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| IHMM Foundation Friend of the Institute Spotlight: ENCAMP | IHMM Going to ASSP Safety 2026 Booth 4674 | IHMM Releases 2026 Salaries Survey Reports | Important Changes to Hazmat Registration 2026-27 | IHMM Nominating Committee Announces Board Seats | IHMM Global DG Transport Regulatory Update, June 3-8, 2026 | Oklahoma State University Courses Supporting IHMM for 2026 | IHMM Video Training Project | Looking For Work? 13 Job Listings Below | The Certified Professional for May 28 | IHMM’s 2.96 Million Communications | P2R Bloodborne Pathogen Training June 26
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- Certifications Matter – ASHNM
- 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 Foundation Insider Friend of the Institute: ENCAMP
- IHMM Nominating Committee Announces Board Positions
- Celebrating Excellence in EHS Leadership – Nominate a Trailblazer!
- Oklahoma State University Offers Courses for 2026
- Lights. Knowledge. Impact
- IHMM Foundation Seeks to Expand CDGP Professional Development
- IHMM at Upcoming Conferences
- Professional Development – Earning CMPs
- IHMM Recertification Videos
- Support the Future of EHS
- IHMM Foundation Jobs Board – 15 Job Openings
- Research Resources for You – Vessel – IMO – IMDG Code
- IHMM’s Unprecedented Outreach – 2,961,438 Messages for Jan-May
- 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
- DOL-OSHA Meetings on Hazard Communications Standard
- PHMSA Request for Comments on the 2028 ERG
- IHMM Issues Memorandum on Two EPA PFAS Drinking Water Standards and Compliance Deadlines Regulations
- Important Stories for IHMM Certificants
- P2R Consortium Bloodborne Pathogen Training
- Environment News This Week June 3-8, 2026
- LION
- Workplace Safety News This Week June 3-8, 2026
- Be a Safety Champion
- Safe + Sound Week August 10-16, 2026
- Global Dangerous Goods Transportation This Week, June 3-8, 2026
- School Safety – Assessing and Responding to Anonymous Threats of Violence in the K-12 Environment
- 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 28, 2026
- IHMM Hazardous Materials Textbook
- NAHMMA
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IHMM RECENT NEWS
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/DANGEROUS GOODS
[BLOG] DOT, EPA, & OSHA Cancel Penalty Increases for 2026
[BLOG] EPA Proposes Rescinding Drinking Water Standards for Various PFAS
[BLOG] When Does a Chemical Become Hazardous Waste?
[VIDEO] Who Needs a Hazmat Security Plan?
[BLOG] Important Changes to Hazmat Registration for 2026–2027
EPA reveals new superfund cleanup initiative
Ohio announces $61 million in brownfield remediation grants
A Tiny Atomic Shift Gives Scientists Powerful Control Over Metals
Connecticut Posts PFAS Reporting Form Due July 1, 2026
Bipartisan Senate Bill Would Authorize EPA’s Safer Choice Program
EPA Files Administrative Complaint against Chemical Supplier for TSCA Violations
Latest Updates on Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS)- May 2026 update
EHS/WORKPLACE SAFETY
IHMM at ASSP Safety 2026 in Anaheim – June 15-18
New York’s 2026 Enacted Budget Advances SEQRA Reforms, Promoting Housing Construction and Streamlining Environmental Review Timelines
DOT: Medical marijuana ban still in place for safety-sensitive workers
Group files suit over EPA’s missed asbestos deadline
California moves toward ban on artificial stone countertop fabrication
Head of OSHA to take part in next week’s National Forklift Safety Day
OSHA announces two meetings to prepare for UN’s GHS sessions
Spaceflight study may offer insights for working in extreme conditions
Judge halts Google data center project in Minnesota
Before you buy AI: A readiness scorecard for construction
April construction job openings hit highest mark of 2026
We want to make you aware that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has scheduled a series of informal public hearings on the proposed rules identified in the link provided. Informal public hearings will be held virtually beginning Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., and will continue on subsequent weekdays.
EPA Extends Deadline for Reporting Health and Safety Data for 16 Chemicals
INSIDE IHMM
We thank ENCAMP for its ongoing support of the IHMM Foundation and for being a Friend of the Institute.
Generosity is more than a gift; it is a statement of an individual’s commitment and dedication to growing the hazmat and EHS communities of practice.
Thanks to friends like ENCAMP, the Foundation can provide certificants with access to vital educational and training programs, professional development opportunities, academic scholarships, networking, and more.
Together, we’re building a safer, stronger future.
Learn more about becoming a Friend of the Institute.
ABOUT ENCAMP
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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
Oklahoma State University, IHMM Foundation Training Partner, Offers Courses for 2026
Oklahoma State University, an HMS training partner, has added courses approved in advance for earning IHMM recertification certification maintenance points. We are pleased to promote these programs, which were reviewed and approved by the IHMM Foundation Professional Development Committee. Thank you to Oklahoma State University and to the IHMM Foundation Professional Development Committee.
| Dates | Course Name | Venue | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 20 | OSU CEAT – Hazardous Waste Generator Certificate Course – Virtual | Online | OSU |
| Nov 16-20 | Environmental Management Certificate Program – Fall 2026 | OSU-TULSA CAMPUS 222 | OSU |
| Nov 13 | OSU-TULSA CAMPUS 222 | OSU |
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 CDGP Professional Development Programs
As part of the IHMM Foundation’s continuing commitment to building a stronger, deeper, and more valuable professional development ecosystem for IHMM credential holders, the Foundation is now turning its attention to the Certified Dangerous Goods Professional (CDGP®) credential.
Following the recent work comparing the CHMM and CSHM blueprints against the education and training programs currently available through the IHMM Foundation, we are now undertaking the same focused review for the CDGP. This effort will compare the CDGP blueprint domains and subdomains against existing professional development offerings to identify where new or expanded courses can strengthen the knowledge base, practical skills, and career value of the CDGP credential.
This is an important opportunity. Dangerous goods transportation is a highly regulated, technically demanding, and globally significant field. CDGP credential holders operate at the intersection of safety, compliance, logistics, emergency preparedness, and international regulatory systems. Expanding CDGP-aligned training will help professionals stay current, employers build stronger compliance programs, and the Foundation deliver greater value to the hazardous materials and dangerous goods community.
The IHMM Foundation Professional Development Committee will begin by working with the 29 education and training vendors with whom we have existing relationships, giving preference to vendors who are Friends of the Institute, to identify priority programs that will strengthen and expand our CDGP course offerings.
FMI: Jelian Larbi at [email protected]
IHMM 2026 Trade Shows and Conferences
ASSP Safety 2026 Conference & Expo
Visit IHMM at Booth #4674
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
June 15-17, 2026
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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.
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IHMM Research is found at https://hazmatsociety.org/research/
Added this week > Vessel – International Maritime Organization
IHMM’s Unprecedented Outreach: Elevating Excellence Worldwide
2026 marks another milestone moment for IHMM! IHMM has sent 2.96 million messages in January, February, March, April, and May 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
🎥 Watch the latest Code of Ethics video below!
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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
| DateSort ascending | SubjectSortable column | Document TypeSortable column | Part |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/02/2026 | Hazardous Materials: Streamlining Requirements for the Approval of Certain Energetic Materials | Rule | 107, 171, 173 |
| 06/02/2026 | Pipeline Safety: Breakout Tank Inspection Rule | Proposed Rule | 195 |
DOL-OSHA Notice of Public Meetings – Hazard Communications Standard
This notice is to advise interested persons that OSHA will conduct two virtual public meetings in 2026 to address the United States Government’s positions on documents submitted for the sessions of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (UNSCEGHS), each virtual meeting in advance of the in-person sessions of the UNSCEGHS.
The first OSHA virtual meeting in 2026 will be held in June in preparation for the in-person July 8-10, 2026, 49th session of the UNSCEGHS to be held in Geneva, Switzerland. The second OSHA virtual meeting in 2026 will be held in November in preparation for the in-person December 2-4, 2026, 50th session of the UNSCEGHS to be held in Geneva, Switzerland. OSHA, along with the U.S. Interagency Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Coordinating Group, plans to consider the comments and information gathered at the June and November virtual public meetings when developing U.S. Government positions for the UNSCEGHS meetings in July and December 2026.
ADDRESSES: Specific information for the meeting will be posted on the OSHA website here when available.
IHMM Issues Memorandum on Two EPA – PFAS Drinking Water Standards and Compliance Proposed Regulations
EPA – PFAS Drinking Water Standards and Compliance Deadlines – The EPA issued two related notices of proposed rulemaking: Extended Compliance Deadlines and Rescission of Certain PFAS Drinking Water Standards. The proposals would revise federal drinking water requirements for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Comments due July 20th
Important Stories for IHMM Certificants
P2R Consortium | Bloodborne Pathogen Training – June 26
Environmental News for This Week: June 3-8, 2026
Workplace Safety News This Week: June 3-8, 2026
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: June 3-8, 2026
IHMM Global DG Transport Compliance Matrix (2025–2026)
IHMM Certificant Compliance Checklist
June 3–8, 2026
For the period June 3–8, 2026, North American dangerous-goods and hazardous-materials transportation law continued moving through implementation, technical clarification, registration, emergency-reporting, and post-incident enforcement rather than through a single sweeping new statute. The principal legal developments were: PHMSA’s ongoing special-permit and harmonization dockets; the opening of the U.S. 2026–2027 hazmat registration year; Canada’s strengthened emergency-reporting requirements; and Mexico’s continued modernization of limited-quantity and LPG/fuel transportation controls.
United States
In the United States, PHMSA’s 2026–2027 hazardous-materials registration year opened June 1, 2026, making this reporting period important for regulated offerors and carriers required to register under the HMR. PHMSA’s registration page advises that early registration for 2026–2027 opened on June 1 and urges registrants to plan accordingly.
PHMSA’s May special-permit notices also remained active, with comments due June 11, 2026 on new applications and actions. Special permits remain legally important because they often reveal where the agency is allowing controlled alternatives to the HMR—particularly for novel packaging, batteries, pressure vessels, and specialized carriage methods.
PHMSA’s HM-215R harmonization NPRM remains the central pending U.S. rulemaking, proposing alignment with international standards for proper shipping names, hazard classes, packing groups, packaging authorizations, air quantity limits, and vessel stowage. PHMSA’s international program also lists the 68th session of the UN Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods for June 30–July 8, 2026, making this period part of the lead-up to the next UN amendment cycle.
Important U.S. news also reinforced the stakes. A fatal Iowa rail-crossing collision on June 3 derailed locomotives and cars, though authorities reported no hazardous-materials spill. Separately, Route 23 in New York reopened after a fatal gasoline tanker crash that spilled thousands of gallons of gasoline and required extensive remediation. These events underscore that hazmat transport risk includes not only releases, but also routing, rail-crossing safety, emergency response, cleanup, and infrastructure restoration.
Assessing and Responding to Anonymous Threats of Violence in the K-12 Environment
Released in 2025 by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), this video features a virtual training hosted by the School Safety Task Force on addressing anonymous threats of violence directed at K-12 schools. The discussion brings together a school leader and an FBI expert to share vital insights on current threat trends and the criticality of early awareness. Watch the full discussion to explore these actionable response strategies and discover how to strengthen collaboration between your school and local law enforcement.
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External Opportunities
6/17 – Preventing Mass Attacks in Our Communities
Hosted by the U.S. Secret Service
Recent News from the European Chemicals Agency
- ECHA supports EU roadmap for alternatives to animal testing with new collaborative platform
- Inspectors to check compliance with restrictions on hazardous substances in products
- 3 511 comments received on SEAC draft opinion for restricting PFAS
- Testing proposals
- OECD and EU test guidelines
- Notifier company names in C&L Inventory published as of July 2026
- Consultations on harmonised classification and labelling
- New intentions and proposals to harmonise classification and labelling
- Action points from May Biocidal Products Committee meeting
- Recording available: Drinking Water Directive IUCLID demonstration workshop
- Our report shows continued progress in implementing REACH and CLP
- New Chesar Platform for chemical risk assessment launched
- Restriction of certain chromium(VI) substances – guidance for respondents to the SEAC draft opinion consultation
- REACH Committee meeting in June – draft agenda available
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
Join us on Monday, June 15, 2026, from 3:00–4:00 PM Eastern for Hazardous History – Things We Used to Do That Started Our Laws and Regulations! Presented by Glorianna L. Reeser, REM, CSRP, CHMM, CSP, this engaging webinar takes a look back at the dangerous practices, workplace incidents, and environmental events that led to the OSHA, EPA, and NFPA regulations we rely on today. Through fascinating historical photos and stories, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the origins of modern safety standards. Register today and discover how history shaped today’s regulatory landscape.
Registration is now open for the Essentials of Hazardous Materials Management (EHMM) Night School, running September 2–November 11, 2026. This live, online 11-week program offers expert-led instruction on Wednesday evenings, providing practical knowledge for professionals preparing for CHMM or CHMP certification, earning CEUs, or expanding their environmental, health, and safety expertise. AHMP members can also apply for the EHMM Scholarship, which helps cover tuition costs and is awarded quarterly to eligible members in good standing. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your professional growth—register today.
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!
American Industrial Hygiene Association
IHMM is affiliated with AIHA and is pleased to bring this important information to all of our certificants.
The Synergist
Meeting the Moment
By Larry Sloan
The previous posts in my series on AIHA’s strategic plan have covered the pursuit of knowledge, advancing the OEHS profession, and member and volunteer engagement. This month, I’m focusing on the fourth and final topic: impact and awareness. In this domain, our strategic plan specifies the following goals: build a sustained membership and career pipeline, work with policymakers and allied organizations, and increase awareness of the value and impact of the OEHS profession.
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
- June 11 – Using Video to Reduce Close-Quarter Incidents
- June 18 – MOC Beyond PSM: Managing Operational Change Across Teams
- June 25 – Beyond the Stigma: Data Insights on Substance Use and Workforce Solutions
- July 9 – When HOP Meets AI: A New Tension for Safety Leaders
- July 16 – Electrical Near Misses: The Mis-categorization Problem Hiding in Plain Sight
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
- Safety by the Numbers: Insights from 200 Industry Leaders
- A Year of Stepping In, Out & Up
- Slippery Rock University Gets 2026 OSSA Honors
- 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 Webinars
- 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!
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Dr. Aurora Le PhD, MPH, CSP, CPH is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Behavior at Texas A&M University School of Public Health. Her research interests center around occupational health, with specific foci in occupational health disparities, occupational justice, psychosocial factors of work, and workplace behaviors. Dr. Le’s practice-based work includes worker training and education, adult curriculum development, and infectious disease mitigation and management from an industrial hygiene perspective. Since 2015, she has trained over 3,500 workers nationwide.
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