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Associate Safety and Health Manager™ [ASHM™]
IHMM’s Associate Safety and Health Manager (ASHM™) credential recognizes professionals who are recent Bachelor’s degree graduates with a focus in health and safety-related fields. This credential puts the holder on the fast-track to the CSHM credential. With ASHM™ on your resume, you tell employers you’re serious about a career in EHS Management.
Associate Safety and Health Manager™ [ASHM™]
If you’ve recently earned your Bachelor’s degree from one of IHMM’s approved schools, congratulations—you’re already on the fast track to success! You may be eligible for the Associate Safety and Health Manager (ASHM) credential, a dynamic recognition of your achievement in completing an IHMM-approved course of study focused on workplace safety and health.
But the ASHM isn’t just a title—it’s your launchpad to becoming a Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM)!
Here’s the best part: While the traditional CSHM pathway requires four years of experience, ASHM holders can apply for the CSHM with just two years of relevant work. That means you’re already halfway there—just by holding the ASHM!
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🚨 Important Update: Starting July 1, 2024, any ASHM credential granted after this date must be converted to a CSHM within four years. If not, the ASHM credential will be decertified. So use this momentum and aim high—your CSHM is within reach!
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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
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Inside IHMM
House Republicans to Begin Reconciliation Markup After Recess
House Republicans are preparing to begin marking up their reconciliation package as soon as Congress returns from its two-week recess, with key action expected to start the week of April 28.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) are aiming to complete the package before Memorial Day, setting up a high-stakes legislative sprint.
What they’re saying: “By clearing this critical hurdle, House committees can now work in tandem with Senate committees to swiftly prepare their respective parts of the reconciliation bill, keeping us on track for markups during the next work period,” Johnson said. “This process will require close consultation with the White House to ensure that the final bill reflects our shared priorities, resulting in a product that can pass both chambers and be signed into law by President Trump.”
What’s next: Because tax legislation must originate in the House, several key committees — including Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Armed Services — are expected to lead the initial markup efforts, according to Punchbowl News. The influential Ways and Means Committee is likely to follow later.
This legislative momentum comes after the House approved the Senate’s amended budget resolution last week, clearing a major procedural hurdle. That vote provided GOP leaders with the vehicle they need to fast-track President Trump’s policy priorities — including sweeping initiatives on border security, tax reform, and domestic energy — without the threat of a Democratic filibuster in the Senate.
However, differences are unresolved between the House and Senate over fiscal strategy, particularly around the cost of extending the 2017 Trump-era tax cuts. The Senate’s plan relies on a “current policy baseline,” a budget tactic that assumes expiring provisions will be extended without adding to the deficit — effectively masking a nearly $4 trillion cost.
To secure passage of the budget resolution, House GOP leaders had to navigate intense internal negotiations.
- Many conservatives withheld support until they received assurances that the Senate would pursue more aggressive spending cuts.
- Now, with the reconciliation pathway cleared, Republicans must translate broad policy goals into detailed legislative language — all while keeping their coalition intact across both chambers.
COSTHA Annual Forum & Expo 2025
May 5-7, 2025
IHMM will next be at the COSTHA annual forum and expo in Atlanta. Visit IHMM at Booth #208 and say hello to Jimmy Nguyen, our Recertification and Database Manager!
Atlanta, Georgia
IHMM Board of Directors Nominations
Heather Waldmann, CHMM, chair of the IHMM Nominating Committee, is pleased to release the Call for Nominations for 2025. IHMM’s Board is filling the CHMP seat beginning January 1, 2026.
If you are a CHMP and are interested in serving on the IHMM Board of Directors, we recommend these documents for your review. A term on the IHMM Board is 4 years in length.
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]
IHMM Foundation 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, 460 Organizations Fight for Funding NIOSH – Friends of NIOSH
IHMM is part of a 460-organization coalition seeking to inform congressional appropriators about the importance of NIOSH 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 crafted a communication to help them understand the need to fund NIOSH adequately.
Friends of NIOSH Coalition Letter Here
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.
Read the final Op-Ed here.
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 crafted a communication to help them understand the need to fund OSHA adequately.
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 Community Impact Coalition in Washington
With Congress beginning to work on tax legislation in 2025, ASAE has launched 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. IHMM is a member of the Steering Committee of the Coalition.
The Community Impact Coalition is a national group of 99 organizations 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 that 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].
Here is a fact sheet on the Community Impact Coalition
CIC’s website is here
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’s Unprecedented Outreach: Elevating Excellence Worldwide
March 2025 marked a milestone moment for IHMM! In just one month, we sent over 532,982 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 and February’s outreach, that’s a staggering 1.65 million communications in just three 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, 1,604 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 Recertification Videos
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]
COSTHA Annual Forum & Expo 2025
May 5-7, 2025
IHMM will next be at the COSTHA annual forum and expo in Atlanta. Visit IHMM at Booth #208 and say hello to Jimmy Nguyen, our Recertification and Database Manager!
Atlanta, Georgia
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 is soliciting comments in response to the DOT’s Request for Information, deadline May 5, 2025
- IHMM has joined the 460-member “Friends of NIOSH” letter to Congress in defense of NIOSH funding
- 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
Regulatory Updates
US DOT Regulatory Information Request
Deadline: May 5, 2025
The U.S. Department of Transportation issued a Federal Register notice published today [attached] asking interested parties questions concerning DOT regulatory activities and information gathering. DOT seeks input on these activities from the public.
The Google folder where our comments may be found is here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zxDFjpv6JvKfWaKVhNM8myRlIwXJb9rG?usp=drive_link
The “IHMM DOT Reducing Regulations-4-21-2025” document was updated on 4-21-2025. IHMM intends to submit this document on or before May 5, 2025, so time is running out to submit comments. Comments may be made using the link below.
https://forms.gle/Ua42XwtkGfmuFLQh6
Please read these questions and consider responding.
Participate in National Work Zone Awareness Week Events April 21 – 25
This week, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and its safety stakeholders are raising work zone safety awareness. Several events are occurring during National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW). On April 23rd, we would like organizations, companies, institutions and individuals to wear orange and share work zone safety messages by using hashtags #NWZAW and #Orange4Safety throughout social media. The North Carolina DOT developed social media images that could be used on your social media channels to promote NWZAW
The number of fatal highway worker injuries have decreased from 124 in 2018 to 94 in 2022. FHWA will continue to promote safety in work zones to sustain this trend. Smart Work Zones Technologies can improve safety by dynamically warning approaching drivers about the presence of slow-moving construction vehicles entering or exiting work spaces among high-speed traffic, thereby improving safety for workers and the public. For more information, contact Martha Kapitanov, Transportation Specialist, Work Zone Management Team.
US DOT Procedural Requirements Memorandum
The Interested Parties (IP) Group recently drew attention to the US DOT Procedural Requirements Memorandum issued in March. This is an insightful legal document outlining the definitions and procedural requirements for DOT enforcement actions. Prepared by Acting DOT General Counsel Gregory Cote, this memorandum is expected to be released to the public soon. It clarifies the procedures for both administrative and judicial enforcement actions initiated by the Department of Transportation (DOT), ensuring that these actions align with due process principles and comply with lawful, reasonable, and consistent Administration policies. (March 11, 2025 – US DOT)
New Process for PHMSA’s Letters of Interpretation
On April 8, 2025, PHMSA announced its updated interpretations process to allow stakeholders to play a role in reviewing and providing feedback on interpretations requests. The updated process not only offers more transparency, but also provides stakeholders with an opportunity to provide feedback on best practices for compliance with safety requirements covering the transportation of hazardous materials and the operation of natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline systems.
Through PHMSA’s updated interpretations process, stakeholders can review and comment on interpretations requests prior to issuance of the agency’s final written interpretation. Stakeholders will have up to 30-days following the submission of a request to provide feedback related to compliance with the regulation in question. Prior to the new process, stakeholders were only made aware of new interpretations after their issuance.
To submit a request for interpretation or learn more about the new process, visit PHMSA’s interpretations webpage. Stakeholders interested in receiving email notifications when new interpretation requests are added to PHMSA’s website for comment can sign up here.
Interested in being the first to know when PHMSA posts notices and rulemakings to the Federal Register? Receive email notifications from the Federal Register whenever PHMSA posts by visiting the Federal Register site and clicking ‘Subscribe’ at https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/pipeline-and-hazardous-materials-safety-administration
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.
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 participated in the March 5, 2025, Member Meeting and Capitol Hill Advocacy Day.
2025 State Legislatures are underway and our first 2025 Watch List is at left:
New 2025 State Legislation Watch List
Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition – IHMM Lobbying Senators Crapo and Wyden
IHMM has launched lobbying efforts with our credential holders in Idaho and Oregon last week. Senator Mike Crapo [R-ID] and Senator Ron Wyden [D-OR] are on the Senate Finance Committee, and we are asking both to become co-sponsors of S 756, Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act.
The Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition, led by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), and the Professional Certification Coalition (PCC), and on which IHMM is a member of the TWC Steering Committee, recently surpassed 900 member organizations that represent more than 50 different industries across the country.
The Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition supports the bipartisan, bicameral Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act (S. 756 / 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.
H.R. 1151 has 120 co-sponsors in the House. S 756 has 3 co-sponsors in the Senate. IHMM’s Executive Director Gene Guilford, CAE was on Capitol Hill in March working with the coalition on meeting with Members of Congress to co-sponsor the legislation.
H.R. 1151 / S 756 / Coalition Roster
Important Stories for IHMM Certificants
Workers Memorial Day 2025
Workers Memorial Day, an annual event honoring those who have lost their lives due to occupational incidents, illnesses, or diseases, is fast approaching, and we invite you to commemorate this observance and reaffirm your commitment to workplace safety and health.
Find Workers Memorial Day events near you using OSHA’s interactive map, and please submit events that are open to the public for inclusion on this page. Federal OSHA’s Workers Memorial Day Ceremony and Wreath Laying will be Thursday, April 24, at 1 pm ET at DOL’s Frances Perkins Building (200 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC). Those unable to attend in-person may livestream the ceremony from OSHA’s website. Recordings will also be made available.
Ben Kochman, PHMSA Acting Administrator
PHMSA is pleased to welcome Mr. Ben Kochman as Deputy Administrator and current Acting Administrator. Ben joins us from the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA), where he served as Director of Pipeline Safety Policy. In this role, he led efforts to advocate for effective federal safety policy on behalf of the interstate natural gas pipeline and storage industry.
This appointment marks a return for Mr. Kochman, who held executive level appointed positions within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) previously, including serving as PHMSA’s Director of Governmental, International, and Public Affairs. In that role, he served as the lead executive representing the Agency before Congress, the media, and stakeholder groups. Mr. Kochman also served as a Senior Congressional Affairs Officer on behalf of former Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao, where he acted as a liaison with Congress for a variety of issues, including assisting with outreach for PHMSA. Learn more about Mr. Kochman here.
Hazardous Materials Registration
The 2025–2026 registration year begins officially on July 1st and ends on June 30th of the following year, with early registration opening May 1st. The updated 2025 registration brochure will be available in mid-April. To download or print this brochure, visit our website.
The tips below are intended to help you prepare for the upcoming 2025 registration year.
• To avoid errors and processing delays, please do not submit your registrations for the 2025 registration year prior to May 1st. Any registrations submitted before this date will not be processed.
• Online registration is the quickest and most effective way to obtain your Hazardous Materials Registration Certificate! To register online, enter through the PHMSA Portal at: https://portal.phmsa.dot.gov.
• When renewing your registrations, please use your HM Company ID to avoid errors in typing business name and company address. If you don’t know your HM Company ID, please contact our registration help desk for assistance by email [email protected] or phone. The registration help desk can be reached at the following numbers:
o (202) 934-1630 for businesses beginning with the letters A–M
o (202) 934-1631 for businesses beginning with the letters N–Z
• Registrants should also contact the registration help desk for assistance with any of the following:
o Confirming the status of registrations submitted by mail or ACH (registrants should allow up to 14 days for processing);
o Assistance with locating previously-submitted registrations;
o Assistance with financial payment issues, such as disputes, refunds, or other concerns.
Please submit only business contact information. Please note that the contact information you submit during the registration process, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses, may be disclosed in response to requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552.
For more information, visit: https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/registration/registration-overview
Note: While PHMSA initiated the rulemaking process to adjust the registration fee structure, following the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, there will be no changes for the 2025–2026 registration year.
For additional information and access to the dockets or comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov or DOT’s Docket Operations Office. The docket number for this rulemaking activity is PHMSA-2022-0033 (HM-208J). So far, PHMSA has published an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM), a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), and held a Public Meeting to solicit public input on possible changes.
2025 National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
In advance of the 12th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction (May 5-9, 2025), we want to alert you to the following webinars, tools, and resources available to assist workplaces in preparing for and participating in the Stand-Down:
Webinars of Interest:
- Get Ready for the 2025 Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction Webinar will be conducted on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 2:00 pm ET. Join OSHA and CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) the week before the official Safety Stand-Down to learn more about free resources that can be used during the Stand-Down or throughout the year to improve fall prevention and protection practices on your job sites. This webinar will highlight the extensive library of resources, and several new items developed for 2025, as well as offer an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and make suggestions to Campaign leaders. Please register here. Panelists include:
- Brian A. Rizzo, Director, Office of Construction Services, OSHA
- Chris Cain, CIH, Executive Director, CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training
- Leading Edges’ and Other Barriers to the Use of Overhead Anchorage for Work at Heights will be conducted on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 2:00 pm ET. This webinar will share information on where we will tackle the complexities of fall protection for unprotected edge work, discuss what personal fall arrest systems can and cannot do, and explain how to apply the hierarchy of controls to identify specific hazards including what fall protection systems can be used to keep workers safe. Please register here.
Poster, Handouts, and Other Resources:
- 2025 National Stand-Down Poster (English/Spanish)
- Hardhat Stickers and Hazard Alert Cards
- Bilingual social media guide
- PPE fit infographic is now available in English/Spanish
As a reminder, anyone who wants to prevent hazards in the workplace can participate in the Stand-Down by taking a break to have a toolbox talk or another safety activity such as conducting safety equipment inspections, developing rescue plans, or discussing job specific hazards. See Highlights from the Past Stand-Downs
Creating the Water Workforce of the Future: Webinar Series
Leading the Way Through Innovation and Collaboration
April 30th, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Register Here
In today’s water sector, it is essential for utilities and industry professionals to collaborate, access vital training, and explore innovative technologies that address the challenges of 21st-century water services. A leading example of this collaboration is The Water Tower (TWT) in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
TWT is a first-of-its-kind nonprofit global water innovation hub for water and wastewater utilities, researchers, private companies, and water-related organizations to collaboratively solve critical, real-world water and environmental challenges.
Through applied research, technology innovation, workforce development, and industry engagement, TWT provides innovative solutions tailored to the water sector. A key focus is integrating and expanding skilled-trades programming to attract and develop a diverse, next-generation water workforce.
This webinar is part of an ongoing webinar series hosted by EPA, in partnership with leading water sector organizations around the country. More information on this webinar series can be found at
https://www.epa.gov/sustainable-water-infrastructure/water-sector-workforce-webinars
PFAS Updates: What’s Happening in the U.S. and EU
May 13, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (EDT)
Register now to join The Acta Group (Acta®) and EPPA for “PFAS Updates: What’s Happening in the U.S. and EU,” a complimentary webinar offering expert updates on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) regulatory developments. These substances are attracting global legal, regulatory, commercial, and litigation attention as no other “emerging contaminant” has. While the U.S. Administration is new, PFAS regulation continues at a rapid pace and U.S. state initiatives are evolving at an astonishing speed. The European Union’s (EU) proposed ban on PFAS in consumer, industrial, and professional products (with an initial emphasis on consumer products) and the consideration of exemptions for essential uses are closely watched developments with global implications. Member states have also introduced national bans on PFAS in consumer products, beyond what is covered by the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). Companies producing, processing, distributing, and/or using PFAS must be aware of global legal and scientific developments and take steps now to minimize legal, regulatory, and commercial risk.
During this webinar, Meglena Mihova, Managing Partner, EPPA, and Richard E. Engler, Ph.D., Director of Chemistry, Acta, will discuss regulatory developments in the United States and EU, including Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) developments, actions being taken by the states, and proposed PFAS restriction in the EU.
EPA Extends Public Comment Period for Proposed Multi-Sector General Permit
Deadline: May 19, 2025
EPA has extended the public comment period for the proposed 2026 Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) until May 19, 2025.
Comments must be received on or before May 19, 2025. Comments must be submitted on www.regulations.gov for docket ID EPA-HQ-OW-2024-0481.
The fact sheet, permit, and other associated documents are available in the docket (docket ID EPA-HQ-OW-2024-0481).
These documents may also be viewed on EPA’s website at: Stormwater Discharges from Industrial Activities-EPA’s Proposed 2026 MSGP.
For any questions related to this announcement, please contact [email protected]. Do not respond directly to this e-mail, as this inbox is not monitored.
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.
April ICC Compliance Bulletin
With spring in full swing and a new quarter underway, it’s the perfect time to stay ahead of regulatory updates. ICC is here with the latest insights to keep you informed, prepared, and compliant as regulations continue to evolve.
🔍 This Month’s Spotlights:
- What’s New in the 2025 IATA Battery Guide? introduces key updates, including sodium-ion battery classification, cargo tracking device guidelines, and upcoming lithium battery state-of-charge requirements for 2026. Stay ahead with insights on compliance, safety, and essential UN 38.3 testing requirements.
- PHMSA Issues Safety Advisory on Counterfeit Parts exposes the growing threat of fake automotive components, from airbags to seatbelt pretensioners. Learn how to identify counterfeit parts, understand the risks they pose, and take proactive steps to ensure vehicle safety and regulatory compliance.
- PHMSA’s Lithium Battery Guide simplifies the complex world of lithium battery shipping with clear guidelines on packaging, labeling, and compliance. Featuring scenario-based examples and detailed flowcharts, this essential resource helps shippers navigate regulations and ensure safe, compliant transport across all modes.
- Shipping Charcoal? Get Onboard with IMDG Code Updates! explores the latest changes in Amendment 42-24, including the removal of key exemptions and the addition of Special Provision 978. With new classification, testing, and handling requirements set for full enforcement in 2026, shippers must prepare now to ensure compliance.
- PHMSA Reminder: Bulk Peroxyacetic Acid Shipments Require Approval emphasizes the critical requirement for offerors to secure prior approval before transporting peroxyacetic acid in bulk. With strict testing and classification guidelines in place, compliance ensures safe handling, minimizes risks, and prevents delays in hazardous materials transportation.
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.
Safety, Support, and Resources You Can Use Now
To support our work during this difficult time, we’ve gathered the resources below for educators, caregivers, students, and community members.
- Crisis Navigation Resources
- Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Families and Educators
- How to Cope With Traumatic Events
- Tips for Survivors: Coping with Grief After Community Violence
- Trauma-Informed, Resilience-Oriented Schools
- Leading Through Crises
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Sustainability Planning for School Safety Workshop
May 7, 2025 | 1:30 – 3:00 PM ET – Applications open April 16 – For More Information Here
Every successful school safety program starts with a vision—but keeping that vision alive for the long haul requires smart planning and sustainable strategies.
This no-cost 90-minute interactive workshop will equip you with tools to reflect on your goals, map out current contributors and resources, and explore ways to expand your network. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to strengthen an existing program, you’ll walk away with practical next steps to ensure your school safety efforts continue to thrive.
Apply as an individual or with a team (up to 4 people, including yourself).
Mark your calendars!
Applications open April 16 and are due by April 30.
Accepted participants will be notified by May 2.
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Emergency Operations Plan Training and Exercises for Schools
The Emergency Exercises Training Package from the REMS TA Center supports schools in developing and strengthening emergency operations plans (EOPs). It includes downloadable modules covering hazard and threat planning, implementation basics, and free resources, with presentations, speaker’s notes, and exercises. Additionally, the package offers five tabletop exercises for scenarios like infectious disease, power outages, and cybersecurity incidents, providing schools with practical training to refine their EOPs and enhance preparedness. Learn More
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Prevention is a critical component of ensuring a safe and supportive school environment. By identifying potential risks early, fostering positive school climates, and supporting mental health needs, schools can reduce incidents and create safer spaces for students. This week, we’re highlighting three key resources to help strengthen prevention efforts in your school community:
- School-Based Prevention Programming Webinar
Learn practical strategies for implementing effective school-based prevention programs to improve school climate. - Key Considerations for Bullying Prevention Guide
This guide outlines essential steps for creating and maintaining bullying prevention programs, including youth engagement and social media considerations. - Supporting Youth Mental Health Resource
Explore strategies to address youth mental health concerns and support student well-being.
Standing With NIOSH
Earlier this month, we learned the harsh news that staffing cuts will effectively dismantle NIOSH. Once the shock wore off, our first thoughts were with the dedicated workers at the institute whose careers have been disrupted. They, like so many OEHS professionals, view their work as a calling and are passionate about protecting workers. Having to abandon research, investigations, guidance documents, and other vital work they’ve undertaken is as much a personal loss for them as it is a general loss for us all.
These sentiments lead to our next concerns: the OEHS profession itself and the workers who depend on it. For so many years, NIOSH has been the world’s foremost research entity dedicated to occupational health and safety. Its work has influenced guidance not only in the United States but in many other countries. To mention just one example, the COVID-19 pandemic recently demonstrated the tremendous importance of the NIOSH National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory’s respirator approval process. As some practitioners have observed, replacing this essential function will be no small feat—and it is just one program among many whose shuttering will have consequences far into the future.
- Annual report 2024 published
- Microplastics restriction: Description of the reporting requirements now available
- Restriction dossier submitted for certain chromium (VI) substances
- Testing proposals
- Consultation on harmonised classification and labelling
- New intention to harmonise classification and labelling
- Assessment of regulatory needs reports
- IUCLID 6: version 9
- EUCLEF updated
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
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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
- Last Call to Submit Abstracts for the 2025 EHS HAZMAT Summit – Deadline extended until May 2nd. 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
- Registration Opens Soon 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. Why attend the Summit? Watch this video to learn more
- EHS HazMat Summit Exhibitor and Sponsor Opportunities are 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
- Don’t miss this chance to recognize individuals, chapters, and organizationsfor outstanding contributions in education, training, research, organizational development, operations, and performance. The AHMP Awards Program includes four Professional Member awards, three Chapter awards, and two AHMP “Friend” awards. Nominations are being accepted through April 30th. Visit https://www.ahmpnet.org/awards-program to learn more and submit a nomination.
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
- Study of Safety Data Sheets for construction materials finds inaccuracies about nanoparticle content
- Machine guarding: New online training video
- Mobile elevated work platforms: Tower worker video spotlights best practices
- Bill to protect public sector workers advances out of Pennsylvania House
- Now available from OSHA: 2024 injury and illness data
- Spurred by worker deaths, scuba safety bill on Minnesota governor’s desk
NSC Webinars
- Apr 24 – Risk Reduction, Revenue Growth: The Business Case for Workplace Safety
- May 1 – Safety in the Age of AI: How New Collision Avoidance Technology is Transforming Operations
- May 8 – Identifying Hazards and Improving Hand Protection: Reduce Hand Injuries and Improve Worker Safety
- May 15 – Utility and Industrial Awareness on Electrical Protection for Hands
- May 22 – OSHA 101: Expertise Requires Mastering the Basics
- May 29 – Safety Masterclass: Addressing the Top Challenges in Safety Programs
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
- National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls is May 5-9
- Standards Education Series Spotlights Fall Protection and Restraint
- ASSP Urges Lawmakers to Ensure Safety of America’s workers
- From Capitol Hill to Your Career: ASSP Supports Workforce Growth Bill
- ASSP’s Flagship Journal Selects Year’s Best Articles, Encourages Submissions
- Raise the Standard: The Training Blueprint You Need
- May 29 – Fundamentals of Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
- June 12 – Influential Leadership Skills
- June 12 – Integrating Z10 to Manage Occupational Health & Safety
- June 12 – Integrating ISO 45001 to Manage Occupational Health & Safety
- June 12 – Safety Management II (25JUN12)
- June 12 – Prevention through Design
- July 31 – Corporate Safety Management
IHMM Foundation
HMS Is Now The IHMM Foundation
IHMM and The IHMM Foundation
Check it out! The graphic to the left brings to life the powerful partnership between IHMM and the IHMM Foundation — a collaboration built to support YOU and every IHMM credential holder!
IHMM created the IHMM Foundation with one goal in mind: to empower and elevate its certificants. While IHMM delivers a wide range of prestigious professional credentials, the IHMM Foundation steps in with game-changing professional development programs designed to support both current certificants and those on the path to certification.
Together, they’re building a stronger, smarter, and more connected community of professionals. 🚀 Ready to take your career to the next level? This is where it all begins!
Friends of the Institute
This dynamic new initiative is more than just a name — it’s a powerful movement of passionate supporters coming together to champion the mission of the IHMM Foundation. As a Friend of the Institute, you’ll play a vital role in advancing cutting-edge professional development programs, unlocking life-changing scholarships, building meaningful networks, driving impactful research, and fueling exciting affinity opportunities.
This is your chance to be part of something bigger. Get involved, make a difference, and help shape the future of our profession!
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This Week
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- Bruce Environmental and Response Management. Thank you for being so supportive!
- Murals Logistics Agency. Thank you for being so supportive!
- Vubiz. Thank you for being so supportive!
- Oklahoma State University College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology. Thank you for being so supportive!
- Lab Safety Institute. Thank you for being so supportive!
- University of Cincinnati OSHA Training Center. Thank you for being so supportive!
- American Industrial Hygiene Association. Thank you for being so supportive!
- Dangerous Goods Management – India. Thank you for being so supportive!
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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!
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 |
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| 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 IHMM Foundation is Professional Development. 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
Elevate Your Career with IHMM Foundation: Your Gateway to Easy CMP Acquisition!
Are you one of the 1,600 IHMM certificants poised to recertify this year? Show your ongoing dedication to professional growth and excellence with our streamlined process for earning Certification Maintenance Points (CMPs).
Navigating your recertification requirements has never been easier. Begin by exploring the detailed guidelines in our Recertification Claims Manual – Appendix A, available at IHMM Recertification Claims. This resource is your roadmap to understanding all the potential avenues for accruing your CMPs.
But once you’re familiar with the manual, what’s next? How do you find the right courses that fit your needs and schedule?
That’s where the IHMM Foundation simplifies your journey. We’ve created a user-friendly platform designed to connect you directly with relevant, impactful educational opportunities. Just visit
- Go to https://hazmatsociety.org/professional-development/
- 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 IHMM Foundation Professional Development platform with IHMM CMPs already attached.
IHMM Foundation Certified Dangerous Goods Professional [CDGP] Exam Prep
The Columbia Southern University/HMS CDGP prep course is found here on the IHMM Foundation 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/
Transform Lives with Your Support for the IHMM Foundation!
Join us in a thrilling journey to empower passionate individuals through the Dr. John H. Frick Memorial Scholarship Program, one of the IHMM Foundation’s flagship initiatives. This program is a beacon of hope for aspiring professionals who dream of advancing in their careers but face financial barriers.
The IHMM Foundation is dedicated to removing these obstacles, making it easier for these determined minds to gain certifications, engage in professional development, attend impactful conferences, and receive top-tier training. While we do not seek donations from the general public, we call upon our certified professionals, their companies, and our network of educational and training partners to play a pivotal role.
Your contribution can ignite a chain reaction of opportunity and success. By donating, you help those with the greatest need but the least resources to join and thrive within our professional community.
The chance to make a profound impact is here and now—don’t let it slip away! Consider a tax-deductible donation of $250, $500, or whatever you can afford. Every contribution brings us closer to a world where everyone has the opportunity to excel and contribute to our collective future.
Act now. Your support can change lives.
Member Benefits of the IHMM Foundation
Did You Know?
Your company can become a Friend of the Institute. The donation is 100% tax-deductible, and your participation directly supports scholarship and professional development opportunities for professionals working in hazmat and EHS. Joining as a Friend of the Institute expresses your commitment and your company’s leadership in giving back to our professional community. Join today to claim your tax deduction 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 IHMM Foundation 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 Foundation Professional Development
IHMM has a companion organization for presenting and delivering professional development programs. The IHMM Foundation is IHMM’s Professional Association, and the IHMM Foundation’s professional development 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 what is publicly available.
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