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The Value of IHMM Credentials
Below you will see the credential badges that are now in each CHMM, CHMP, CDGT, CDGP, AHMM, Student CHMM, 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/.
Hazardous Materials / Dangerous Goods Transportation Credentials
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager
Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner
Certified Dangerous Goods Professional
Associate Hazardous Materials Manager
Certified Dangerous Goods Trainer
Student Certified Hazardous Materials Manager
EHS / Workplace Safety Credentials
Certified Safety & Health Manager
Certified Safety Management Practitioner
Associate Safety & Health Manager
Student Associate Safety & Health Manager
Certified School Safety Manager
Microcredentials – Emeritus Status
Certified Pandemic Preparedness Specialist
Emeritus Status
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, then load it to whatever medium you choose.
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.
IHMM is in all 50 of the United States and in 85 countries around the World.
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IHMM RECENT NEWS
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/DANGEROUS GOODS
Landfill Insights: Efficient pushing to manage airspace
EPA plans to revisit numerous environmental, climate regulations
What’s happening to EPA-funded community projects under Trump?
How Industrial Waste Gases Could Replace Fossil Fuels in Everyday Consumer Products
Highly Radioactive Nuclear Waste: How to Keep It from Oblivion
Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Extension of 2024 Compliance Reporting Deadline
Dicyclohexyl Phthalate (DCHP); Draft Risk Evaluation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Notice of Availability and Request for Comment; Reopening of Comment Period
Certain Existing Chemicals; Request To Submit Unpublished Health and Safety Data Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Extension of Submission Deadline
The Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest System Advisory Board: Request for Nominations
Vinyl Chloride; Draft Scope of the Risk Evaluation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Notice of Availability and Request for Comment; Reopening of Comment Period
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Leaders Cheer EPA Administrator Zeldin’s Announcement to Revise Waters of the United States Rule
Trump EPA Announces Reconsideration of Burdensome Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program
Trump Administration Initiates Major Changes for NEPA Reviews
EPA Announces ‘Greatest Deregulation in History’
Global Regulatory Update for March 2025
Two New Procedural Wrinkles That May Disincentivize Challenges to Federal Policies
A Big Day at EPA – Agency Announces Reconsideration of 31 Major Agency Actions
Focus on Safe Management of Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste at Eighth Review Meeting of the Joint Convention
Back-End Week 2025: Advancing strategies for waste management and decommissioning
USPS Issues Final Rule
EHS/WORKPLACE SAFETY
On-demand Webinar: An overview of Samsara for construction fleets
Safety 2025 Opening Keynote: Building Resilient & Rewarding Relationships
ANSI, OSHA & Evolving Online Training: New Regulations & Liabilities
Deploying a Large-Scale Ergonomics Process: Year by Year
ASSP Statement on New Secretary of Labor
The Fall Protection Code: Free Guide Helps You Protect Workers at Height
Mitigate Emerging Risks in Construction
Construction job openings drop 42% YOY as labor churn accelerates
Quick guide: Davis-Bacon made easy for contractors
DOT removes equity, environmental factors from IIJA funding decisions
U.S. Senate Confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor
How American Tariffs May Affect The Global Shipping Industry
After 5 years, construction still reels from COVID’s labor impact
Too Much Talk About Risk — Not Enough Leadership Action?
Bipartisan bill seeks deadlines for union contract agreements
Adrienne Camire is the new acting head of FMCSA
US Department of Labor Announces Senior Trump Administration Appointees
IL OSHA Announces New Rules for Water Workplace Safety
Suicide Prevention, Violence Prevention, Social Inclusion and School Safety Requirements
Inside IHMM
Those Who Participate in the
IHMM Business Leaders Academy
Will be eligible for up to 40 CMPs
IHMM Business Leaders Academy Coming This September
The IHMM Foundation’s Professional Development Committee is pleased to announce that, starting this September 2025, we will be introducing the IHMM Business Leaders Academy. This comprehensive 10-week program enhances and transforms your existing or aspiring business leader skills. Here is a synopsis of what the IHMM Business Leaders Academy delivers.
The Journey Through the IHMM Business Leaders Academy: A Story of Transformation
Imagine stepping into a grand hall filled with ambitious professionals, each eager to sharpen their skills and elevate their careers. This is the IHMM Business Leaders Academy, a place where future leaders are forged, where businesses are transformed, and where knowledge meets real-world application.
Chapter 1: The Call to Leadership
Your journey begins with a Program Kick-Off & Onboarding—a moment of connection with like-minded professionals. You are introduced to an engaging, cohort-based learning experience designed to equip you with the strategies, tools, and confidence to lead with excellence. The roadmap is clear: over the next 10 weeks, you will master the art of goal-setting, team empowerment, financial fluency, and customer alignment.
Chapter 2: Charting Your Path
The first lesson teaches you how to set clear, actionable goals for yourself and your organization. Like a skilled navigator, you craft a long-term vision, defining company-wide, department-level, and individual objectives. No more vague aspirations—just precise, measurable targets guiding your journey to success.
Chapter 3: Assembling Your Crew
A great leader understands that success is a team effort. In this phase, you define roles, responsibilities, and expectations, ensuring every person is in the right seat on the bus. Through expert coaching, you’ll learn to identify top talent, leverage their strengths, and foster a culture of empowerment—allowing your team to thrive without micromanagement.
Chapter 4: Mastering the Art of Business Strategy
Not all customers are created equal. This lesson helps you identify your ideal customer, refine your sales processes, and enhance operational efficiency. You’ll learn to serve the right customers with precision and care, making your business more effective and profitable.
Chapter 5: The Science of Execution
Vision without execution is merely a dream. Here, you uncover six powerful tools for measuring and managing performance, ensuring your team consistently aligns with company goals. With real-time feedback loops, you learn to steer your organization toward greater efficiency, clarity, and purpose.
Chapter 6: Demystifying the Financials
Many managers fear numbers—but not you. By breaking down financial statements into digestible, real-world applications, you gain the confidence to read, interpret, and act on financial data. You’ll understand profitability, cost structures, and strategic financial planning, transforming numbers into powerful decision-making tools.
Chapter 7: Building a Sustainable Future
In the final stretch, you learn how to apply financial insights to enhance profitability. You discover how small, strategic changes impact the bottom line, calculate industry benchmarks, and implement data-driven decisions that strengthen your company’s long-term success.
Chapter 8: Graduation & The Next Chapter
You’ve done it! With a deeper understanding of leadership, management, and financial strategy, you graduate with a certification that validates your expertise. But this is not the end—it’s the beginning of your leadership journey. Armed with new insights, a powerful network, and practical tools, you step forward, ready to lead with confidence and drive meaningful impact.
The IHMM Business Leaders Academy is not just a program; it’s an experience that transforms professionals into elite business leaders. With expert coaching, hands-on learning, and a supportive peer network, this academy ensures that you don’t just learn leadership—you live it.
Are you ready to embark on this transformative journey? The path to leadership starts in September, so stay tuned. 🚀
Connect. Collaborate. Get Hired!
Losing a job is tough—but you don’t have to navigate the next steps alone. IHMM’s COLLABORATION platform is more than just a place to network; it’s a community where environmental health, hazardous materials, and workplace safety professionals come together to connect, collaborate, and find new opportunities.
Today, IHMM launched its “Open to Work” online COLLABORATION community exclusively for IHMM certificants looking to connect, share resumes, and discover job opportunities together in a supportive environment.
Go to IHMM’s Collaboration platform > https://community.ihmm.org/home
Scroll down to the OPEN FOR WORK Community
Post your resume, preferred work location[s], and experience there
Thousands will see your availability for work so we will do everything we can to facilitate your job search.
Whether you are a government worker who has recently been displaced from your job, looking for your next role, just exploring your options, or an employer seeking top talent, IHMM’s “Open to Work” COLLABORATION community can help you build meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can exchange knowledge, support one another, and advance careers together.
Be part of something bigger. Join today!
Access to Collaboration is through the same username and password as your access to your MYIHMM account. If you forgot it, please contact any one of the following for assistance…
Jimmy Nguyen [email protected]
Jelian Larbi [email protected]
Kortney Tunstall [email protected]
Kaylene Cagle [email protected]
Rosetta Wilson [email protected]
Gene Guilford [email protected]
Dominique Abney [email protected]
Patricia Buley [email protected]
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/
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IHMM and SWANA Join In a Statement on End-Of-Life Management
IHMM has joined the Solid Waste Association of North America [SWANA] to raise awareness of the need for safety and responsible end-of-life management of hazardous products. As described in the press release, the waste and resource management industry is struggling with the frequent fires and explosions caused by batteries, marine flares, compressed gas cylinders, and other products. The goal of the statement is to raise awareness about the need for safe handling of these items and to invite producers and policymakers to work with us on solutions for labeling, design, and responsible end-of-life management.
IHMM, ASSP, AIHA, NSC, ISEA, and Others in Coalition for OSHA Funding
IHMM is part of a 25-organization coalition seeking to inform congressional appropriators about the importance of OSHA funding. This is the time of year when Congressional appropriations committees begin deliberating on the FY2025 budget cycle and writing appropriations bills. Given recent actions in Washington, we got together to craft a communication to help them understand the need to adequately fund OSHA.
This letter has been circulating among IHMM’s Board and Government Affairs Committee since last Thursday, with a deadline of Tuesday the 25th for final comments and authorization to sign.
OSHA Coalition Letter Here
IHMM and the Intersociety Forum [ISF]
Driving Business Growth and Profitability
IHMM is a member of the Intersociety Forum, made up of organizations dedicated to the EHS professions and to communicating with policy makers about the critically important role that the EHS professionals play in our world.
Modern occupational environmental, health, and safety (EHS) practices are key to driving economic growth. This document, developed by the Intersociety Forum (ISF), a coalition of organizations dedicated to safeguarding worker safety and health, highlights the many ways safety practices create a strategic advantage that powers enduring business success while fostering innovation and protecting workers.
Despite advancements, workplace injury and fatality rates remain stagnant. By adopting proactive, risk-based safety strategies, businesses can unlock greater productivity, reduce costs, and strengthen their global competitiveness. We urge today’s business leaders and policymakers to prioritize occupational EHS as a foundation of economic competitiveness. Adopting this approach will position the U.S. as a global leader in safety, innovation, and workforce well-being, enabling workers and businesses to thrive. Driving Business Growth and Profitability.
Here is the “Driving Business Growth and Profitability Through Modern Occupational Environmental, Health and Safety Practices” document.
IHMM and the Intersociety Forum [ISF]
Driving Business Growth and Profitability
IHMM is a member of the Intersociety Forum, made up of organizations dedicated to the EHS professions and to communicating with policy makers about the critically important role that the EHS professionals play in our world.
Modern occupational environmental, health, and safety (EHS) practices are key to driving economic growth. This document, developed by the Intersociety Forum (ISF), a coalition of organizations dedicated to safeguarding worker safety and health, highlights the many ways safety practices create a strategic advantage that powers enduring business success while fostering innovation and protecting workers.
Despite advancements, workplace injury and fatality rates remain stagnant. By adopting proactive, risk-based safety strategies, businesses can unlock greater productivity, reduce costs, and strengthen their global competitiveness. We urge today’s business leaders and policymakers to prioritize occupational EHS as a foundation of economic competitiveness. Adopting this approach will position the U.S. as a global leader in safety, innovation, and workforce well-being, enabling workers and businesses to thrive. Driving Business Growth and Profitability.
Here is the “Driving Business Growth and Profitability Through Modern Occupational Environmental, Health and Safety Practices” document.
Celebrating Excellence in EHS Leadership – Nominate a Trailblazer Today!
The Excellence in EHS Management Award is a prestigious honor recognizing an outstanding Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) manager who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication to the profession. This is your opportunity to spotlight a true champion of workplace safety and environmental responsibility!
Presented by the Institute for Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM), this award will be showcased at the National Safety Council Congress & Expo—one of the most influential safety events of the year.
What the Winner Receives:
🏆 A distinguished commemorative plaque
📣 Recognition in an official press release and IHMM member communications
Nominate an EHS Leader
Nominations are open from March through July each year, and the 2025 award presentation will take place at the National Safety Council Congress & Expo, September 12-14, in Denver!
Help us honor the best in the field—nominate a deserving EHS leader today!
For more information and the Excellence in EHS Management Award Nomination Form Go Here
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].
IHMM’s Unprecedented Outreach: Elevating Excellence Worldwide
February 2025 marked a milestone moment for IHMM! In just one month, we sent over 515,000 messages to thousands of private and public sector entities, amplifying awareness of IHMM, our prestigious credentials, and the dedicated professionals who hold them. Combined with January’s outreach, that’s a staggering 1.118 million communications in just two months!
Looking back at 2024, IHMM reached an all-time high with over 3.29 million messages sent—an unprecedented level of engagement in our history.
This momentum is more than just numbers; it’s a testament to our unwavering mission. Every day, across 50 states and 85 countries, IHMM champions the critical role of credentialed professionals, setting standards of excellence in environmental, health, and safety fields. Together, we are shaping the future—one message, one connection, one breakthrough at a time!
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IHMM 2024 Salary Survey Results
IHMM is pleased to release the 2024 survey of salaries underlying the hazardous materials/dangerous goods credentials salaries by job totle, as well as the 2024 survey of salaries underlying the workplace safety credentials salaries by job title. You may download these surveys as linked below.
IHMM In 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 certificants 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/
Fueling Innovation Through Collaboration! 🚀
This week alone, 1,580 conversations are sparking ideas, solving problems, and connecting professionals on the IHMM/HMS Collaboration Platform!
Need expert insights? Facing a tough challenge? Looking for fresh perspectives from industry leaders? This is your space to connect, share, and grow.
🔹 Tap into a powerhouse of knowledge
🔹 Engage with top professionals in your field
🔹 Turn workplace challenges into success stories—together!
At IHMM, we believe that the best solutions come from collaboration. This is where we support each other, reduce workplace stress, and create meaningful change—as a team, as a community, and as a force for excellence.
Join the conversation. Make an impact. Let’s collaborate!
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]
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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]
Upholding Integrity: The Updated IHMM Code of Ethics
At IHMM, integrity isn’t just a principle—it’s the foundation of everything we do. Our Code of Ethics is the guiding standard for all IHMM Certificants, ensuring that professionals in hazardous materials, dangerous goods, environment, health, and safety uphold the highest levels of honor, trust, and responsibility in their work.
By committing to this Code, Certificants reinforce their dedication to excellence, ethical conduct, and public safety. Violating these standards isn’t an option—those who do may face disciplinary action from a peer review panel, including credential suspension or revocation.
We’ve recently updated our Code of Ethics to reflect evolving industry standards and best practices. Stay informed, stay accountable, and continue leading with integrity.
📜 Explore the updated IHMM Code of Ethics here: IHMM Code of Ethics
🎥 Watch the latest Code of Ethics video below!
IHMM CONFERENCES For 2025
IHMM will attend the following conferences and trade shows in 2025. Please be sure to drop by the IHMM booth and say hello to the staff while you are there, we like to meet you!
Are there conferences you believe IHMM should attend in 2025 that are not named here? If so, let us know by sending an email to [email protected]
Ohio Safety Conference
April 16-18, 2025
Greater Columbus Convention Center
IHMM Mentors Support
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.
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!
IHMM Government Affairs
IHMM Proposes Changes in Government Recognition of Credentials
- IHMM has joined SWANA in a statement on end-of-life hazmat protocols
- IHMM is circulating a letter to Congressional appropriators encouraging OSHA funding for FY2025.
- 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
Government Shutdown Threat Recedes. Earlier today, the U.S. Senate voted 62–38 to advance a continuing resolution to maintain government funding through September 30, 2025. After House Republicans passed their version of the bill and left town for a weeklong recess, Democrats in the Senate were left with a tough choice: vote to approve a bill that they did not like but keep the government open, or vote “no” and shut down the federal government. Enough Democrats appear to have chosen the former option, which will put the funding issue to bed until at least this summer. The political fallout, however, will be felt immediately and will likely continue to impact legislative debates for the remainder of the 119th Congress.
DOL Personnel Update. Leadership ranks at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) are starting to be filled out, as there was significant news this week on the DOL personnel front:
- Nominees Confirmed. On March 10, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed Lori Chavez-DeRemer as secretary of labor by a vote of 67 to 32. Two days later, Keith Sonderling, nominated to be Chavez-DeRemer’s deputy at the DOL, was confirmed by a vote of 53 to 46. With the top two political officials in place at the DOL, this clears the decks for the Senate to begin considering the nominations of individuals to lead the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), and the Employment Training Administration (ETA). President Donald Trump has not yet announced a nominee to lead the Wage and Hour Division at the DOL.
- New OLMS Director. Late last week, President Trump appointed Elisabeth Messenger as director of the DOL’s Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS). Most recently, Messenger was CEO of an organization that advises public sector employees about their rights concerning union membership. Not surprisingly, during the Biden administration the OLMS did not focus on labor union activity, but instead advanced a unique interpretation of persuader reporting to target employers. The Buzz is optimistic that under Messenger’s leadership, the OLMS will return to its core mission of promoting labor union democracy and financial integrity.
- Employment Policy Vet Tapped to Lead Pension Agency. President Trump nominated Janet Dhillon, former chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), to lead the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). Pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the PBGC was provided $74 to $91 billion to deliver to critical and declining multiemployer pension plans. Some Republicans have criticized the program for making overpayments to these plans.
POTUS Sends USCIS Nominee to Senate. This week, President Trump nominated Joseph Edlow to be director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). During President Trump’s first term, Edlow served in several positions at USCIS, including as acting director from February 2020 to January 2021. If confirmed, Edlow will play a significant role in advancing employment-based immigration policy for the Trump administration.
Bipartisan Child Labor Bill Introduced. Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) have reintroduced an updated version of their child labor bill, “Preventing Child Labor Exploitation in Federal Contracting Act.’’ If enacted, the bill would:
- require federal contractors and subcontractors to represent whether “within the preceding 3-year period, any final administrative merits determination, arbitral award or decision, or civil judgment” has been issued against the employer relating to child labor violations;
- prohibit federal government agencies from entering into contracts with entities that make such disclosures but fail to implement corrective measures as negotiated with the secretary of labor;
- increase penalties from $11,000 to $100,000 for each employee who was the subject of a child labor violation and from $50,000 to $500,000 for each violation that causes the death or serious injury of any employee under the age of eighteen years; and
- subject an entity that knowingly fails to report or certify to suspension, debarment, and False Claims Act proceedings.
A previous version of the bill passed out of the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee in the 118th Congress, but was never voted on by the full Senate. While the bipartisan nature of the bill helps its chances to advance, the Buzz wonders if a federal contractor reporting scheme that is borrowed directly from President Barack Obama’s “Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces” executive order will turn off many Republican legislators.
Federal Mediator No Longer Facilitating Union Card Check. According to media reports, the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) will no longer help employers and unions facilitate unionization via card check (as opposed to secret ballot). The about face rescinds an agency policy that was adopted during the Biden administration “to promote the development of sound and stable labor management relationships.”
Regulatory Updates
EPA Reopens Comment Period On Proposed Risk Management Rule For PV29
Deadline: April 29, 2025
On March 4, 2025, EPA announced that it is reopening the comment period for the January 2025 proposed rule to address the unreasonable risk of injury to human health presented by the Color Index (C.I.) Pigment Violet 29 (PV29) under its conditions of use (COU) as documented in EPA’s January 2021 risk evaluation and September 2022 revised risk determination.
EPA Extends Comment Period On Draft Scope Document For Vinyl Chloride TSCA Risk Evaluation
Deadline: April 2, 2025
On March 5, 2025, EPA extended the comment period on the draft scope of the risk evaluation to be conducted under TSCA for vinyl chloride. 90 Fed. Reg. 11315. As reported in our January 28, 2025, memorandum, under TSCA, the scope documents must include the COUs, hazards, exposures, and the potentially exposed or susceptible subpopulations (PESS) that EPA expects to consider in conducting its risk evaluation.
EPA Extends Comment Period On Draft TSCA Risk Evaluation For DCHP
Deadline: May 9, 2025
On March 13, 2025, EPA extended the comment period on the draft risk evaluation for dicyclohexyl phthalate (DCHP) under TSCA. 90 Fed. Reg. 11966. EPA released the risk evaluation for DCHP on January 7, 2025, with a comment period that closed March 10, 2025.
EPA Extends Deadline For Reporting Health And Safety Data For 16 Chemicals
Deadline: June 11 and September 9, 2025
On March 13, 2025, EPA extended the reporting deadline for a rule under TSCA Section 8(d) requiring manufacturers (including importers) of 16 chemicals to report data from unpublished health and safety studies to EPA. The rule applies to manufacturers in the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes for chemical manufacturing (NAICS code 325) and petroleum refineries (NAICS code 324110) that are currently manufacturing (including importing) a listed chemical substance (or will do so during the chemical’s reporting period), or that have manufactured (including imported) or proposed to manufacture (including import) a listed chemical substance within the last ten years. EPA states that the health and safety studies will help inform EPA’s prioritization, risk evaluation, and risk management of chemicals under TSCA. EPA extended the reporting deadline to June 11, 2025, for vinyl chloride, and to September 9, 2025, for the other chemicals covered under the rule:
- 4,4-Methylene bis(2-chloraniline);
- 4-tert-octylphenol(4-(1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl)-phenol);
- Acetaldehyde;
- Acrylonitrile;
- Benzenamine;
- Benzene;
- Bisphenol A (BPA);
- Ethylbenzene;
- Naphthalene;
- Styrene;
- Tribromomethane (bromoform);
- Triglycidyl isocyanurate;
- Hydrogen fluoride;
- N-(1,3-Dimethylbutyl)-N′-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (6PPD); and
- 2-anilino-5-[(4-methylpentan-2-yl) amino]cyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione (6PPD-quinone).
EPA Extends Comment Periods For Notices Concerning PFAS
Deadline: April 16 and 25, 2025
On February 21, 2025, EPA extended the comment period on the following notices:
- Draft National Recommended Ambient Water Quality Criteria for the Protection of Human Health for Perfluorooctanoic Acid, Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid, and Perfluorobutane Sulfonic Acid, 89 Fed. Reg. 105041. EPA announced the availability of draft Clean Water Act (CWA) national recommended ambient water quality criteria (AWQC) for the protection of human health for three PFAS for a 60-day public comment period. EPA states that it developed these draft PFAS national recommended human health criteria (HHC) to reflect the latest scientific information, consistent with current EPA guidance, methods, and longstanding practice. Comments are due April 25, 2025.
- Draft Sewage Sludge Risk Assessment for Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS), 90 Fed. Reg. 3859. As reported in our January 14, 2025, according to EPA, the findings show that there may be human health risks associated with exposure to PFOA or PFOS with all three methods of using or disposing of sewage sludge — land application of biosolids, surface disposal in landfills, or incineration. Comments are due April 16, 2025.
EPA Will Revise WOTUS Rule, Issues Joint Guidance
EPA announced on March 12, 2025, that it will work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to deliver on President Trump’s promise to review the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS). According to EPA, the agencies “will move quickly to ensure that a revised definition follows the law, reduces red-tape, cuts overall permitting costs, and lowers the cost of doing business in communities across the country while protecting the nation’s navigable waters from pollution.” EPA will begin its review by obtaining input from stakeholders “who were sidelined during the previous administration.” EPA will seek targeted information on the key challenges and will also undertake a rulemaking process to revise the 2023 definition of WOTUS “with a focus on clarity, simplicity and improvements that will stand the test of time.”
On March 12, 2025, EPA and the Department of the Army issued joint guidance to field staff on implementation of “continuous surface connection” consistent with the U.S. Supreme Court’s May 25, 2023, decision in Sackett v. EPA. The agencies also released a pre-publication version of a Federal Register notice publicizing a series of six listening sessions and a 30-day recommendations docket to solicit feedback on key aspects of the definition of WOTUS. The comment period will begin when the notice is published in the Federal Register.
PHMSA Announces Public Meetings For International Standards On The Transport Of Dangerous Goods
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced on March 12, 2025, that its Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (OHMS) will host four public meetings during 2025 in advance of certain international meetings. The first meeting will be held in preparation of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Dangerous Goods Panel (DGP) Working Group 25 (WG/25) scheduled for April 21 – 25, 2025, in Delhi, India. The second meeting will be held in preparation of the 66th session of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UNSCOE TDG) scheduled for June 30 – July 4, 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland. The third meeting will be held in preparation of the 30th session of the ICAO DGP (DGP/30) scheduled for October 6 – 10, 2025, in Montreal, Canada. The fourth meeting will be held in preparation of the 67th session of the UNSCOE TDG scheduled for November 24 – December 3, 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland. PHMSA will solicit public input on current proposals for each of these meetings. PHMSA states that each public meeting will take place approximately two weeks preceding the international meeting at the headquarters for the Department of Transportation in Washington, D.C.
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.
IHMM Filed Comments – Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Methylene Chloride Standard
Deadline: December 13, 2024
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
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:
Tomorrow’s WorkForce Legislation Gains Steam
Less than one month after it was reintroduced, the ASAE-endorsed Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act has reached 70 cosponsors in the House. IHMM is a member of the Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition and its Executive Director Eugene A. Guilford, Jr., CAE was on Capitol Hill this week meeting with Members of Congress to become co-sponsors.
- Companion legislation, S 756, was also introduced this week in the Senate by Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Roger Marshall (R-KS).
This legislation 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.
The House bill was reintroduced last month by Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA).
What they’re saying: “I’m pleased to see support continue to grow for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, which will provide students and professionals in Virginia and across the nation with additional resources to pay for tuition, exam, training, and supply costs associated with obtaining postsecondary education workforce certifications,” said Congressman Wittman.
In addition to ASAE’s current efforts to protect tax-exempt organizations through the Community Impact Coalition, ASAE has advocated that the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act will strengthen the nation’s workforce for years to come through commonsense tax policy.
What we’re saying: “The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act is a bipartisan solution that empowers workers of all backgrounds, skill levels, and ages to invest in their professional growth,” said ASAE President and CEO Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE. “With support from more than 60 cosponsors, this commonsense legislation expands access to education and training, strengthening industries and professions that rely on a skilled workforce. ASAE and the association community are grateful to the bill’s Congressional champions for reintroducing this critical measure in 2025 and for their steadfast commitment to supporting both today’s workers and the workforce of the future.”
ASAE and the Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition encourages you to take action and tell Congress to support this legislation and include this language in their larger tax package in 2025.
H.R. 1151 / S 756 / Coalition Roster
March 14 – Congress Passes – “Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025”
The Senate passed a Republican-led spending bill Friday hours before a government shutdown, overcoming sharp Democratic opposition to the measure and sending it to President Donald Trump to be signed into law.
The essentially party-line vote, 54-46, didn’t give the full picture of gnawing Democratic angst over how to confront the Trump administration as its Department of Government Efficiency fires federal workers and dismantles operations. Democrats argued over whether to fight even risking a shutdown and fumed that Republicans drafted a measure that included little of their input, shortchanging health care, housing and other priorities.
However, in the end, enough of the Democratic senators decided that a government shutdown would be even worse, and they backed Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer’s strategy to allow the bill to come forward.
The “Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025” is legislation to fund the U.S. federal government through the end of fiscal year 2025, thereby averting a potential government shutdown on March 14th.
Below is an analysis of its contents and the proposed funding changes by program type.
The CR: https://rules.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/rules.house.gov/files/documents/crfull_xml.pdf
Important Stories for IHMM Certificants
Significant Environmental Stories Have Dominated This Week
Here are the major news stories from the past week concerning the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), its regulatory decisions, and environmental issues:
Over the past three weeks, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced several delays and extensions affecting various environmental regulations. Below is a synopsis of the key actions:
1. Delay in PFAS Reporting Requirements
The EPA has postponed the start of the reporting period for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) data under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Originally scheduled to begin on November 12, 2024, the reporting period has been delayed until July 2025. This extension is intended to provide companies with additional time to prepare and submit the required data.
2. Extension of Effective Date for TCE Risk Management Rule
The EPA has extended the effective date of the final risk management rule for trichloroethylene (TCE) to March 21, 2025. This extension allows the agency additional time to review and consider the regulations following a memorandum from President Trump.
3. Request to Delay Review of California’s Regional Haze Plan
Citing budget constraints and staffing shortages, the EPA has requested an extension for its review of California’s Regional Haze Plan. This plan aims to reduce pollution in national parks such as Yosemite and Sequoia. The agency seeks to push the deadline to August 29, 2025, to thoroughly evaluate the plan.
4. Kansas Requests Delay in E15 Fuel Implementation
The state of Kansas has requested that the EPA delay the implementation of expanded sales of E15, a gasoline blend containing 15% ethanol, by one year. This request follows the EPA’s decision to proceed with an April 28, 2025, implementation date for allowing year-round sales of E15 in eight Midwest states.
5. California Withdraws Requests for Diesel Regulations
California has retracted its requests for federal approval of regulations aimed at reducing pollution from diesel-powered trains and trucks. The withdrawal is due to anticipated resistance from the incoming Trump administration, impacting the state’s efforts to phase out the sale of new diesel semi-trucks and buses by 2036 and ban locomotive engines older than 23 years by 2030.
These delays and extensions reflect the EPA’s ongoing adjustments to regulatory timelines, influenced by administrative changes, resource constraints, and stakeholder requests.
EPA Initiates Significant Rollback of Environmental Regulations
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the agency’s plan to rescind 31 environmental regulations, aiming to reduce what is perceived as regulatory overreach and to stimulate economic growth. The targeted rollbacks include emission standards for power plants, vehicle fuel efficiency requirements, and protections for waterways. This move has been met with criticism from environmental groups, who argue that it could lead to increased pollution and adverse public health outcomes.
Consideration to Overturn 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding
The EPA is contemplating revoking the 2009 endangerment finding, which classifies greenhouse gases as harmful to human health and serves as the foundation for various climate regulations. Overturning this finding could significantly weaken the legal basis for regulating greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Environmental advocates express concern that such a reversal would hinder efforts to combat climate change.
Former EPA Administrators Condemn Proposed Deregulations
Three former EPA administrators have publicly criticized the agency’s plan to dismantle key environmental protections, asserting that these actions could reverse decades of progress in air and water quality improvements. They emphasize that the proposed rollbacks pose significant risks to public health and the environment.
Legal Action Against RWE for Climate Change Contributions
A German court has begun hearing a case brought by a Peruvian farmer against energy giant RWE, alleging that the company’s greenhouse gas emissions have contributed to glacial melting in the Andes, thereby threatening his home and livelihood. This case could set a precedent for holding corporations accountable for their role in climate change.
Controversy Over PR Firm’s Involvement in Upcoming Climate Summit
Edelman, the world’s largest public relations firm, is in talks to work with the organizers of the UN climate summit (COP30) scheduled in Belém, Brazil. This potential collaboration has raised concerns due to Edelman’s previous work with clients linked to lobbying against Amazon deforestation protections, prompting debates about conflicts of interest in climate advocacy.
Workplace Safety Stories This Week
Here are some of the major news stories from the past week related to OSHA and workplace safety:
Tesla Fined by OSHA Following Worker Fatality
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined Tesla $49,650 for safety violations after the electrocution death of electrician Victor J. Gomez at its Austin Gigafactory in August 2024. The violations included inadequate protective equipment and insufficient warning signage. This incident marks the second worker death at the facility, prompting calls for increased transparency and accountability from the company.
South African Antarctic Researchers Report Workplace Violence
Researchers stationed at South Africa’s Sanae IV Antarctic base have reported incidents of physical assault and death threats by a colleague. The accused individual has undergone psychological evaluation, and the team remains isolated due to extreme weather conditions. Authorities are investigating and seeking solutions to ensure the safety and well-being of all team members.
New Mexico Proposes Rule on Occupational Heat Illness Prevention
The New Mexico Environment Department’s Occupational Health and Safety Bureau has submitted a petition to adopt a rule aimed at protecting workers from high-temperature exposures. The proposed measures include requirements for employers to implement strategies to prevent heat-related illnesses and injuries, reflecting the state’s proactive approach to worker safety amid rising temperatures.
Washington State Advances Healthcare Worker Safety Bill
The Washington State House of Representatives has unanimously passed House Bill 1162, sponsored by Rep. Mari Leavitt, to enhance protections against workplace violence for healthcare workers. The bill mandates healthcare facilities to investigate all incidents of workplace violence, analyze systemic causes, and update their prevention plans annually, aiming to create safer environments for frontline healthcare professionals.
Kentucky Legislature Aligns State OSHA Regulations with Federal Standards
Kentucky’s House of Representatives has passed legislation to harmonize state Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations with federal standards. This alignment aims to ensure consistency in workplace safety protocols and is pending action by Governor Andy Beshear.
NPRM: Advancing Safety of Highway, Rail, and Vessel Transportation
Deadline: April 28, 2025
On October 28, HM-265 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled “Hazardous Materials: Advancing Safety of Highway, Rail, and Vessel Transportation” was published to the Federal Register. This NPRM proposes amendments to improve the safety and efficiency of hazardous materials transported by highway, rail, and vessel, as well as several amendments for all modes of transportation. Specifically, some of the proposed amendments include:
• Adopting the 2017 Rail Safety Advisory Committee Hazardous Materials Issues Working Group recommendations
• Removing the delegation to the Association of American Railroads as the sole source for tank car design approvals and tank car facility quality assurance program approvals
• Revising the UN ID number marking requirements for motor carriers who transport different types of petroleum distillate fuels (e.g., gasoline and diesel fuel) in multiple trips in the same day
• Updating cargo tank manufacture and inspection requirements to address safety deficiencies noted during inspections
• Removing the requirement for security awareness training for hazmat employees who manufacture packagings and do not come into contact with hazardous materials in transport.
As with any NPRM, PHMSA needs your input! We’ve extended the comment period, meaning that all comments must be received by April 28, 2025.
Notice to Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP, e.g., 9-1-1 call centers)
Starting on June 24, 2025, the six Class I railroads are required to begin complying with the requirements of the HM-263 Real-Time Train Consist Information final rule.
This rule requires that, for any accident involving a train transporting hazardous material, or any incident involving the release or suspected release of hazardous materials from a car on a train, railroads must make a telephone call to the primary Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) informing them of the incident or accident. Then, the railroad must transmit train consist information directly to the primary PSAP, in a form that the PSAP is able to receive and use.
Train consist information includes:
- The railroad’s designated emergency response point of contact (including contact phone number)
- the position in the train and contents of each hazardous material rail car, listed by reporting mark and number
- The point of origin and destination of the train
- Shipping paper information (e.g., UN ID number, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group, technical name (if applicable), number and type of packages
- Emergency response information required by § 172.602(a) of this subchapter.
This information is critical for first responders to protect themselves and their communities during the initial stages of a response to a train accident or incident involving hazardous materials.
March ICC Compliance Bulletin
As winter fades and spring approaches, March is the perfect time to refresh your compliance knowledge. ICC is here with the latest updates to keep you informed, prepared, and ahead in the ever-changing regulatory landscape.
This Month’s Spotlights:
- Single Packaging Variations explores the limited modifications permitted for UN-rated single packaging without voiding certification. Learn how certain closure changes and size reductions can be made while ensuring compliance with strict safety regulations.
- Ways to Get Your Shipment Rejected outlines the common mistakes that can lead to the refusal of dangerous goods shipments by air. From incorrect documentation to improper labeling, ensure compliance to avoid costly delays and frustrated customers.
- OSHA Hazard Communication Standard in the Workplace ensures employees are informed about hazardous chemicals in the workplace through proper labeling, safety data sheets, training, and inventory management, helping to prevent accidents and maintain a safe work environment.
- Lithium Battery vs. Lithium Cell: What’s the Difference? explains the key distinctions between lithium cells and batteries, highlighting their structure, voltage, and regulatory classification. Understanding these differences is essential for proper transportation, compliance with hazardous materials regulations, and ensuring safe handling of lithium-powered devices.
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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Communicating Effectively: Advice from a Former Secret Service Agent
As an occupational and environmental health and safety professional, you likely have a degree in a relevant field. You may also hold a certification, such as the CIH or CSP, that conveys to employers, clients, and other professionals that you have expertise in occupational health and safety. There’s no doubt that your employer or clients value your technical skills.
But your “soft” skills, such as communication, leadership, and teamwork, are equally valuable. Soft skills are universally applicable and easily transferable between fields, yet difficult to obtain and demonstrate. They are typically not taught in classes or supported by certifications. Barbara Dawson, CIH, CSP, FAIHA, remarked in a 2019 AIHA webinar that although most employers assume job candidates have appropriate technical competence, “what’s a little bit harder for employers to gauge are the soft or the power skills, like the ability to communicate well.”
- New format for list numbers
- Topics page on cyclosiloxanes D4, D5, D6
- New Approach Methods (NAMs) for human health hazard assessment
- Consultations on harmonised classification and labelling
- New intentions and proposals to harmonise classification and labelling
- Committee opinions on harmonised classification and labelling
- Appeal against substance evaluation decision dismissed
- Biocides decisions on Union authorisations and active substances
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
Sponsored Content
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News from IHMM Affiliates
Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals
IHMM is affiliated with AHMP and is pleased to bring this important information to all of our certificants.
AHMP News
- Save the date for the 2025 EHS HazMat Summit which will be held in Louisville, KY, on September 9-11, 2025 with Pre-Conference courses on September 8. This year’s Keynote Speaker will be Robert Bilott, 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. Attendee registration opens in April. Why attend the Summit? Watch this video to learn more
- EHS HazMat Summit Exhibitor and Sponsor Opportunities are now available.A variety of sponsorships are available for every budget and include extensive exposure for your company. Our exhibitors benefit from exclusive exhibit hall breaks and the opportunity to participate in the Vendor Showcase. Exhibitor Early Bird rates are available until July 1st! Learn more athttps://www.ahmpnet.org/ehs-hazmat-summit
- Abstracts for the 2025 EHS HAZMAT Summit to be held in September in Louisville, Kentucky are being accepted until April 18th. Showcase your knowledge, experience, and innovative solutions by submitting an abstract. Whether you have regulatory expertise, project successes, or compelling case studies, this is your chance to share your experience and educate attendees. Speakers receive a 30% discount on registration and can 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
- 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.
- What is an AHMP Distinguished Lecturer? The AHMP Distinguished Lecturer roster is a list of vetted hazardous materials subject matter experts that are willing to share their expertise with follow AHMP members. We encourage all subject matter experts to apply with the AHMP Professional Development Committee to become a DL and get your name and subject matter on the roster. This will get your credentials in front of the AHMP membership and provide opportunities to share your experience and knowledge in a beneficial way. As an event attendee, knowing that the presenter has been pre-vetted and is distinctly qualified to present the information, leaves you with confidence that the information you are receiving is cutting edge and first in class. We encourage you to check out the AHMP DL websiteto see what it takes to be included on the roster, or reach out to those who are currently on the roster to see how they might contribute to your next meeting.
AHMP Webinars
National Safety Council
IHMM is a member of the National Safety Council and is pleased to bring this important information to all of our certificants.
NSC News
- Investing in safety pays multiple dividends, safety groups say in new report
- EPA extends comment period on risk management proposal for Pigment Violet 29
- Respirable crystalline silica: New guidance for stone countertop workers
- Amanda Wood Laihow is acting administrator of OSHA
- Chemical Safety Board investigation update focuses on pressure relief equipment
- How do on-the-job injuries affect workers’ mental health?
NSC Webinars
- Mar 20 – From Passive Acknowledgement to Active Belief and Capability in SIF Prevention
- Mar 27 – Break Down Language Barriers Before They Break Your Team
- Apr 3 – Bright Ideas in Safety: Leveraging Hi-Vis Flame-Resistant Apparel to Prevent Workplace Incidents
- Apr 10 – Building a Company Culture of Safety: How a Hand Safety Program Can Help Improve Workplace Culture
- Apr 27 – Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) Compliance: Inspection Requirements, Training and FAQs
American Society of Safety Professionals
IHMM is a member of the American Society of Safety Professionals and is pleased to bring this important information to all of our certificants.
ASSP News
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.
NPETE HazMat Training Courses for 2025
Some of these courses are 24 hours long and approved for 24 IHMM CMPs; some are 8 hours long and approved for 8 IHMM CMPs and are FREE to attend. They are available only as in-person training.
The May 20-22, 2025 programs with IHMM you may register directly with IHMM. For other venues, registrations contact Mr. Raymond Davis, CHMM, IHMM Fellow, NPETE US DOT PHMSA HMIT Grant Project Coordinator/Instructor at [email protected]
Laboratory Training Institute, New HMS Training Partner, Courses for 2025
IHMM is pleased to announce that the Laboratory Training Institute [LSI] has become an HMS Training Partner. LSI brings its expertise in lab safety training and OSHA-related training programs to the professional development programs of the IHMM Foundation/HMS. These courses are all pre-approved for IHMM Certification Maintenance Points [CMPs].
Oklahoma State University, HMS Training Partner, Courses for 2025
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 |
|---|---|---|
| April 7-11, 2025 | OSU CEAT – Environmental Management Certificate | OSU-Tulsa, OK |
University of Cincinnati, OSHA Training Institute, IHMM, and HMS’ Training Partner Offers Courses for 2025
Aarcher Institute, IHMM, and HMS’ Training Partner Offers Courses for 2025!
| Date | Course | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 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 22-24, 2025 | 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 | Annapolis – Online |
CHEMTREC, HMS Training Partner, Adds Courses for 2025
CHEMTREC, an HMS training partner, has had 7 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 CHEMTREC, and thank to HMS’ Education and Training Committee.
| Date | Course | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | Dangerous Goods Training for Air Transportation | Online |
| Daily | Ground Transportation 49 CFR Training for Carriers | Online |
| Daily | Ground Transportation 49 CFR Training for Shippers | Online |
| Daily | OSHA Hazard Communications Standard | Online |
| Daily | Shipping Lithium Batteries and Cells Training | Online |
| Daily | Hazmat General, Safety and Security Awareness Online Training Course | Online |
| Daily | 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.
As a member of the Intersociety Forum, IHMM certificants can now enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on ACGIH’s Fundamentals of Industrial Ventilation course! Use discount code ISF10 at checkout to claim your savings. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise at a reduced rate—click here for course details and registration!
IATA, HMS Training Partner, Adds Courses for IHMM Certificants
IATA, an HMS training partner, has had 3 more 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 IATA and thank to HMS’ Education and Training Committee.
Thank you, IATA for contributing programs enabling IHMM certificants to engage in professional development and earn important CMPs!
| Date | Course | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | Online | |
| Daily | Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Preparing DG Consignments – Initial (LIVE virtual classroom) | Online |
| Daily | On Demand Webinar: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Shipments by Air | Online |
| March 24-25, 2025 | Transport of Radioactive Materials by Air (LIVE virtual classroom) | Online |
Bowen EHS, HMS Training Partner, Adds Courses for IHMM Certificants for 2025
Bowen EHS, an HMS training partner, has had 5 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, chaired by Diana Lundelius. Thank you, Bowen EHS, and thank you to the HMS Education and Training Committee.
Thank you, Bowen EHS, for contributing programs that enable IHMM certificants to engage in professional development and earn important CMPs! All five Bowen EHS programs are available online and on demand.
| Date | Course | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | CHMM Online Review | Online |
| Daily | Emergency Management Self-Paced PDC | Online |
| Daily | The Bowen EHS® Continuing Ed Package | 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 HMS 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.
CDGP® Prep Course
CE-1112: CDGP® Exam Prep – Columbia Southern University – Available On Demand
CHMM® Prep Courses
- Daily – CHMM® Online Review – Bowen
- Daily – CHMM® Prep Course – Institute of Safety & Systems Management
- Daily –Certified Hazardous Materials Managers (CHMM®) Exam Prep – SPAN Exam Prep, Division of ClickSafety
CSHM™ Prep Courses
CSMP™ Prep Courses
IHMM and HMS Tie Exam Preparation Together for Applicants
Every IHMM certification that requires an examination has a section of its website entitled Examination Preparation.
Connected to the Examination Preparation panel is a companion panel that is Find a Course to Prepare for the Exam.
You see the Find a Course to Prepare for the Exam panel from the CHMM site at left.
When you click on the Find a Course to Prepare for the Exam panel it takes the applicant directly to the HMS site where all CHMM prep courses may be found and chosen.
For the 480 CHMM applicants IHMM had on December 31, 2024, all 480 applicants looking for CHMM prep courses could see and choose their favored CHMM exam prep course. If your course is not on the HMS platform, none of the 480 CHMM applicants could find you.
If you want your CHMM prep course on the HMS platform so it can be found by IHMM CHMM applicants, contact Gene Guilford at [email protected]
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!
HMS Certified Dangerous Goods Professional [CDGP] Exam Prep
The Columbia Southern University/HMS CDGP prep course is found here on the Hazardous Materials Society [HMS] education and training website > https://hazmatsociety.org/training/ce-1112-cdgp-exam-prep/2022-02-02/
The CSU CDGP exam prep course is delivered entirely online and may be initiated by any CDGP applicant at any time. The CDGP applicant has up to 10 weeks to complete the prep course, though an extension of the 10 weeks may be requested from CSU directly. The CSU CDGP exam prep course contains 8 modules covering the 4 principle texts involved in the CDGP exam, as follows:
- UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, and
- International Civil Aviation Organization’s Technical Instructions (ICAO TI), and
- International Air Transport Association’s Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA DGR), and the
- International Maritime Organization’s Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code).
More information on the IHMM Certified Dangerous Goods Professional [CDGP] credential may be found here > https://ihmm.org/cdgp/
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.
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.
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 has a companion organization for presenting and delivering professional development programs. The Hazardous Materials Society is IHMM’s Professional Association and HMS’ education and training website can be found here. These events are produced independently of IHMM, and their providers have no access to IHMM certification examinations or program information other than publicly available.
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