade associations, charities, and professional societies support the Community Impact Coalition, among them the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management [IHMM].
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IHMM Joins ASAE Executive Steering Committee on Tax Reform in Washington
As Congress prepares to debate the expiration of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the tax-exempt sector faces a significant threat. Major think tanks have called for taxing 501(c) organizations, and with a $4.6 trillion tax cliff looming, lawmakers are increasingly scrutinizing the sector as a potential source of revenue. These are the initial ways to raise federal revenue identified by House Republicans on the Budget Committee. There will be more.
To combat this threat, the American Society of Association Executives [ASAE] is forming a coalition of tax-exempt organizations to take an aggressive stand against all proposals that would burden 501(c) organizations with increased taxation. ASAE is positioned to invest $1M in strategic advocacy and communications counsel.
The Threat
• Increased Scrutiny: Lawmakers are questioning the value of tax-exempt status and considering whether organizations should pay more in taxes.
• Revenue Proposals: Think tanks have proposed taxing all non-donation income and eliminating tax-exempt status. This includes membership fees, investment income, trade show income, and fees for service.
• Lack of Understanding: Many lawmakers are unfamiliar with the scope and impact of the tax-exempt sector and need additional education on its economic value to the U.S. economy.
The Need for Action
• Coordinated Effort: A united front is essential to protect the ASAE’s 50,000 association executives and their organizations that represent trade associations, professional societies, and industry partners from harmful legislation that constitutes the tax-exempt sector.
• Education and Advocacy: We must have an ongoing and strategic campaign to further educate lawmakers about the benefits of the sector and advocate for policies that support its mission.
The Institute of Hazardous Materials Management [IHMM] has voted to contribute $25,000 to this national coalition and to be a part of the ASAE Executive Steering Committee on behalf of all of IHMM’s certificates. Our voices in Washington are critically important, more than ever in 2025 as Congress begins debating new federal budget and tax measures. IHMM’s Executive Director Eugene A. Guilford, Jr., CAE already serves on the ASAE Advocacy Council and now on the ASAE Executive Steering Committee on Tax Reform.
Eugene A. Guilford, Jr., CAE worked for House Republican Leadership in 1981 and worked on passing President Reagan’s first tax cut legislation, and worked on his second 1986 tax bill as well. For other associations, he worked on tax legislation in 1993, 1997, 2001, 2010, 2012, and 2017.
Digital Badges Come to IHMM
IHMM has selected BadgeCert to provide our certificants with new digital badges. In the coming weeks, every IHMM certificant will receive their digital badges for use in email signatures and other media to promote their validated credentials. Recipients of shared badges (e.g. employers, industry organizations) can rest assured that these are indeed verified and current. Using BadgeCert also ensures a greater measure of security that IHMM’s certificants are actually certified for their community of practice.
BadgeCert’s commitment to helping IHMM meet and exceed its goals includes providing certificants with expert-led strategy support services, a marketing “launch kit” with many ideas and suggestions, and 1:1 marketing support. These professional services are all included at no additional cost. They are a key differentiator that will help IHMM create a highly successful and meaningful program that leverages our feature-rich technology.
Every IHMM certificant will be able to download a wallet-sized version of their credential certificate, as well as an 8.5″ x 11″ full certificate in addition to the digital badges made available for electronic use.
600,000 For January, 2025
IHMM sent over 600,000 messages in January 2025 to thousands of private and public sector entities to raise the visibility of IHMM, IHMM credentials and those who hold them.
3,292,006 is the number of messages sent from IHMM in all of 2024.
Never before in IHMM’s history has this volume and magnitude of communications come from IHMM to the rest of the world.
One day at a time, IHMM’s mission includes building understanding in 50 states and 85 countries around the world of the critically important role IHMM’s credentials and our credential holders play as IHMM sets standards of excellence for professional credentials to advance the global environmental, health, and safety communities of practice.
600,000
EHS Jobs for CSHMs and CSMPs
There are 53,561 EHS jobs for CSHMs and CSMPs available on Indeed today.
There are 6,001 EHS jobs for CSHMs and CSMPs available on CareerBuilder today.
There are 30,578 EHS jobs for CSHMs and CSMPs available on LinkedIn today.
One of the many values of having your CSHM and CSMP!
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HMS Jobs Board
We invite our participating companies to post their available employment opportunities here. There is no charge for this service. HMS staff reviews each proposed posting for clarity and completeness before posting to the public view and may remove a posting without notice. Go to > https://hazmatsociety.org/post-a-job/
- Talent Acquisition Partner – Triumverate – Lawrence, KS
- Environmental Source Test Engineer – Reworld – Remote
- Director EHSQ – HELM Fertilizer Terminal, Inc. – Memphis, TN
IHMM 2024 Salary Survey Results
IHMM is pleased to release the 2024 survey of salaries underlying the workplace safety credentials salaries by job title. You may download the survey which is linked below.
IHMM Completes Its 40th Year
On December 3, 1984, the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management was created with the Certified Hazardous Materials Manager® [CHMM®] credential. John H. Frick, Harold M. Gordon, John J. McCambridge, and Richard A. Young created what would become an Institute that offers 11 professional credentials across Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods and EHS Work Place Safety communities of practice in all 50 of the United States and 85 other countries.
IHMM thanks its hundreds of volunteer leaders, thousands of certificates, and companies who support IHMM through strengthening its ability to extend its reach and allow us all to live up to why we exist our vision, and our mission…
Why We Exist
We believe there is only one Earth; our passion is to protect it.
Our Vision
IHMM credentials and competency standards are embraced worldwide
Our Mission
IHMM sets standards of excellence for professional credentials to advance the global environmental, health, and safety communities of practice.
The Dr. John H Frick Memorial IHMM Scholarship Program – Accepting Applications in September 2025
The Institute of Hazardous Materials Management is pleased to have created $32,000 in academic scholarships, divided equally between $16,000 for students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate education in approved schools and who are also Student CHMMs, and $16,000 for students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate education in approved schools and who are also Student ASHMs.
IHMM seeks to foster the growth and academic success of students whose courses of education, and participation in one of our Student certifications, will lead to those students becoming fully-certified IHMM credential holders later in their professional lives.
Go to > https://hazmatsociety.org/scholarship/
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Creating a Collaborative Culture
1,550 different conversations are going on in the IHMM/HMS Collaboration platform this week.
Do you have a problem you need to solve and want the opinions of your colleagues? We created the COLLABORATION platform to enable our certificants to network, learn, and grow from one another.
This is where we collaborate with the best people in their fields, always willing to help one another lessen the stress of our jobs, and where we strive as a team to make a difference of which we are proud.
You can collaborate here.
Access to COLLABORATION is through the same username/password you use to access your MYIHMM account. Are you having a problem? Contact Jimmy Nguyen at [email protected]
IHMM Recertification Videos
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Recert Video #2
IHMM is pleased to release two YouTube instructional videos about navigating the IHMM recertification process. These step-by-step videos easily enable IHMM certificants to start and complete a recertification application.
While the full recertification cycle is 5 years, IHMM encourages all certificants to start a recertification application and add certification maintenance points as they are earned to make the final submission quick and easy to accomplish.
Full recertification information is found here >> https://ihmm.org/credentials/#recertification
Questions about your recertification may be made to either Jimmy Nguyen [email protected] of Jelian Larbi [email protected]
IHMM Code of Ethics
The IHMM Code of Ethics is essential as it serves as a navigational compass that guides us all in making decisions that align with shared values and ethical principles. It provides a framework for behavior that helps to maintain integrity, trust, and respect in professional and personal interactions. For professional certificants, adhering to the IHMM Code of Ethics is a certification requirement, ensuring that your actions meet industry standards and public expectations. In the business world, a Code of Ethics enhances our reputation, fosters a positive work environment, and promotes accountability and continuous improvement in ethical conduct. Moreover, a Code of Ethics helps us navigate morally complex situations, ensuring that our actions are legally and safely grounded in our core values, such as honesty, accountability, and compassion. Ultimately, our Code of Ethics is about committing to a set of principles that not only guide one’s actions but also define one’s character and professional identity.
Everyone sees the IHMM Code of Ethics and signs an adherence statement upon making an application for one of our credentials. Every existing certificant sees the Code of Ethics again upon recertification and takes a short quiz on the IHMM Code of Ethics.
See the IHMM Code of Ethics video here:
IHMM CONFERENCES For 2025
IHMM will attend and support several conferences and trade shows throughout 2025. Last year, we participated in the Bay Area ASSP conference, AIHA Conference & Trade Show, Modern Day Marine Conference, ASSP Annual Conference, AHMP Conference, Environmental Navigator Conference, National Safety Council Conference, and FET.
Are there conferences you believe IHMM should attend that are not named here? If so, let us know by sending an email to [email protected]
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Welcome to the Future of Professional Growth with IHMM’s Mentoring Program!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Dive into a world of opportunity and advancement with IHMM’s dynamic mentoring program! Our experienced mentors are here to share their expertise, offer personalized guidance, and help you navigate both credential exams and everyday work challenges.
✨ Unlock Your Potential: Learn from industry leaders and accelerate your professional journey.
✨ Tailored Support: Receive personalized advice and strategies to overcome your unique challenges.
✨ Build Connections: Join a vibrant community of professionals eager to support and inspire each other.
Whether you’re a newcomer in the field or seeking to hone your skills, IHMM’s mentoring program is your gateway to growth and success. Stay tuned for inspiring stories, valuable tips, and exclusive insights from our mentors!
Embark on a journey of discovery and achievement with us. Welcome aboard!
IHMM’s Collaboration platform contains a “Mentor Match” module [see below at right] that allows mentors to signup designating the hours, number of mentees, subject areas, and length of time they wish to mentor – as well as enabling mentees signup requesting assistance in specified areas. The mentor match module does the rest by matching mentors and mentees.
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IHMM Organizing Broader Government Affairs Activities – Call for Volunteers
In strategic planning on August 17, 2023, IHMM created a strategic imperative to create a broader government affairs operation on behalf of, and with the assistance of, all of IHMM’s certificants.
- Federal Government – Regulatory
We need a group of people watching Federal regulatory developments to advise when taking action can be helpful and raise our visibility in the agencies. - Federal Government – Congress
We need a group of people watching legislation to advise us when taking action can be helpful and raise our visibility in Congress.
- State Governments – Regulatory
We need a group of people watching state regulatory developments to advise when taking action can be helpful and raise our visibility in the agencies. - State Governments – Legislatures
We need a group of people watching legislation to advise us when taking action can be helpful and raise our visibility in state legislatures.
If you want to make a difference in the recognition of your credentials and build on the successful record we have achieved thus far – we need you to volunteer. Learn more by visiting our Government Affairs Committee page, and get involved with government affairs. You can volunteer for one, two, three or all four of the segments of the committee’s work. That’s up to you!
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IHMM Proposes Changes in Government Recognition of Credentials
- IHMM is circulating a letter with the Intersociety Forum [ISF] to communicate to the new Administration the value of the EHS communities of practice.
- IHMM has filed comments in the OSHA proposed Heat rule, underscoring IHMM’s commitment to bringing our SMEs expertise to an important public policy issue as well as highlighting the value of our certifications and those who hold them.
- IHMM has filed comments on the OMB Inquiry concerning the EPA and DOL proposed regulatory measures concerning Methylene Chloride on December 13, 2024.
- IHMM Sent a letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, concerning the uses of professionally credentialed persons performing work for the Park Service.
- IHMM Signs Letter Opposing Reductions in OSH Worker’s Pay – The IHMM Government Affairs Committee has agreed to sign a coalition letter opposing reductions in pay for IH and OSH employees. Here is the coalition letter we signed.
4. IHMM submitted comments on OSHA Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH): Notice of Meetings concerning OSHA-2024-0002-0007, and highlighted the creation of IHMM’s Certified Pandemic Preparedness Specialist [CPPS] credential.
5. State of Maine Department of Environmental Protection is proposing to update Chapter 851, Standards for Generators of Hazardous Waste. In the current regulation, work is required by a professional engineer. IHMM is proposing to include an environmental professional as defined by 40 CFR §312.10.
All IHMM Government Affairs Projects Are Here
Beltway Buzz – Ogletree Deakins
NLRB: New Acting GC; Former Member Challenges Removal. There is a lot going on at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) these days. In fact, the Board may find itself embroiled in a case involving the constitutional powers of the presidency. Again.
- General Counsel Musical Chairs. President Donald Trump removed Jessica Rutter from her position as acting general counsel at the Board and replaced her with William B. Cowen, who has served as regional director in the Board’s Los Angeles Regional Office (Region 21) since 2016. Cowen has held various positions at the Board over the years, including a stint as a Board member in 2002. Thomas M. Stanek and Zachary V. Zagger have the details.
- Former Member Wilcox Challenges Her Removal. Former NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox has filed a lawsuit challenging her removal from the Board. Wilcox claims that her termination was unlawful, as the National Labor Relations Act allows the president to remove Board members only “upon notice and hearing, for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office, but for no other cause.” Wilcox claims that she was never provided a hearing and that the email she received notifying her of her removal failed to identify any neglect of duty or malfeasance. Wilcox seeks a court order reinstating her to her position on the Board. The lawsuit likely sets up a protracted legal challenge testing the president’s constitutional power to remove officials from multimember boards and commissions, such as the NLRB and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
- Board Operations Update. As the Buzz noted last week, with only Chair Marvin Kaplan and Member David Prouty remaining, the Board lacks an operating quorum. To address stakeholder concerns about the situation, the Board released a statement noting that field offices “will continue their normal operations of processing unfair labor practice cases and representation cases” and that “all representation cases may continue to be processed.”
EEOC Update. The EEOC still lacks a quorum and a Senate-confirmed general counsel, but there is now some clarity.
- After removing EEOC General Counsel Karla Gilbride, President Trump appointed Andrew Rogers as acting general counsel. Rogers previously served as EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas’s chief counsel. As such, there is likely to be substantial alignment between the general counsel’s office—which oversees the enforcement at the EECO—and the commissioner’s office.
- Like the NLRB, the Commission lacks a quorum (only Chair Andrea Lucas and Commissioner Kalpana Kotagal remain), which places limitations on its policy-making agenda. Accordingly, this week the Commission released a series of frequently asked questions (FAQs) addressing “The State of the EEOC.” The FAQs note, “The lack of a quorum of Commissioners does not impact the intake, processing, investigation, or resolution of charges of discrimination, nor does it impact the issuance of notices of right to sue.” On the other hand, the FAQs are clear that the lack of a quorum prohibits the Commission from engaging in rulemaking, issuing new policies, or rescinding guidance documents.
New Acting Director at OFCCP. Lauren B. Hicks and T. Scott Kelly have the details on the appointment of Michael Schloss as acting director and deputy director of policy at what is left of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).
DHS Terminates TPS for Venezuela. On February 5, 2025, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem published a notice in the Federal Register that terminates the October 3, 2023, designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), effective April 7, 2025. A second group of Venezuelan nationals who have protection through a separate TPS designation that expires on September 10, 2025, are not affected by this action. Federal law provides that there is no judicial review of “any determination of the [Secretary] with respect to the designation, or termination or extension of a designation, of a foreign state” for TPS. Jennifer M. Cofer and Kristen M. Tully have the details.
Anti-DEI Bill Introduced. This week, Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) and Representative Michael Cloud (R-TX) reintroduced the Dismantle DEI Act. In many ways, the bill mirrors some of the executive actions we have seen President Trump take with regard to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). For example, the bill would eliminate DEI offices, training, grants, and programs within the federal government. Unlike the executive orders, which can be repealed, the bill would codify these provisions into federal law. The bill would also prohibit the federal government from contracting with entities that engage in “a prohibited diversity, equity or inclusion practice.” The bill could serve as the subject for hearings and press conferences on Capitol Hill but is unlikely to pass the U.S. Senate as long as the legislative filibuster is intact.
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Regulatory Updates
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Environmental Protection Agency issues its Fall 2024 Regulatory Agenda – Read more here
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Department of Transportation issues its Fall 2024 Regulatory Agenda – Read more here
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Department of Labor issues its Fall 2024 Regulatory Agenda – Read more here
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House Budget Committee Hits Roadblock on Reconciliation – House Democrats Seek Leverage in Government Funding Deadline
House Republicans’ plans to advance a comprehensive budget resolution this week have hit a snag, delaying a key step in their push to enact President Trump’s policy agenda.
The House Budget Committee was expected to mark up the resolution to set the stage for budget reconciliation, but GOP leadership has confirmed that the process will not move forward as planned.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) had laid out an ambitious legislative schedule, aiming for the House to approve the budget resolution by mid-February. That timeline is now uncertain as internal divisions within the Republican caucus persist.
At the heart of the delay is an ongoing debate over spending cuts.
- In January, House Budget Committee Republicans circulated a 51-page document outlining potential policy changes and cost estimates for a reconciliation package spanning 11 committees.
- The proposal was intended to identify revenue sources to offset significant tax cuts and other legislative priorities.
However, disagreements over the scale of spending reductions have stalled progress.
- Initially, House GOP leaders proposed $500 billion in spending cuts, a figure that met immediate resistance from fiscal hardliners.
- In an attempt to bridge the gap, leaders raised the proposed cuts to $700 billion, but that still fell short of demands from members of the House Freedom Caucus and other deficit hawks.
- Some conservatives are calling for at least $2 trillion in spending reductions, a level that leadership has so far resisted.
What’s next: The reconciliation package is expected to address a broad range of policy areas, including tax cuts, federal spending, immigration, and energy. A major point of contention is the extension of the 2017 tax cuts, which, according to the Congressional Budget Office, would add $4.6 trillion to the national deficit over the next decade.
House leaders are expected to continue negotiations in Washington this week.
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March 14th Deadline for the Federal Govt Shutdown
With a March 14 government funding deadline fast approaching, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is urging his caucus to reject Trump administration plans to freeze federal funding as part of any bipartisan agreement to keep the government open.
Last week, the White House budget office ordered a pause on a wide range of grants and loans disbursed by the federal government, triggering mass confusion as federal agencies, contractors, nonprofit groups and other recipients of federal funding struggled to figure out which funds were or were not frozen. The budget office later rescinded the funding freeze, but not before it was blocked by court order after a legal challenge from a coalition led by the National Council of Nonprofits.
In a letter to House Democrats on Monday, Jeffries insisted that the freeze “must be choked off” in any forthcoming deal, adding, “if not sooner.” His remarks signal growing Democratic resistance to the tight spending limits favored by some conservatives as lawmakers work to avert a potential shutdown.
The federal spending freeze pushed by the Trump administration has been embraced by House Republican hardliners who argue that it is necessary to rein in government expenditures. However, Jeffries and other Democratic leaders contend that such constraints threaten essential services and would hinder long-term economic stability.
Jeffries may have substantial leverage in upcoming negotiations on government funding. In the last Congress, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) repeatedly turned to House Democrats for votes to approve must-pass spending because a conservative faction of his caucus will not vote for stopgap funding bills.
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IHMM Submits Comments on the OSHA Proposed Heat Rule
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released a proposed rule that would protect approximately 36 million workers in indoor and outdoor work settings from extreme heat. The proposed rule would require employers to develop an injury and illness prevention plan to control heat hazards in workplaces with excessive heat. The plan would require employers to evaluate heat risks and — when heat increases risks to workers — implement requirements for drinking water, rest breaks, and control of indoor heat. It would also require a plan to protect new or returning workers unaccustomed to working in high-heat conditions.
IHMM initiated collecting comments from its Government Affairs Committee, CSHMs, CSMPs, CHMMs, and CSMPs concerning this proposed regulation and filed the comments linked above on January 13, 2025.
As always, the initial portion of the IHMM comments discusses the strengths of its credentials and those who hold them, the required professional development that leads to recertification every five years, and the education and training provided to our credential holders through our Foundation.
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IHMM Filed Comments – Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Methylene Chloride Standard
The agency published an ICR related to its Methylene Chloride standard. This chemical is hazardous but widely used in industry, so OSHA closely monitors safety standards. The regulation of methylene chloride, also known as dichloromethane (DCM), is primarily governed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). (2024). A Guide to Complying with the 2024 Methylene Chloride Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). (2024). Risk Management for Methylene Chloride.
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). (2024). Fact Sheet: Regulation of Methylene Chloride under TSCA.
These regulations aim to protect public health and the environment by reducing exposure to this hazardous chemical.
IHMM Comments Filed 12-13-2024
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Professional Certification Coalition
Congress has started working and among our priorities is the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act that we started in the last Congress. This legislation would allow IRS 529 plans to use proceeds for certain certification-related expenses. We expect that bill to be introduced the first week of February, and we have also received strong signals that the legislation will be in the coming reconciliation package. Very hopeful signs.
IHMM is a member of the PCC. The PCC monitors state and federal legislative and regulatory activity affecting professional certification on an ongoing basis.
IHMM will participate in the March 5, 2025, Member Meeting and Capitol Hill Advocacy Day.
2025 State Legislatures are also getting underway and our first 2025 Watch List is below:
New 2025 State Legislation Watch List
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Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition – Senate Action On IHMM-Supported Legislation
The Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition advocates for beneficial workforce development policy to strengthen the economy now and in the future.
For those of you who were unable to join us for the General Election Recap Webinar that took place on November 13th, please find the webinar recording below to watch at your convenience:
H.R. 1477 / Coalition Roster
The Coalition supports the bipartisan, bicameral Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act (H.R. 1151), which would expand qualified expenses under 529 savings plans to include postsecondary training and credentialing, such as licenses and nongovernmental certifications; it would provide valuable tax-advantaged resources to more workers pursuing career growth, mid-career changes or alternative career pathways.
It is with great excitement that we write to inform you that the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act has been reintroduced in the House, with the bill number H.R. 1151. The current bill text can be found here: https://wittman.house.gov/uploadedfiles/wittma_003_xml.pdf. The text of the bill matches the language as approved last year by the House Ways & Means Committee, but without the separate section relating to homeschooling expenses that the Ways & Means Committee had added to the bill. As you will recall, the Freedom to Invest legislation would permit beneficiaries of tax-favored 529 savings plans to use the funds in those plans to cover costs associated with obtaining and maintaining high quality postsecondary credentials, including professional certifications. Under current law, 529 plans are known as “college savings plans” because they are predominantly used for college tuition; our bill would transform these accounts into “career savings plans” that provide flexibility to save and ultimately use funds that allow individuals to advance in whatever career path works best for them. Our bill has long resonated with a scores of lawmakers on Capitol Hill and we believe that this Congress will be the one that finally pushes the bill over the finish line!
The Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition is very much a part of this race! We have been meeting with key lawmakers and staff to ensure that the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act is included in the tax package. ASAE and TWC staff have been working with bill sponsors in the House and Senate to identify new co-leads prior to the bill’s reintroduction, and an announcement pertaining to these co-leads will be made over the next few weeks.
Important Stories for IHMM Certificants
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EPA Accelerates Hazardous Debris Cleanup After LA Wildfires
As of February 10, 2025, one of the most significant news stories concerning hazardous materials involves the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ongoing efforts to clean up hazardous debris following the recent Los Angeles wildfires. The EPA is working under a directive to expedite the removal of dangerous materials, including batteries, paint cans, and chemicals, from affected areas such as Altadena. This initial phase of the cleanup is crucial to ensure the safety of residents and the environment before larger debris removal operations commence. The agency faces challenges due to the extensive range of affected properties and the risks posed by materials like lithium-ion batteries. The EPA plans to temporarily store hazardous materials on federally owned land, a decision that has raised safety concerns among local communities. To meet the administration’s directive for rapid and safe debris clearance, the EPA is increasing personnel and deploying additional resources.
–Reuters
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Abolish OSHA?
As of February 10, 2025, a significant workplace safety story in the United States involves recent proposals by some Republican lawmakers to disband the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Established in 1970 under the U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA is responsible for ensuring safe working conditions by setting and enforcing standards to prevent workplace hazards. The push to eliminate OSHA has intensified following its enforcement of COVID-19 vaccination measures during the Biden Administration. Proponents of disbanding argue that federal regulation of private workplaces is unconstitutional and advocate for state-level oversight instead. However, critics warn that abolishing OSHA could lead to decreased workplace safety, as companies might not voluntarily maintain safety standards without federal enforcement.
Rep. Andy Biggs [R-AZ, CD] has sponsored H.R. 86, the “Nullify Occupational Safety and Health Administration Act.” which as of this writing has no co-sponsors, and the same legislation in the last Congress went nowhere.
See > https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr86/BILLS-119hr86ih.pdf
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Trump directs agencies to cut 10 regulations for every new one
President Donald Trump has issued an Executive Order directing federal agencies to eliminate 10 regulations for each new one they introduce.
Signed on Jan. 31, the order is similar to the “2-for-1” Executive Order issued by Trump in January 2017. A fact sheet that accompanies the new order claims the administration eliminated more than five regulations for each new one during the president’s first term.
“This Executive Order builds on President Trump’s previous success to improve daily lives of the American people by reducing unnecessary, burdensome and costly federal regulations,” the fact sheet states.
A 2017 guidance memo from the White House clarified that the Executive Order would apply only to “significant regulatory actions” – those with an estimated “annual effect on the economy” of $100 million or more. It remains to be seen whether another guidance memo will follow this new order.
Read more by Clicking Here.
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Safe+Sound Week 2025 – August 11-17, 2025
Safe + Sound Week will be August 11-17, 2025. This year’s focus area is emergency preparedness and response. Stay tuned for more information!
Response-Ready Workplace Challenge
Workplace emergencies can happen at any time. It’s important for workers to be aware of emergency procedures and know what to do in case of an emergency. Are your workers familiar with your emergency action plan (EAP)?
Prepare for Safe + Sound Week 2025! Take the Response-Ready Workplace Challenge.
- Review your EAP.
- Hold a toolbox talk or safety meeting to review your EAP.
- Download your challenge coin.
Share that you took the challenge on social media using #SafeAndSoundAtWork and #ResponseReady.
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FY2025 STOP School Violence Program Funding
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has announced the FY2025 STOP School Violence Program funding opportunity. This program aims to enhance school security by implementing evidence-based measures to prevent violence. These measures include training for students, school personnel, and law enforcement and implementing technology and infrastructure to improve school safety.
Here are key details about the opportunity:
- Purpose: To develop or improve violence prevention programs and school safety initiatives that address the unique needs of schools and communities.
- Eligibility: Local and tribal governments, state agencies, public and private schools, and non-profit organizations are typically eligible to apply.
- Funding Uses:
- Training to prevent student violence against others and themselves.
- Development of threat assessment and intervention teams.
- Technologies or systems to address school violence.
For comprehensive information on the FY2025 STOP School Violence Program funding opportunity, please refer to the official solicitation document provided by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA):
This document offers detailed guidance on eligibility criteria, application procedures, funding categories, and program requirements. It is essential to review this solicitation thoroughly to ensure a complete and accurate application.
Additionally, the BJA’s official website provides a list of current funding opportunities, including the FY2025 STOP School Violence Program:
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- 2/19 – Preventing Mass Attacks in Our Communities
Hosted by the Department of Homeland Security - 3/19 – Enhancing School Safety Using Behavioral Threat Assessment
Hosted by the Department of Homeland Security
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Exploring Careers in Sustainability: Job Titles, Career Paths, and More
Sustainability has become a common topic in politics, work, and life. The rapidly growing awareness of environmental preservation, ethical consumption, and the consequences of past and current political and economic practices are all reflected in the job market, where the demand for sustainability professionals is booming.
Multiple factors are contributing to this change, including the incorporation of sustainability practices into business strategy. Companies have shifted their models for success to account for the long-term environmental effects, ethics, labor, and logistical implications of their business practices.
Read more here.
IHMM Credential Recognition
The highest priority of IHMM’s Government Affairs Committee is the recognition of IHMM’s credentials by government. We have made substantial progress in the two years we have undertaken this endeavor, as outlined in detail here > https://ihmm.org/credential-recognition/
In this project we have 45-in-5, increasing the number of states that recognize IHMM credentials.
- We have already succeeded in 13 states – New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Indiana, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Minnesota, Arkansas, Oklahoma. Ohio, North Dakota, and Georgia. [Red states in the map above]. These are states where IHMM credentials are cited or 40 CFR 312.10 is cited by reference.
- We have partially succeeded in another 16 states – Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Arizona, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Florida, Delaware, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Maine. [Orange/Black Stripe states in the map above] These are states where the requirements of an “environmental professional” or QEP are cited that coincide with an IHMM credential so that relatively little work would need to be done to clarify the desired outcome.
- We have 21 states where no reference to an IHMM credential is made in either statute or regulation, nor is there anything defined in the area of an environmental professional. These states will require legislation or regulatory work. [Yellow states in the map above].
in January 2022 Gene Guilford released the 40 CFR § 312.10 EPA regulation that states a private certification that meets or exceeds the requirements of the regulation is an Environmental Professional under the regulation. Here is the crosswalk between the 40 CFR § 312.10 EPA regulation and the Certified Hazardous Materials Manager [CHMM] blueprint. The CHMM meets or exceeds the requirements of an Environmental Professional.
Here’s what we ask each volunteer to do:
- Watch legislative and regulatory developments in your state that provide an opportunity for us to create amendments or other interventions
- Be willing to speak with regulators and legislators in your area about the recognition efforts we craft together
News from IHMM Affiliates
AHMP News
AHMP is thrilled to announce Robert Bilott as the Keynote Speaker for the 2025 EHS HAZMAT Summit! Robert Bilott is the tenacious environmental lawyer who became “DuPont’s worst nightmare,” according to The New York Times. The story in his book, Exposure: Poisoned Water, Corporate Greed, and One Lawyer’s Twenty-Year Battle Against Dupont, inspired the major motion picture, Dark Waters, featuring Academy Award winner Mark Ruffalo as Rob Bilott.
- Save the date for the 2025 EHS HazMat Summit which will be held in Louisville, KY, on September 8-11, 2025
- Call for Abstracts AHMP is now accepting abstracts for the 2025 EHS HAZMAT Summit to be held in September in Louisville, Kentucky. Submitting an abstract is a great way to share your knowledge and experience with colleagues, allowing you to showcase technical solutions, regulatory expertise, project successes, or case studies to help educate the conference attendees. Another benefit is that you can also earn valuable certification maintenance points for attending and presenting. To learn more and submit your abstract(s) visit https://www.ahmpnet.org/call-for-abstracts
- Award Nominations The AHMP Awards program recognizes and honors individuals, chapters, and organizations for outstanding contributions in education, training, research, organizational development, operations, and performance that further AHMP’s Strategic Plan. There are four Professional Member awards, three Chapter awards, and two AHMP “Friend” awards. Nominations are being accepted now through April 30th. Visit https://www.ahmpnet.org/awards-program to learn more and submit a nomination.
AHMP Webinars
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National Safety Council
IHMM is a member of the National Safety Council and is pleased to bring this important information to all of its certificants.
NSC News
- Ethylene oxide exposure: EPA aims to protect workers, lower emissions
- New video for tower workers: Is that training certificate legit?
- Kentucky bill would allow tow trucks to display blue flashing lights
- Chemical Safety Board urges facilities to prepare for extreme-weather emergencies
- Workplace violence and harassment prevention: New manual from ILO
- Formaldehyde an ‘unreasonable risk’ to some workers, EPA says
NSC Webinars
ASSP News
- Feb 13-Mar 13 – Advanced Safety Management Methods
- Feb 13 – Mar 13 – Influential Leadership Skills
- Feb 27 – Mar 27 – Risk Assessment and Management for Safety Professionals
- Feb 27 – Mar 27 – Corporate Safety Management(25FEB27)
- Feb 27 – Mar 27 – Prevention through Design
- Feb 27 – Mar 27 – Safety Management I
For a complete list of ASSP Webinars, click here.
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Hazardous Materials Society
IHMM and HMS
The graphic to the left illustrates the relationship between IHMM and HMS. IHMM formed HMS to serve IHMM’s certificants. IHMM offers a variety of professional credentials and HMS creates education and training programs to serve the applicants and certificants of those credentials.
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Oklahoma State University Becomes an HMS Training Partner
IHMM is pleased to announce that Oklahoma State University’s College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology [CEAT], has become an HMS Training Partner. OSU brings its Environmental Management Certificate Program to us, which runs April 7-11, 2025.
Date | Course | Location |
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April 7-11, 2025 | OSU CEAT – Environmental Management Certificate | OSU-Tulsa, OK |
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University of Cincinnati, OSHA Training Institute, IHMM, and HMS’ Training Partner Offers Courses for 2025
Date | Course | Location |
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Daily | OSHA #511 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry | Online |
Aarcher Institute, IHMM, and HMS’ Training Partner Offers Courses for 2025!
Date | Course | Location |
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Feb 19-20, 2025 | Auditing For Environmental Compliance | Online and In-Person |
Feb 25-28, 2025 | THE ORIGINAL ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE BOOTCAMP™ – Virtual PT | Online and In-Person |
Mar 11-14, 2025 | THE ORIGINAL ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE BOOTCAMP™ | In-Person |
March 18-20, 2025 | CLEAN AIR COMPLIANCE MANAGER™ | Online and In-Person |
March 25-26, 2025 | INDUSTRIAL STORMWATER COMPLIANCE MANAGER | Online and In-Person |
April 1-4, 2025 | THE ORIGINAL ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE BOOTCAMP™ | Online and In-Person |
April 8-9, 2025 | WASTEWATER COMPLIANCE MANAGER™ | Online and In-Person |
April 15-16, 2025 | SPCC COMPLIANCE MANAGER | Online and In-Person |
April 17-18, 2025 | Online and In-Person | |
April 22-25, 2025 | Online and In-Person | |
May 13-16, 2025 | THE ORIGINAL ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE BOOTCAMP™ | In-Person – Denver |
May 20-21, 2025 | In-Person | |
June 3-6, 2025 | Annapolis | |
June 10-11, 2025 | Annapolis | |
June 24-26, 2025 | Annapolis | |
June 24-27, 2025 | Hilton Head, SC | |
July 15-18, 2025 | Annapolis – Online | |
July 29-31, 2025 | Annapolis | |
August 12-13, 2025 | Annapolis – Online | |
August 12-15, 2025 | Honolulu, HI | |
August 26-27, 2025 | Nashville | |
September 9-11, 2025 | Annapolis | |
September 16-19, 2025 | Annapolis | |
September 30-Oct 1 | Annapolis | |
Oct 28-29, 2025 | Online | |
Oct 30-31, 2025 | Annapolis – Online | |
Nov 4-7, 2025 | Annapolis – Online | |
Dec 2-3, 2025 | AUDITING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE™ | Annapolis – Online |
AIHA, HMS Training Partner, Adds Courses for IHMM Certificants
American Industrial Hygiene Association [AIHA] an HMS training partner, has added its first of many courses approved in advance for earning IHMM recertification certification maintenance points. We are pleased to promote these programs in support of IHMM certificants holding the CHMM, CHMP, CSHM, and CSMP credentials. Thank you, AIHA.
Bowen EHS, HMS Training Partner, Adds Courses for IHMM Certificants for 2025
Bowen EHS, an HMS training partner, has had 4 courses approved in advance for earning IHMM recertification certification maintenance points. We are pleased to promote these programs as reviewed and approved by the HMS Education and Training Committee. Thank you Bowen EHS and thanks HMS’ Education and Training Committee.
Thank you Bowen EHS for contributing programs enabling IHMM certificants to engage in professional development and earn important CMPs!
Date | Course | Location |
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Daily | Emergency Management Self-Paced PDC | Online |
Daily | The CHMM Practice Tool | Online |
Daily | The Companion Toolkit | Online |
Easily Find Courses to Help You Pass IHMM Credential Exams
A core mission of EHS is education and training. Part of that mission includes assembling the best and most effective courses to assist IHMM applicants in passing their IHMM credential exams.
CSHM™ Prep Courses
CSMP™ Prep Courses
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HMS Makes Finding Courses to Earn CMPs Easy
Every year more than 1,600 IHMM certificants have to recertify their credentials, evidenced their continuing commitment to improvement and learning to elevate their professional credential.
Earning Certification Maintenance Points [CMPs] is illustrated under Recertification of Your Credential, that includes the Recertification Claims Manual – Appendix A, that details all of the ways a certificant may earn CMPs > https://ihmm.org/recertification-claims/
Having mastered that manual, how does an IHMM certificant find courses to earn CMPs?
HMS has made that simple and easy.
- Go to https://hazmatsociety.org/education-training/
- Scroll down until you see a row of buttons…click on the CMPs button
The system will then generate all of the courses on the HMS E&T platform with IHMM CMPs already attached.
The next developments by the HMS E&T committee will refine available courses’ CMPs by individual credential!
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Donate to HMS
One of the most important projects of the Hazardous Materials Society is our Scholarship Program.
HMS wants to make it as easy as possible for those who cannot always afford to participate in pursuing certification, or keeping up with professional development, or attending great conferences and receiving outstanding training. HMS does not solicit contributions from the general public. HMS does ask IHMM’s certificants and their companies and our education and training vendors to consider a contribution.
Here, through your generosity, you can make a difference in promoting the ability of those who can afford it least to become participants in our communities of practice.
It’s never too late to make a difference, so don’t let this opportunity to make a difference pass you by. Please consider a tax-deductible donation of $250, $500 or what you can to help build HMS’s effort to help others in our communities of practice.
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Member Benefits of Hazardous Materials Society
99% of IHMM certificants are aware of the Hazardous Materials Society, which we appreciate. IHMM established the Hazardous Materials Society in order to support and provide services to IHMM certificants.
Did You Know?
Your company’s membership dues for Associate Membership in the Hazardous Materials Society (HMS) are 100% tax-deductible and your participation directly supports scholarship and education/training opportunities for professionals working in hazmat and EHS. Joining as an Associate Member expresses your commitment and your company’s leadership in giving back to our professional community. Join today to claim your tax deduction for the 2020 tax year while expressing your company’s professional affiliation and accessing tools for your marketing and business development plans.
As an IHMM certificant, you pay no dues to take advantage of IHMM’s Foundation at HMS. We do appreciate IHMM’s certificants encouraging their companies to contribute.
To learn more about what HMS is doing now and what they are planning for the future, please see the new Member Benefits page here.
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The Hazardous Materials Society [HMS] is a partner of Columbia Southern University.
Columbia Southern University is an online university based in Orange Beach, Alabama, that strives to change and improve lives through higher education by enabling students to maximize their professional and personal potential.
A subsidiary of Columbia Southern Education Group, CSU offers online degree programs at the associate, bachelor, master, doctorate or certificate levels in a multitude of areas such as occupational safety and health, fire administration, criminal justice, business administration, human resource management, health care administration and more. CSU also features undergraduate and graduate certificate programs to provide focused training in specialized areas for adult learners.
Benefits of a CSU Learning Partnership:
- 10% Tuition Discount
- Exclusive Scholarships
- Waived Application and Evaluation Fees
- Access the Career Services Department
For further assistance or additional information, contact Ernie Smith, [email protected]u, or call 251-923-4055
IHMM-HMS Event Calendar
IHMM has a companion organization for which education and training programs are presented and delivered. The Hazardous Materials Society education and training website can be found here.
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Rockville, Maryland, 20850
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