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Table of Contents
| IHMM Comments on the OSHA Proposed Walking-Working Regulation | IHMM Nominating Committee Announces Board Seats | IHMM Global DG Transport Regulatory Update, May 5-11, 2026 | ISO 45001:2026 Next Generation of Workplace Safety | University of Cincinnati Courses Supporting IHMM for 2026 | IHMM Video Training Project | Looking For Work? 20 Job Listings Below | Code of Ethics One-Pager | PHMSA Emergency Response Guidebook | IHMM’s 2.3 Million Communications
- Lion
- DGI
- Certifications Matter – CPPS
- 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
- Celebrating Excellence in EHS Leadership – Nominate a Trailblazer!
- University of Cincinnati, 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 – 20 Job Openings
- Research Resources for You – PHMSA Emergency Response Guidebook
- IHMM’s Unprecedented Outreach – 2,297,376 Messages for Jan-April
- Advertise with IHMM
- IHMM Salary Survey
- Connect – Collaborate – Get Hired
- Sean Grady, CHMM – Environmental Transformation Podcast
- IHMM Code of Ethics Video – New Code of Ethics One-Pager
- IHMM Mentors Support You
- IHMM Government Affairs
- Regulatory Updates
- CHEMTREC
- IHMM Issues Draft Comments on the OSHA Walking-Working Proposed Rule
- Important Stories for IHMM Certificants
- ISO 45001:2026 and the Next Generation of Workplace Safety
- California DTSC Hazardous Waste Report 2026
- Environment News This Week May 5-11, 2026
- PHMSA News
- LION
- Workplace Safety News This Week May 5-11, 2026
- Be a Safety Champion
- IHMM a Premier Partner – Falls 2026
- Safe + Sound Week August 10-16, 2026
- Global Dangerous Goods Transportation This Week, May 5-11, 2026
- School Safety – Expanding Student Support and Community Partnerships
- 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 – Verizon / Tridim
- IHMM Hazardous Materials Textbook
- NAHMMA
Certified Pandemic Preparedness Specialist® (CPPS®)
America and the World were not prepared for COVID-19, and according to the federal government, we are not ready for the next pandemic. IHMM has created the Certified Pandemic Preparedness Specialist(® [CPPS(®] microcredential as our contribution to being prepared for the next pandemic. A Certified Pandemic Preparedness Specialist® (CPPS®) microcredential holder is first a CHMM or CSHM credentialed professional who has demonstrated, through education, experience, and examination, the ability to identify and assess the risks associated with pathogens and their effect on public health, commerce, industry, and/or government operations.
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IHMM RECENT NEWS
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/DANGEROUS GOODS
[BLOG] TRI Reports Due July 1: What to Submit & Who Is Covered
[BLOG]How Employers Can Benefit from OSHA’s Safety Champions Program
[VIDEO] Who Needs a Hazmat Security Plan?
[BLOG] EPA Completes 920 Ton Hazardous Waste Hand Sanitizer Cleanup
[BLOG] Mustard Maker Sentenced for Clean Water Act Violations
Missouri bill sparks concern from solid waste leaders
Court finds Trump’s Section 122 tariffs to be unlawful
Definition of Hazardous Waste Applicable to Corrective Action for Releases From Solid Waste Management Units; Withdrawal
Extension of Postponement of Effectiveness for Certain Provisions of Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
1,2-Dichloroethane; Final Risk Evaluation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Notice of Availability
Senate Bill Intends to Strengthen the Science Used for TSCA Risk Evaluations
Supreme Court Grapples with Roundup®, Federal Preemption, and the Limits of EPA Authority
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Issues New Civil Penalty SOPs for Oil and Gas Operations
Latest Updates on Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS)- April Update
EHS/WORKPLACE SAFETY
ISO 45001 and the Next Generation of Workplace Safety
High-Risk Electrical Tasks & Contributing Work Factors
OSHA’s HazCom Final Rule: What You Need to Know
How 3 builders are using AI for safety
How construction tech is transforming jobsites
Explore the synergy of law and culture in safety.
Delayed again: provisions of EPA trichlorethylene ban
Small construction companies make safety gains, but still have room to improve: report
Data centers remain ‘largest driver behind growth’ in construction planning
Injuries are becoming ‘more complex,’ workers’ comp claims show
Plastics: It’s a chemical safety matter
A combination of hazards
Effective injury prevention program[Blog post]: Three hidden risks sabotaging data center builds
[Blog post]: How an owner’s representative strengthens construction safety on-site
[Checklist]: Construction safety for data centers: Planning and preconstruction
EPA rollback eases permit requirements but adds risk
What builders need to know about E-Verify in 2026
Tips for maximizing impact from a jobsite 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
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 14-16, 2026, in Indianapolis!
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
University of Cincinnati, IHMM Foundation Training Partner, Updates Courses for 2026
The University of Cincinnati, an IHMM Foundation training partner, has had 11 courses approved in advance for earning IHMM recertification certification maintenance points. We are pleased to promote these programs. Thank you, University of Cincinnati, and thank you to the IHMM Foundation’s Professional Development Committee.
New Courses!
- OSHA #2015 Hazardous Materials
- OSHA #7500 Introduction to Safety and Health Management
- OSHA #7505 Introduction to Incident (Accident) Investigation
- OSHA #7845 Recordkeeping Rule Seminar
Thank you, University of Cincinnati, for contributing programs that enable IHMM certificants to engage in professional development and earn important CMPs! Most University of Cincinnati programs are available online and on demand.
| Dates | Course Name | Venue | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, June 29, July 21, Aug 11, Sept 1, Oct 6, Oct 20, Nov 3, Dec 1, Dec 15 | Live Virtual Online Course | University of Cincinnati | |
| June 16-19, Aug 3-7, Sept 8-11, Oct 12-15, Oct 20-23, Oct 26-30, Dec 7-11 | OSHA #511 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry | South Central College, Faribault MN 55021 1225 3rd St SW, Faribault, MN, | University of Cincinnati |
| June 22 – 26, July 6 – 10, Aug 17 – 21, Aug 18 – 21, Sept 14 – 18, Sept 28 – Oct 2, Oct 12 – 16, Nov 9 – 12, Nov 16 – 20. Dec 14 – 18, Dec 15 – 18 | OSHA #501 – Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry | Live Virtual Online Course | University of Cincinnati |
| June 23-25, July 14-16, Aug 4-6, Aug 18-20, Sept 8-10, Oct 13-15, Oct 27-29, Dec 8-10 | OSHA #502 – Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers | Live Virtual Online Course | University of Cincinnati |
| June 1-5, July 6-10, July 14-17, July 27-31, Aug 10-14, Aug 10-13, Aug 31-Sept4, Sept 21-25, Sept 28-Oct 2, Nov 2-6, Nov 16-20, Nov 17-20, Dec 14-18 | OSHA #500 – Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry | Live Virtual Online Course | University of Cincinnati |
| May 11 @ 8:00 am – May 15 @ 2:00 pm | OSHA #501 – Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry | Live Virtual Online Course | University of Cincinnati |
| May 11, 2026 @ 8:00 am – May 15, 2027 @ 2:00 pm | OSHA #510 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry | Live Virtual Online Course | University of Cincinnati |
| May 18 @ 8:00 am – May 22 @ 5:00 pm | OSHA #500 – Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry | Live Virtual Online Course | University of Cincinnati |
| May 19 @ 8:00 am – May 21 @ 5:00 pm | Live Virtual Online Course | University of Cincinnati | |
| May 26 @ 8:00 am – May 28 @ 5:00 pm | OSHA #502 – Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers | Live Virtual Online Course | University of Cincinnati |
| May 26 @ 8:00 am – May 29 @ 5:00 pm | OSHA #511 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry | Live Virtual Online Course | University of Cincinnati |
| June 1-4, 2026 | Live Virtual Online Course | University of Cincinnati | |
| June 18, June 15, Nov 25, 2026 | Live Virtual and In-Person | University of Cincinnati | |
| June 18, 2026 | OSHA #7505 Introduction to Incident (Accident) Investigation | Live Virtual Online Course | University of Cincinnati |
| Nov 12 and Dec 14, 2026 | Live Virtual Online Course | University of Cincinnati | |
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
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Visit IHMM at Booth #627
New Orleans, LA
June 1-3, 2026
ASSP Safety 2026 Conference & Expo
Visit IHMM at Booth #4674
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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IHMM Recertification Videos
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.
Support the Future of EHS
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.
If you are you looking for additional resources not listed on this page? We can help!
IHMM Research is found at https://hazmatsociety.org/research/
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IHMM’s Unprecedented Outreach: Elevating Excellence Worldwide
2026 marks another milestone moment for IHMM! IHMM has sent 2.297 million messages in January, February, March, and April 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!
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
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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
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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 Issues Draft Comments on the OSHA Walking-Working Proposed Rule
Deadline June 5, 2026
The proposal is narrow on its face, but potentially important in practice. OSHA is proposing to amend 29 C.F.R. § 1910.28(b)(9) by deleting the current November 18, 2036, compliance deadline that would otherwise require all fixed ladders extending more than 24 feet above a lower level to be equipped with a personal fall arrest system or ladder safety system. Under the proposal, existing pre-November 19, 2018 fixed ladders could continue to be equipped with a personal fall arrest system, ladder safety system, cage, or well, while new ladders and replaced ladder sections would still have to use a personal fall arrest system or ladder safety system.
Important Stories for IHMM Certificants
ISO 45001 and the Next Generation of Workplace Safety
ISO 45001 remains the international benchmark for occupational health and safety management systems. Its importance lies not in creating another paperwork exercise, but in giving employers a disciplined legal and operational framework for identifying hazards, controlling risk, involving workers, meeting legal obligations, preparing for emergencies, investigating incidents, and continually improving safety performance.
The pending revision of ISO 45001 signals that workplace safety is expanding beyond traditional physical hazards. Emerging expectations include stronger treatment of psychosocial risks, mental health, workplace culture, climate-related safety impacts, hybrid work, digital work environments, contractor control, supply-chain risk, leadership accountability, and the differing needs of diverse worker populations.
For employers, this matters because ISO 45001 can serve as evidence of due diligence, reasonable care, and systematic risk management. For safety professionals, it elevates their role from compliance support to enterprise risk leadership. For credential holders in safety, health, environmental, and hazardous materials disciplines, the revised standard will likely increase demand for professionals who can translate broad management-system requirements into practical workplace controls.
Organizations should begin preparing now through gap assessments, leadership briefings, contractor reviews, and stronger integration of health, safety, climate, and workforce-risk planning.
Environmental News for This Week: May 5-11, 2026
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Workplace Safety News This Week: May 5-11, 2026
For the week of May 5–11, 2026, federal workplace safety activity centered less on new enforcement announcements and more on prevention, compliance assistance, and occupational-health research.
OSHA’s principal national initiative was the 13th Annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, held May 4–8, urging employers to pause work and address fall hazards—the leading cause of construction fatalities. The Department of Labor also held a May 6–7 online compliance forum covering workplace laws, including safety obligations.
NIOSH emphasized heat illness prevention, fall safety, respirator certification resources, health hazard evaluations, and chemical-hazard tools, reinforcing its role as the federal research and guidance arm for occupational safety and health.
NIOSH also posted Federal Register activity on May 5 concerning World Trade Center Health Program data collection and on May 11 finding insufficient evidence for certain peripheral neuropathy petitions.
Taken together, the week reflected a federal posture focused on fall prevention, employer compliance assistance, heat-stress readiness, and continued occupational-health surveillance.
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
Safe +Sound Week – August 10-16, 2026
We appreciate your continued hard work and dedication to promoting safety and health programs in workplaces across the country. To keep our communications current, we ask our Safe + Sound Partners to update their profiles by May 8, 2026. Please access the form and complete the fields to ensure your information is accurate.
Some key items to consider:
- You may add additional contacts to receive communications when updating your profile
- If you have a new logo, please email us at [email protected].
- View the current directory of Partners [https://www.osha.gov/safeandsound/campaign-supporters]
We are very excited for Safe + Sound Week this year which will focus on celebrating safety and health program successes and recognizing workers’ contributions. The event will be held the second full week of August (8/10/26 – 8/16/26). We expect registration to open the first week of July. We will have new and engaging resources available to help people celebrate with us.
In the meantime, if there is anything we can do to help support you, please feel free to contact Inanje and me at [email protected].
Global DG Transport Regulatory Update: May 5-11, 2026
IHMM Global DG Transport Compliance Matrix (2025–2026)
IHMM Certificant Compliance Checklist
May 5–11, 2026
For the week of May 5–11, 2026, North American hazardous-materials transportation law was shaped by PHMSA’s continuing federal rulemaking agenda, Canada’s standards-based TDG modernization, and Mexico’s continuing effort to tighten hazardous-cargo and LPG transportation safety after major incidents. The common legal theme is that regulators are moving toward international harmonization, defensible classification, safer containment systems, and stronger documentation controls.
United States
In the United States, PHMSA did not issue a major new hazardous-materials final rule during this week, but several agency actions remain legally significant. PHMSA’s HM-215R harmonization NPRM remains the central pending HMR rulemaking following the April comment deadline. That proposal would align U.S. hazardous-materials rules with international standards governing shipping names, hazard classes, packing groups, special provisions, packaging, air quantity limits, and vessel stowage. For exporters and multimodal shippers, the message is clear: PHMSA is continuing to move the HMR toward closer alignment with the UN Model Regulations, ICAO Technical Instructions, and IMDG Code.
On May 11, PHMSA also published pipeline-safety notices involving advisory committee proceedings and an LNG special-permit request. Although pipeline-safety notices are not the same as package hazmat rules under 49 C.F.R. Parts 171–180, they remain relevant to hazardous-materials transportation because LNG storage, pipeline interfaces, and energy-supply infrastructure are part of the broader hazardous-materials risk chain.
The legal takeaway is that U.S. compliance programs should remain focused on shipping-paper accuracy, defensible classification, battery and energy-storage shipments, and multimodal consistency. PHMSA’s current posture suggests that formal rule text and agency interpretation will continue converging with international dangerous-goods standards.
Expanding Student Support and Community Partnerships
This panel discussion explores how different districts create safer schools by focusing on trauma-informed care and de-escalation. You will hear firsthand accounts of how programs like in-school diversion and wraparound community support are making a measurable difference for students. By connecting counselors, social workers, and local organizations through joint training, these leaders have built a more cohesive response to high-risk incidents.
Whether you are just beginning your journey or looking for proven models to replicate, this conversation offers practical insights you can bring back to your own school or community. See the video here
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External Opportunities
5/20/26 – Enhancing School Safety Using Behavioral Threat Assessment
Hosted by the U.S. Secret Service
Recent News from the European Chemicals Agency
- Have your say in our consultations on harmonised classification and labelling
- New intentions and withdrawal to harmonise classification and labelling
- PFAS restriction: ECHA Committees’ opinions and next steps
- One Health Instagram channel nominated for the European Ombudsman Award
- Commission decision on restriction
- Commission decisions on applications for authorisation
- Deadline approaching: Call to renew membership of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
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
Time is running out to submit your abstract! 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 THIS FRIDAY – 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!
Join the fun of the AHMP Chapter Trivia Tournament—The next round takes place Thursday, May 28 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!
Desk Reference Update Volunteers Needed – The AHMP Professional Development Committee and the Board of Directors are collaborating to facilitate a comprehensive update to the Desk Reference and EHMM Course. With content across our 47 chapters now six years old, this project is more than just a “face-lift”; we are integrating new material, correcting errors, and developing a sustainable system for more frequent updates. To streamline this ambitious task, we have formed seven expert-led teams—each headed by an AHMP Board Member—to review pre-researched recommendations and refine technical content. We have set a lofty goal to complete all updates by the end of 2026, with a “stretch goal” of October 1, 2026, to facilitate a grand rollout at the EHS HazMat Summit. Volunteers who join a team will receive official credit as an editor, earn contact hours toward their CEUs, and those who contribute to at least five chapter updates will receive a complimentary PDF copy of the finished Desk Reference. For those who are interested, please email Jennifer Koenig at [email protected] or call her at (812) 945-1541.
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: TSCA, Peracetic Acid, Odor Science, and Imposter Syndrome
By Ed Rutkowski
In this latest installment of What You’re Reading, which reviews the most-viewed posts and articles appearing in Synergist publications over the previous month, we revisit the implications of the Toxic Substances Control Act, a workplace evaluation of peracetic acid exposures, the challenges of nuisance odors, and the insidious effects of imposter syndrome.
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
- May 21 – From Safety to Connected Risk: The Value of a Unified EHS Platform
- May 28 – Simplifying OSHA Rooftop Fall Protection Requirements
- June 4 – The OSHA Rollback Playbook: What to do when federal enforcement steps back
- June 11 – Using Video to Reduce Close-Quarter Incidents
- June 18 – MOC Beyond PSM: Managing Operational Change Across Teams
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 186: Implementing a Safety Management System: What You Need to Know
- ASSP: Your Networking Community
- ASSP Awards Standards Medal to Leo J. DeBobes
- What OSHA’s Updated Heat Emphasis Program Means for Employers
- Episode 184: Preparing for Safety Conversations with the Help of AI Tools
ASSP Webinars
- May 21-Jun 4 Fundamentals of Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (26MAY21)
- Jun 25-Jul 23 Safety Management II (26JUN25)
- June 25 – Influential Leadership Skills
- June 25 – Prevention through Design
- June 25 – Safety Management II
- July 9 – Integrating ISO 45001 to Manage Occupational Health & Safety
ASSP SBUGs – Standards-Based User Groups
Turn safety standards into measurable safety performance with Standards-Based User Groups (SBUGs), a structured forum where environmental health and safety (EHS) professionals, employers, and industry experts come together to share best practices, learn from peers, and translate standards into measurable workplace safety outcomes.
With regular virtual meetings and ongoing engagement through a private online community, SBUGs connect you with professionals, organizations, and solution providers tackling the same high-risk challenges, empowering you to benchmark performance and implement effective strategies.
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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