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| IHMM Files Comments on the OSHA Proposed Walking-Working Regulation | IHMM Releases 2026 Salaries Survey Reports | IHMM Nominating Committee Announces Board Seats | IHMM Global DG Transport Regulatory Update, May 12-18, 2026 | | OSHA.COM Courses Supporting IHMM for 2026 | IHMM Video Training Project | Looking For Work? 21 Job Listings Below | The Certified Professional for May 14 | Salary Survey Reports | IHMM’s 2.3 Million Communications
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- DGI
- Certifications Matter – CHMM
- 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!
- OSHA.COM 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 – 21 Job Openings
- Research Resources for You – IHMM Salary Survey Reports
- IHMM’s Unprecedented Outreach – 2,297,376 Messages for Jan-April
- Advertise with IHMM
- IHMM 2026 Salaries Survey Reports
- Connect – Collaborate – Get Hired
- IHMM Code of Ethics Video – New Code of Ethics One-Pager
- IHMM Mentors Support You
- IHMM Government Affairs
- Regulatory Updates
- CHEMTREC
- IHMM Files Comments on the OSHA Walking-Working Proposed Rule
- Important Stories for IHMM Certificants
- Environment News This Week May 12-18, 2026
- LION
- Workplace Safety News This Week May 12-18, 2026
- Be a Safety Champion
- Safe + Sound Week August 10-16, 2026
- Global Dangerous Goods Transportation This Week, May 12-18, 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 for May 14, 2026
- IHMM Foundation Affinity Programs – impac / Cintas
- IHMM Hazardous Materials Textbook
- NAHMMA
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager® (CHMM®)
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Corporations, universities, and government agencies rely on credentials like the CHMM® to identify leaders who stay ahead of complex environmental laws and regulations. Earning this credential shows you’re not just qualified—you’re committed to continuous growth and excellence in hazardous materials management.
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IHMM RECENT NEWS
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/DANGEROUS GOODS
IHMM Releases 2026 Certificant Salaries Survey Reports
IHMM Files Comments on OSHA Walking-Working Proposed Rule, Effects on CSHMs, CSMPs, CHMMs, CHMPs
IHMM Global DG Transport Regulatory Update: May 12 to 18, 2026
[BLOG] Why Some Hazmat is Forbidden by Air
[WHITEPAPER] How to Classify Hazmat Marine Pollutants
[BLOG] TRI Reports Due July 1: What to Submit & Who Is Covered
[VIDEO] What is Hazmat Security Awareness and Why DOT Mandates Planning
June 10, 2026 Register Now For “TSCA Reform – 10 Years Later” Hybrid Live And Virtual Conference
EPA’s FY 2026 Top Management Challenges Include Meeting Statutory Requirements For Ensuring The Safe Use Of Chemicals
Canada Publishes Approach for Creating Publicly Available “Watch List” of Substances Determined to Be Capable of Becoming Toxic under CEPA
EPA Releases Final Risk Evaluation for 1,2-Dichloroethane, Finds Unreasonable Risk of Injury to Human Health for 15 COUs Involving Workplace Exposure
New Mexico’s Final PFAS Rule Includes January 1, 2027, Labeling Requirement
RAC and Draft SEAC Opinions Support REACH PFAS Restriction with Targeted Derogations; Comments on Draft SEAC Opinion Due May 25
EHS/WORKPLACE SAFETY
IHMM Releases 2026 Certificant Salaries Survey Reports
IHMM Files Comments on OSHA Walking-Working Proposed Rule, Effects on CSHMs, CSMPs, CHMMs, CHMPs
[BLOG] How Employers Can Benefit from OSHA’s Safety Champions Program
New AI Certificate Program!
Implementing a Safety Management System: What You Need to Know
The Smarter Approach to Fall Protection
How construction teams are moving AI from pilot to the field
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will conduct a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 1-3 pm ET, in advance of the 49th session of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (UNSCEGHS)
Beyond Paperwork: Today’s Must-Have Elements of Resilient Contractor Management
Data center construction boom faces new challenges
California lawmaker wants state prosecutors to investigate serious workplace incidents
Small construction companies make safety gains, but still have room to improve: report
OSHA launches ‘safety shout-out’ challenge
Simplifying OSHA Rooftop Fall Protection Requirements – Free Webinar
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
OSHA.COM Offers Courses for 2026
OSHA.com offers 3 newly updated HAZWOPER training courses for 2026.
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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.
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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.
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 Releases 2026 Certificant Salaries Survey Reports
IHMM is pleased to announce the release of the 2026 IHMM Salary Surveys, presenting powerful new data on the professional value, job-market strength, and economic performance associated with IHMM credentials.
This year’s surveys cover three essential areas of practice: Hazmat and Dangerous Goods professionals holding the CHMM, CHMP, and CDGP credentials; Workplace Safety professionals holding the CSHM, CSMP, and CSSM credentials; and the Certified Pandemic Preparedness Specialist (CPPS) credential.
2026 Hazmat Salaries Survey
2026 Workplace Safety Salaries Survey
2026 CPPS Pandemic Preparedness Salary Survey
Across all three reports, the message is clear: IHMM certificants are working in fields that continue to grow in importance, visibility, and opportunity. The 2026 data show strong job growth tied to these credentials, expanding professional responsibilities, and outstanding economic performance for those who have invested in proving their knowledge, competence, and commitment through IHMM certification
As employers confront increasingly complex challenges in hazardous materials management, dangerous goods transportation, workplace safety, emergency readiness, and pandemic preparedness, IHMM certificants stand out as trusted professionals prepared to lead.
The 2026 Salary Surveys confirm what the marketplace already knows: IHMM credentials deliver value, create opportunity, and help professionals advance in critical, high-demand fields.
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
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 Files Comments on OSHA Walking-Working Proposed Rule, Effects on CSHMs, CSMPs, CHMMs, CHMPs
IHMM Comments
Federal Register
OSHA’s April 6, 2026, proposed rule would amend the Walking-Working Surfaces standard by removing the November 18, 2036 deadline requiring existing fixed ladders extending more than 24 feet above a lower level to be retrofitted with personal fall arrest or ladder safety systems, while retaining the requirement that new fixed ladders be equipped with such systems. OSHA frames the proposal as a cost-saving and flexibility measure, allowing employers to upgrade ladders at the end of their service lives.
IHMM’s comments recognize OSHA’s authority to modernize standards but urge the agency to ensure that regulatory flexibility does not dilute worker protection. Falls remain among the most serious workplace hazards, and OSHA’s walking-working surfaces standards are intended to reduce deaths and injuries from slips, trips, and falls. IHMM’s position is that any final rule should preserve enforceable safety expectations, require competent hazard assessment, encourage documented inspection and training programs, and recognize the practical role of qualified credential holders.
IHMM emphasized four credentials: CSHM, CSMP, CHMM, and CHMP. CSHMs and CSMPs are directly engaged in workplace safety systems, fall prevention, inspections, and compliance management. CHMMs and CHMPs are critical where fixed ladders, elevated work, tanks, process areas, hazardous materials, and emergency conditions intersect.
Important Stories for IHMM Certificants
Environmental News for This Week: May 12-18, 2026
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Workplace Safety News This Week: May 12-18, 2026
For the week of May 12–18, 2026, federal workplace safety developments reflected continued enforcement activity, seasonal hazard prevention efforts, and ongoing occupational health research initiatives from the U.S. Department of Labor, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
OSHA enforcement activity during the period continued to target high-risk construction and manufacturing hazards, particularly fall protection deficiencies, trenching violations, and failures to implement machine guarding and lockout/tagout procedures. Several enforcement matters announced during the week involved significant penalties following investigations into serious injuries and fatalities, underscoring OSHA’s continued emphasis on deterrence and repeat violator accountability.
With warmer weather conditions emerging nationwide, OSHA and NIOSH increased outreach concerning heat illness prevention, reminding employers of obligations to provide water, rest, shade, acclimatization, and training for outdoor and indoor workers exposed to elevated temperatures. These efforts continue to signal heightened federal attention toward occupational heat hazards and potential future rulemaking activity.
NIOSH also continued emphasizing research and guidance relating to respiratory protection, occupational exposure monitoring, and construction fall prevention, reinforcing its role in supporting evidence-based workplace safety standards and prevention initiatives.
Collectively, the week reflected a federal posture focused on active enforcement, seasonal hazard preparedness, and continued investment in occupational safety and health research and prevention strategies.
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 12-18, 2026
IHMM Global DG Transport Compliance Matrix (2025–2026)
IHMM Certificant Compliance Checklist
May 12-18, 2026
For the period May 12–18, 2026, North American dangerous-goods and hazardous-materials transportation law continued to evolve through a combination of PHMSA harmonization activity, Canadian standards modernization, and Mexican fuel and LPG enforcement initiatives. The common theme across the United States, Canada, and Mexico is the continued movement toward international alignment, risk-based enforcement, and enhanced technical oversight of high-consequence cargoes, particularly batteries, fuels, and energy products.
United States
In the United States, the most significant ongoing legal development remains the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) harmonization initiative under HM-215R, which continues moving through internal agency review following the April 13 close of comments. The proposal would align the Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 C.F.R. Parts 171–180) more closely with the UN Model Regulations, ICAO Technical Instructions, and IMDG Code standards governing classification, shipping names, packaging, air limitations, and vessel stowage.
PHMSA also continued work related to LNG and energy-transport oversight. During this period, PHMSA’s pipeline safety and LNG activities remained relevant to the broader hazardous-materials transport framework because LNG supply chains, storage, and transfer operations are increasingly integrated into multimodal hazardous-cargo risk management.
One of the most important practical U.S. compliance themes this week involved hazard communication and documentation defensibility. Industry compliance discussions and recent PHMSA interpretation activity continue emphasizing that shipping-paper accuracy, proof of classification, and consistency between domestic and international documentation are becoming central enforcement priorities.
Important News Development — Battery and Energy Shipment Scrutiny
Battery and energy-storage shipments continue to dominate transport risk discussions. The broader 2026 ICAO/IATA and IMDG battery frameworks are now fully operational, and U.S. exporters remain exposed to carrier acceptance requirements involving:
- Lithium-ion batteries,
- Sodium-ion batteries,
- Battery-powered equipment, and
- State-of-charge limitations.
Legal Significance
For U.S. shippers and carriers, the standard of care increasingly requires:
- Defensible classification records,
- Verified battery testing documentation,
- Accurate shipping papers, and
- Alignment with international carrier acceptance standards.
The legal risk associated with undeclared or improperly documented battery shipments remains high.
Read more here…
Expanding Student Support and Community Partnerships
This new video, launched last week as part of our new From the Field series, features STOP School Violence grantees sharing real-world strategies for trauma-informed care and community partnerships. You can visit the webpage to learn more.
Youth Substance Use Prevention Strategies for K-12 Schools
SchoolSafety.gov recently released an issue brief highlighting the harmful effects of substance use on student health and outlining actionable prevention strategies for K-12 schools. This resource provides clear steps to support students and address drug and alcohol use while fostering a safer, more resilient school environment.
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External Opportunities
5/20/26 – Enhancing School Safety Using Behavioral Threat Assessment
Hosted by the U.S. Secret Service
5/20 – FERPA 201 and Transparency
Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education
5/27 – Incident Response and Vetting Educational Technology
Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education
5/28 – Strengthening K-12 Cybersecurity: Simple Steps for Safer Schools
Hosted by CISA
6/17 – Preventing Mass Attacks in Our Communities
Hosted by the U.S. Secret Service
Recent News from the European Chemicals Agency
- ECHA to play key role in protecting Europe’s waters from chemical pollution
- Consultations on applications for authorisation
- Consultations on harmonised classification and labelling
- New proposal to harmonise classification and labelling
- Infographic and Practical guide updated
- Materials available: Forum’s workshop on pilot project enforcing notifications to poison centres
- Nanopinion: Autonomous AI for nanomaterials research
- Compliance check decision requesting developmental neurotoxicity study annulled
- Have your say on Commission’s draft act on restricting CMRs from childcare articles
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
Safe Travels: OEHS in Transit
By Abbie Roberts
Public transit systems play a vital role in connecting workers to their jobs and are also workplaces in themselves. More than 430,000 people worked for the nation’s roughly 6,700 public transit organizations in 2023, the American Public Transit Association states.
According to Doug Fallon, MSPH, CIH, CSP, and Trenell Boggans, MSPH, CIH, CSP, many occupational and environmental health and safety professionals are unfamiliar with the scale of work undertaken by public transit workers, as well as the hazards they encounter.
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
- UAB and ASSP Launch Applied AI for EHS Certificate for Safety Professionals
- 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
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.
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
9210 Corporate Boulevard, Suite 470
Rockville, Maryland, 20850
www.ihmm.org | [email protected]
Phone: 301-984-8969 | Fax: 301-984-1516