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| IHMM Nominating Committee Announces Board Seats | IHMM Global DG Transport Regulatory Update: April 6-13, 2026 | IHMM Submits Comments on PHMSA Harmonization Rulemaking | Lion Technology Courses Supporting IHMM for 2026 | IHMM Video Training Project | President’s FY2027 Budget to Congress Proposes Cuts |
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- DGI
- Certifications Matter – CSHM
- The Value of IHMM Credentials
- ISSM CHMM Prep Course
- EHS IHMM Safety Credentials
- Hazmat/Dangerous Goods Credentials
- Microcredentials/Emeritus/BadgeCert
- Follow IHMM on Social Media
- IHMM Credentials Accredited
- Need Help?
- IHMM Recent News
- Inside IHMM
- IHMM Nominating Committee Announces Board Positions
- Lion Technology, Foundation Training Partner, Offers Courses for 2026
- Lights. Knowledge. Impact
- IHMM Foundation Seeks to Expand CHMM-CSHM Professional Development
- 2026 IHMM Trade Shows and Conferences
- Professional Development – Earning CMPs
- IHMM Recertification Videos
- Support the Future of EHS
- IHMM Foundation Jobs Board – 15 Job Openings
- Research Resources for You – Air Transport – ICAO Addendum One
- IHMM’s Unprecedented Outreach – 1,724,402 in Jan/Feb/Mar
- Advertise with IHMM
- IHMM Salary Survey
- Connect – Collaborate – Get Hired
- Sean Grady, CHMM – Environmental Transformation Podcast
- IHMM Code of Ethics Video
- IHMM Mentors Support You
- IHMM Government Affairs
- Regulatory Updates
- CHEMTREC
- IHMM Submits Comments to PHMSA NPRM HM-215R to Amend US Hazardous Materials Regulations
- National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants – Ethylene Oxide
- President’s FY2027 Budget to Congress Proposes Cuts
- Important Stories for IHMM Certificants
- Heat Safety Tool Released by OSHA-NIOSH
- Environment News This Week April 6-13, 2026
- LION
- Workplace Safety News This Week April 6-13, 2026
- Be a Safety Champion
- IHMM a Premier Partner – Falls 2026
- Safe + Sound in Schools April 20-May 1
- Global Dangerous Goods Transportation This Week April 6-13, 2026
- School Safety – Introducing Our New Video Series on School Threat Assessment
- ECHA – News from the European Chemicals Agency
- IHMM Store
- News from IHMM Affiliates
- AHMP
- AIHA – The Synergist
- NSC
- Advertise with IHMM
- ASSP
- The Certified Professional Coming
- IHMM Foundation Affinity Programs – Impac / Tridim
- IHMM Hazardous Materials Textbook
- NAHMMA
Certified Safety and Health Manager® (CSHM®)
IHMM’s Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM®) credential recognizes environmental, health, and safety managers who have a mastery of OSHA regulations and industry standards as well as exceptional management skills. The holder of this credential manages for worker and workplace safety. As a health and safety manager, you are focused on the safety of your employees and workplace. Now you can be recognized for your commitment with a CSHM® credential.
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IHMM RECENT NEWS
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/DANGEROUS GOODS
[BLOG] 5 Levels of HAZWOPER Training Explained for Emergency Responders
[VIDEO] Hazmat Packing Groups Explained
[VIDEO] Shipping Hazmat with No Packing Group
[BLOG] Sunset Date for Paper Hazardous Waste Manifests Proposed by EPA
[BLOG] TSCA Updates: TCE, PCE, CTC, and 16 Other Chemicals
President’s FY2027 Budget to Congress Proposes Cuts
Large Packagings for Hazardous Materials
Hanford places first vitrified waste canisters in disposal cell
Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)
EPA Looks to Evaluate Microplastics under the Safe Drinking Water Act
EPA Again Delays TSCA PFAS Reporting Deadlines
EPA Publishes Updated Drinking Water Contaminant List
NEPA in the News: March 2026 NEPA Round Up
EHS/WORKPLACE SAFETY
President’s FY2027 Budget to Congress Proposes Cuts
Why Work Zone Safety Matters
First U.S.-Based Standard on Risk Assessment & Management
Making Safety Communication Understandable: How AI Supports EHS Professionals
Keeping People Safe: Global Data on the State of Workplace Safety Report
What owners and contractors should know about data center construction contracts
National Emphasis Program – Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards uses OSHA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics data from calendar years 2022-2025 to direct inspection priorities to 55 high-risk industries in indoor and outdoor work settings.
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Scaffolding Safety: Why Inspection Discipline is the Difference Between Risk and Reliability
EHS Teams Carrying More Responsibilities Than Ever Before, Says EHS Expert
OSHA updates emphasis program on heat hazards
Arizona Officials Adopt New Workplace Heat Safety Standards
Construction Leaders Prepare for National Safety Stand-Down
INSIDE IHMM
IHMM Nominating Committee Announces Board Positions for Jan 1, 2027
Heather Waldmann, CHMM, chair of the IHMM Nominating Committee, is pleased to release the Call for Nominations for 2026. IHMM’s Board is filling three seats as follows:
- One CSHM Board Member for a 4-year term beginning January 1, 2027
- One CDGP Board Member for a 4-year term beginning January 1, 2027
- One At-Large Board Member who may come from the ranks of the CHMM, CHMP, CDGP, CSHM, or CSMP, for a 4-year term beginning January 1, 2027
Lion Technology, IHMM Foundation Training Partner, Offers Courses for 2026
Lion Technology, an IHMM Foundation training partner, has had 2 courses approved in advance for earning IHMM recertification certification maintenance points. We are pleased to promote these programs. Thank you, Lion Technology, and thank you to the IHMM Foundation’s Professional Development Committee.
Thank you, Lion Technology, for contributing programs that enable IHMM certificants to engage in professional development and earn important CMPs! All Lion Technology programs are available online and on demand.
| Dates | Course Name | Venue | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Online | Online | Lion Technology |
| Daily | RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Refresher | Online | Lion Technology |
Lights. Knowledge. Impact.
The IHMM Foundation is launching an exciting new initiative—a dynamic series of professional training videos designed to power your growth and advance your career.
These one-hour, high-impact learning modules will allow IHMM certificants to earn valuable CMPs—and that’s just the beginning.
Here’s where it gets even more exciting:
We’re inviting YOU to help create them.
If you have expertise to share, you can partner with us to develop these training videos—and earn CMPs for your contributions as a content creator. This is your opportunity to showcase your knowledge, build your professional reputation, and directly shape the future of education across the IHMM community.
Each course will include:
- A focused, one-hour training session
- A follow-on quiz to reinforce learning
- Direct alignment with IHMM certification blueprints
Whether you’re looking to earn CMPs, build your brand, or give back to the profession, this initiative puts you front and center.
Ready to lead, teach, and inspire?
Join us today and start the process of aligning your video topic with IHMM certifications.
IHMM Foundation Seeks to Expand CHMM-CSHM Professional Development Programs
As part of the IHMM Foundation’s continuing effort to strengthen the professional development ecosystem supporting our credentials, we recently completed a detailed comparison of the Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM) Blueprint and a detailed review comparing the Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) Blueprint against the education and training programs currently available on the Foundation’s website.
These analyses—performed from both a credential integrity and workforce development perspective—identified several areas where additional course offerings would materially improve alignment with the CHMM and CSHM blueprint domains and subdomains.
The IHMM Foundation Professional Development Committee begins by working with the 29 education and training vendors we have worked with, giving preference to those vendors who are Friends of the Institute, to identify key programs to strengthen our course offerings.
FMI – Jelian Larbi at [email protected]
IHMM 2026 Trade Shows and Conferences
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June 1-3, 2026
ASSP Safety 2026 Conference & Expo
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Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
June 15-17, 2026
AHMP EHS Hazmat Summit
September 29-October 1, 2026
New Orleans, Louisiana
FET Annual Conference
October 20-22, 2026
Marriott Oshkosh Waterfront Conference Center
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Professional Development
The IHMM Foundation is your partner in growing your expertise and advancing your career. We’re committed to making professional development not only high quality—but easy, accessible, and directly aligned with your IHMM certification.
Simply click the button for your credential below, and you’ll be taken straight to the IHMM Foundation’s curated collection of training and education already approved for Certification Maintenance Points (CMPs).
No searching. No guesswork. Just the right courses to keep you sharp, confident, and ahead of the curve.
Invest in yourself. Advance your profession. Accelerate your success—starting today.
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Congratulations. After hard work and dedication, you earned your professional credential. Now, every 5 years, you will need to recertify your valuable credential. Over 5 years, you need to earn 200 certification maintenance points or CMPs. You receive 100 CMPs for the job you perform, and then need to earn a minimum of another 100 CMPs in a variety of ways, demonstrating your commitment to continuous improvement and remaining current with the demands of your profession and our communities of practice.
Considering everything you did to achieve certification, don’t let it go to waste by failing to recertify.
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The IHMM Foundation Jobs Board
We invite our participating companies to post their available employment opportunities here. There is no charge for this service. IHMM Foundation/HMS staff reviews each proposed posting for clarity and completeness before posting to the public view and may remove a posting without notice. Go here to post your available jobs.
Research and Resources For You
The IHMM Foundation/HMS is committed to the continued growth of IHMM’s certificants and to supporting them in every way we can. We achieve this through work that aims to gain insights that align with our mission to educate, develop, inform, and unite the hazardous materials, dangerous goods, and environmental health and safety communities of practice.
IHMM’s certificants will find important resources that most of our certificants use. If you don’t find what you need, use the button below to let us know, and we will get it and post it here for you.
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IHMM Research is found at https://hazmatsociety.org/research/
Added this week > ICAO Addendum One 2025-2026
IHMM’s Unprecedented Outreach: Elevating Excellence Worldwide
2026 marks another milestone moment for IHMM! IHMM has sent 1.7 million messages in January, February, and March to thousands of private and public sector entities, amplifying awareness of IHMM, our prestigious credentials, and the dedicated professionals who hold them.
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 its 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!
1,724,402 Messages in January/February/March
IHMM Salary Survey Results
IHMM is pleased to release the survey of salaries underlying the hazardous materials/dangerous goods credentials salaries by job title, as well as the survey of salaries underlying the workplace safety credentials salaries by job title. You may download these surveys as linked below.
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.
You can find this community after logging into COLLABORATION here: https://community.ihmm.org/home
Sean Grady, CHMM – Environmental Transformation Podcast
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The 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 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 Government Affairs
Regulatory Updates
IHMM Submits Formal Comments to PHMSA: Advancing Safety, Elevating the Profession, and Strengthening the Role of Certified Experts
IHMM is proud to announce that it has formally submitted comprehensive comments to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) in response to its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (HM–215R), a sweeping regulatory update governing the transportation of hazardous materials and dangerous goods across all modes.
This rulemaking is not routine—it is foundational. PHMSA’s proposal implements critical updates to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), aligning U.S. requirements with international standards such as the UN Model Regulations, ICAO Technical Instructions, IMDG Code, and ADR. These changes directly affect how hazardous materials are classified, packaged, labeled, and transported in a global economy handling more than 3.3 billion tons of hazardous materials annually.
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards for Sterilization Facilities, Residual Risk and Technology Review Reconsideration
Deadline May 1, 2026
EPA’s March 17, 2026, proposal would materially reopen and narrow the 2024 ethylene oxide sterilization rule for commercial sterilization facilities. The Agency proposes to rescind the 2024 risk-based standards adopted under Clean Air Act section 112(f)(2), based on its new legal view that the statute authorizes only a one-time residual risk review for this source category, not a second discretionary review years later.
EPA would also relax the standard for new aeration room vents at facilities using at least 10 tons per year of EtO from 99.9 percent to 99.6 percent, creating a single uniform standard for new and existing vents at those facilities. It would further eliminate the prior requirement that certain facilities use EtO CEMS, instead allowing compliance to be shown through either annual performance testing with parametric monitoring or CEMS, and would rescind the nationwide permanent total enclosure requirement.
In practical terms, EPA estimates the proposal would increase EtO emissions by 7.8 tons per year relative to the 2024 rule, while producing about $280 million in capital savings and roughly $50 million in annual compliance savings. Comments are due May 1, 2026.
IHMM credentials most directly implicated by this proposed EtO sterilization rule are CHMM® and CHMP®. The CHMM is an environmental and hazardous materials management credential, and the CHMP is focused on front-line hazardous materials work and the proper handling and management of hazardous materials in the workplace. Because this EPA proposal concerns hazardous air pollutant controls, emissions monitoring, compliance options, and operational controls at commercial sterilization facilities, those two credentials align most closely with the rule’s subject matter.
A secondary impact would fall on CSHM® and CSMP® holders to the extent they manage workplace health, safety, exposure controls, and compliance systems at affected facilities, because EtO regulation has obvious occupational health and EHS-management implications even though the proposal itself is an EPA air rule rather than an OSHA standard.
President’s FY2027 Budget to Congress Proposes Cuts
Last week, the Trump Administration released its budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2027. The budget is not binding – it is a blueprint for the President’s spending priorities for the coming year and a starting point for negotiations in Congress. Given the narrow margins in the House and the Senate and the persistent stalemates over appropriation bills, it is unlikely that many of these initiatives will be enacted as proposed.
The budget includes a 44% increase in funding for defense programs and a 10% cut for non-defense spending. Within those totals, here are some key infrastructure, transportation, as well as EHS program accounts of interest to the EHS communities of practice:
Important Stories for IHMM Certificants
Heat Safety Tool Released by OSHA-NIOSH
When you’re working in the heat, safety comes first. With the OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool, you have vital safety information available whenever and wherever you need it – right on your mobile phone.
The App allows workers and supervisors to calculate the heat index for their worksite, and, based on the heat index, displays a risk level to outdoor workers. Then, with a simple “click,” you can get reminders about the protective measures that should be taken at that risk level to protect workers from heat-related illness-reminders about drinking enough fluids, scheduling rest breaks, planning for and knowing what to do in an emergency, adjusting work operations, gradually building up the workload for new workers, training on heat illness signs and symptoms, and monitoring each other for signs and symptoms of heat-related illness.
Working in full sunlight can increase heat index values by 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep this in mind and plan additional precautions for working in these conditions.
The OSHA-NIOSH Heat Tool is available in English and Spanish for Android and iPhone devices. To access the Spanish version, set the phone language to Spanish.
Environmental News for This Week: April 6-13, 2026
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Workplace Safety News This Week: April 6-13, 2026
For the week of April 6–13, 2026, federal workplace safety developments reflected active enforcement, continued regulatory implementation, and sustained research priorities across the U.S. Department of Labor, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
- OSHA Cuts: The proposal reduces OSHA’s budget from $629.3 million to $582.4 million, decreasing staff by over 200 positions and cutting the Susan Harwood Training Grant program.
- NIOSH Cuts: The administration sought a massive reduction for NIOSH, with some reports suggesting an 80-percent reduction, aiming to eliminate Health Hazard Evaluations and training programs.
OSHA enforcement activity during the period remained focused on high-risk sectors, including construction, manufacturing, and warehousing. Recent actions cited employers for fall protection failures, trenching hazards, and machine-guarding violations, with several cases involving significant penalties following serious injuries and fatalities. These actions underscore OSHA’s continued reliance on targeted inspections and the Severe Violator Enforcement Program to address repeat and willful noncompliance.
On the regulatory front, OSHA advanced employer outreach tied to the revised Hazard Communication Standard, emphasizing preparation for upcoming phased compliance deadlines, particularly regarding chemical classification, labeling, and safety data sheet requirements. The agency also began review and analysis of submitted injury and illness data following the March reporting deadline, signaling potential future enforcement informed by employer-reported data trends.
Meanwhile, NIOSH highlighted ongoing research initiatives in respiratory protection, occupational exposure limits, and fall prevention, reinforcing its role in supporting evidence-based workplace safety standards.
Collectively, these developments reflect a consistent federal posture of robust enforcement, regulatory transition management, and continued investment in occupational safety and health research.
Safety Champions Program
The Safety Champions Program is a new program for employers to develop and implement an effective safety and health program. The main goal of safety and health programs is to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths. The Program incorporates the seven core elements of Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs.
The Safety Champion Program has three Steps (Introductory, Intermediate, and Advanced). The Steps are self-guided, and participants may work at their own pace. Safety Champion participants may also request a Safety Champion Special Government Employee (SGE) to assess their safety and health program and Step progress at any time.
I want to become a Safety Champion to embark on the pathway to safety and health success! SIGN UP HERE
IHMM is a Premier Partner of the Falls 2026 Campaign
May 4-8, 2026
What is a Safety Stand-Down?
A Safety Stand-Down is a voluntary event for employers to talk directly to employees about safety. Any workplace can hold a stand-down by taking a break to focus on “Fall Hazards” and reinforcing the importance of “Fall Prevention”. Employers of companies not exposed to fall hazards can also use this opportunity to have a conversation with employees about the other job hazards they face, protective methods, and the company’s safety policies and goals. It can also be an opportunity for employees to talk to management about falls and other job hazards they see.
- The 2026 hardhat sticker ordering form is open.
In the coming weeks, IHMM will be making materials available for the Falls 2026 Campaign! In addition, IHMM is looking for 2 volunteers, each from a different construction company, who can tell a great story about how they prevent falls in construction.
Safe +Sound in Schools – April 20 through May 1
OSHA’s Alliance and Safe + Sound partner CareerSafe is bringing the Safe + Sound initiative into classrooms through Safe + Sound in School Week 2026, taking place April 20 through May 1.
The campaign encourages educators to host a short Hazard Huddle with their students. During the discussion, students explore real workplace hazards, learn about their rights as young workers, and practice speaking up about safety concerns.
Classes that participate can share photos or highlights from their Hazard Huddle to receive a classroom certificate and be entered into a drawing for a classroom pizza party sponsored by CareerSafe and a virtual visit from OSHA leadership.
Educators can register here to participate in Safe + Sound in School Week 2026. They can also access the program instructions and free classroom resources at keepteenworkerssafe.org.
Global DG Transport Regulatory Update: April 6-13, 2026
IHMM Global DG Transport Compliance Matrix (2025–2026)
IHMM Certificant Compliance Checklist
Week of April 6-13, 2026
The week of April 6–13, 2026, represents a consequential period in North American dangerous goods and hazardous materials transportation law, defined by regulatory convergence, active rulemaking milestones, and intensifying enforcement activity across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. While no single sweeping statutory change occurred, developments during this period collectively underscore a continued shift toward harmonization with international standards, heightened scrutiny of documentation, and expanded cross-agency enforcement exposure.
United States — PHMSA Harmonization Reaches a Critical Juncture
The most significant U.S. development this week is the April 13, 2026 close of the public comment period for the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking known as HM-215R. This rulemaking proposes comprehensive updates to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 C.F.R. Parts 171–180) to align more closely with the UN Model Regulations, ICAO Technical Instructions, and the IMDG Code (Amendment 42-24).
Key elements of the proposal include:
- Updated hazard classifications, proper shipping names, and packing groups;
- Recognition of emerging battery technologies, including sodium-ion batteries;
- Revisions to packaging authorizations and vessel stowage requirements; and
- Harmonization of air transport limitations and multimodal consistency provisions.
IHMM has submitted comments on this important PHMSA rulemaking >
IHMM Submits Formal Comments to PHMSA: Advancing Safety, Elevating the Profession, and Strengthening the Role of Certified Experts
Introducing Our New Video Series on School Threat Assessment
We’re excited to share that our new video series, Illuminating Insights into the School Threat Assessment Toolkit, is live today.
This series brings together expert perspectives on how threat assessment practices are applied in real K–12 settings, with each video focusing on a specific component, such as collaboration, evaluation, or special education considerations. Whether you are using the School Threat Assessment Toolkit or exploring these concepts on your own, this series offers clear, practical guidance to support your work.
The series includes four videos (with more to come):
Introduction features Dr. Dewey Cornell and Dr. Jennifer Maeng of the University of Virginia discussing the research behind threat assessment in K–12 schools and how it shaped the development of the Toolkit.
Law Enforcement’s Role in Threat Assessment features Joey Melvin, Executive Director of Delaware’s Comprehensive School Safety Program, discussing how strong communication with law enforcement partners supports effective threat assessment, including how teams can build relationships in advance and use tabletop exercises to improve coordination.
Supporting Special Education in Threat Assessment features Dr. Melissa Reeves of Safe and Sound Schools, who explores important considerations when conducting threat assessments involving students receiving special education services and how applying threat assessment practices with fidelity helps teams balance student rights with school safety.
Evaluating Your Threat Assessment Program features Dr. Joseph McKenna from WestEd’s Justice and Prevention Research Center, who explains why ongoing evaluation is essential to maintaining an effective threat assessment process and how teams can use data to identify areas for improvement over time.
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External Opportunities
4/15/26 – Preventing Mass Attacks in Our Communities
Hosted by the U.S. Secret Service
5/20/26 – Enhancing School Safety Using Behavioral Threat Assessment
Hosted by the U.S. Secret Service
Recent News from the European Chemicals Agency
- Workshop: Forum pilot project on enforcement of notifications to poison centres
- EU Guidance for transitioning to fluorine-free firefighting foams updated
- New proposal to harmonise classification and labelling
- Combined consultation on candidate for substitution and derogation to exclusion criteria
- New video tutorials: B-risk for biocides
- List of biocides suppliers updated
- Treated articles: List of allowed substances updated
- Consultation on Lithium compounds
- Calls for evidence
- Drinking Water Directive IUCLID demonstration workshop on 1-2 June
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
Do you have a story to share? We’re looking for real-world insights, case studies, and practical solutions to feature at the 2026 EHS HAZMAT Summit. If you’ve tackled complex challenges, navigated evolving regulations, or led a successful project—your experience could help shape the future of our field. Plus, if you are selected as a speaker you’ll receive 30% off registration! Hurry, abstract submissions are due by April 17! Extended until May 15th!
Will we see you at the 2026 EHS HAZMAT Summit in New Orleans?
This premier event brings together environmental, health, safety, and hazardous materials professionals from across the country for three days of learning, networking, and industry insight. There are many opportunities to get involved. Organizations can also expand their visibility through exhibit booths and sponsorships, with new options available for a range of budgets. Also new this year, exhibitors and sponsors can step into the spotlight with a “Rich Pitch“!
Attendee registration is open, including group rates, so secure your spot and start planning to join us in New Orleans this September!
AHMP Awards – Nominations Accepted Until April 30
Do you know someone making a meaningful impact in the EHS&S profession? AHMP Award nominations are now being accepted, and this is your opportunity to recognize their contributions.
Awards include five Professional Member awards, three Chapter awards, and two AHMP “Friend” awards, honoring individuals and organizations that support and advance the profession.
Learn more and submit your nomination today to help celebrate those making a difference.
Join the fun of the AHMP Chapter Trivia Tournament—Round Four takes place Thursday, April 30 at 7 PM EST! This free, low-stakes, high-energy trivia event is open to everyone (no membership required) and hosted online via Zoom and Kahoot. Sponsored by the Johns Hopkins ERC, each round features custom trivia created just for AHMP by the HazMat Scholar duo, Kurt and Phil. Compete for bragging rights now, with the overall winner crowned at the Annual Summit in New Orleans this September. Register individually and join the excitement!
American Industrial Hygiene Association
IHMM is affiliated with AIHA and is pleased to bring this important information to all of our certificants.
The Synergist
What You’re Reading: 3D Printing, Ethylene Oxide, GHS, and Networking
By Ed Rutkowski
What You’re Reading reviews the most-viewed posts and articles from The Synergist, our two weekly newsletters, and SynergistNOW over the previous month. In March, readers were drawn to stories about a NIOSH research project on 3D printing, the causes of an explosion at a chemical plant that produces ethylene oxide (EtO), the latest revisions to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), and the challenges of networking in occupational and environmental health and safety.
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
- Apr 16 – Protecting Lone Workers Everywhere with Digital PPE: Next-Generation Worker Protection
- Apr 23 – How to Understand and Apply ANSI Hand Safety Standards
- Apr 30 – How to Build an Effective Safety Incentive Program
- May 7 – The Workforce Has Spoken: Credentials Are Not About Compliance
- May 21 – From Safety to Connected Risk: The Value of a Unified EHS Platform
- May 28 – Simplifying OSHA Rooftop Fall Protection Requirements
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
- Episode 184: Preparing for Safety Conversations with the Help of AI Tools
- Five Key Reasons to Adopt Safety Tech in Your Organization
- Episode 183: Developing a Framework for Ethical Decision Making in EHS
- Bootstrapping AI for Data Analysis, Microlearning and More – My First Attempts
- CSB Recommendation Highlights Importance of ASSP Confined Spaces Standard
ASSP Webinars
- May 7-Jun 4 ANSI/ASSP Z16: Using Safety Metrics to Drive Operational Excellence (26MAY07)
- May 7-Jun 4 Advanced Safety Management Methods (26MAY07)
- May 7-Jun 4 Risk Assessment and Management for Safety Professionals (26MAY07)
- May 7-Jun 4 Safety Management I (26MAY07)
- May 21-Jun 4 Fundamentals of Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (26MAY21)
- Jun 25-Jul 23 Safety Management II (26JUN25)
Coming Soon…
The Certified Professional
From the IHMM Foundation | Highlighting Our Commitment to Professional Development | Scholarships | Research | Affinity Programs | Networking |
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!
IHMM Foundation Affinity Programs For Certificants
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Rockville, Maryland, 20850
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