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Table of Contents
| IHMM Foundation Friend of the Institute Spotlight: DGI | IHMM At ASSP Safety 2026 Booth 4674 | IHMM Releases 2026 Salaries Survey Reports | IHMM Draft Comments on Two Proposed EPA Water Regulations | IHMM Nominating Committee Announces Board Seats | IHMM Global DG Transport Regulatory Update, June 9-16, 2026 | IHMM Credential Exam Prep Courses | IHMM Video Training Project | Looking For Work? 17 Job Listings Below | The Certified Professional for June 11 | IHMM’s 2.96 Million Communications | P2R Bloodborne Pathogen Training June 26 | DOT, EPA, & OSHA Cancel Penalty Increases for 2026
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- DGI
- Certifications Matter – CDGP
- 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: DGI
- IHMM Nominating Committee Announces Board Positions
- Celebrating Excellence in EHS Leadership – Nominate a Trailblazer!
- IHMM Exam Prep Courses
- Lights. Knowledge. Impact
- IHMM Foundation Seeks to Expand CDGP Professional Development
- IHMM at Upcoming Conferences – IHMM is at ASSP Safety2026 This Week
- Professional Development – Earning CMPs
- IHMM Recertification Videos
- Support the Future of EHS
- IHMM Foundation Jobs Board – 17 Job Openings
- Research Resources for You – OSHA Reporting and Filing Deadlines
- 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
- IHMM Draft Comments on Two EPA PFAS Drinking Water Standards and Compliance Deadlines Regulations
- Important Stories for IHMM Certificants
- DOT, EPA, and OSHA Freeze Civil Penalty Increases
- P2R Consortium Bloodborne Pathogen Training
- China Proposes Major Expansion of Chemical Registrations
- Environment News This Week June 9-16, 2026
- LION
- Workplace Safety News This Week June 9-16, 2026
- Be a Safety Champion
- Safe + Sound Week August 10-16, 2026
- Global Dangerous Goods Transportation This Week, June 9-16, 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 June 11, 2026
- IHMM Hazardous Materials Textbook
- NAHMMA
Certified Dangerous Goods Professional® (CDGP®)
IHMM’s Certified Dangerous Goods Professional (CDGP®) credential is an unbiased verification that a company employs a global multi-modal hazmat transportation expert, as the CDGP recognizes expertise in dealing with the safe, secure, and compliant multi-modal transportation of dangerous goods internationally under the model regulations published by the United Nations, International Maritime Organization, International Civil Aviation Organization, and International Air Transport Association.
The Value of IHMM Credentials
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IHMM RECENT NEWS
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/DANGEROUS GOODS
IHMM Draft Comments on Two Proposed EPA Water Regulations
[BLOG] DOT Eases Shipping Regulations for Fireworks, Tracer Ammunition
[VIDEO] When Are Unused Chemicals Hazardous Waste?
[BLOG] DOT, EPA, & OSHA Cancel Penalty Increases for 2026
[BLOG] EPA Proposes Rescinding Drinking Water Standards for Various PFAS
Reworld focuses on PFAS destruction
Major PFAS class action could lead to multi-billion-dollar claim figure
Scientists Discover Massive Natural Hydrogen Source Beneath Canada
States Reconsider Data Center Incentives and Permitting as Energy, Water, and Fiscal Pressures Mount
EPA Launches Superfund Solutions Initiative to Accelerate Cleanups
New York’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Amends Climate Act and SEQRA
EHS/WORKPLACE SAFETY
IHMM at ASSP Safety 2026 in Anaheim – June 15-18
[BLOG] Sugar Explosion: Facts, Cause, and Six Safety Lessons
Meta earmarks $115M for workforce academy to support data center construction
Construction costs surged in May at fastest annual rate since pandemic
House passes bill to speed up union-employer negotiations
ISEA and J. J. Keller Release 2026 PPE Pain Points Study Results
From a distance: Engaging the ‘distributed’ workforce
‘Competent,’ ‘qualified’ – and more
Why a good supervisor matters for safety
Company behind Tracy warehouse fire had string of workplace safety complaints
EPA’s proposed chemical safety revisions would ‘hinder’ good practices, safety board says
INSIDE IHMM
We would like to thank DGI Training Center for their ongoing support to 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.
Because of friends like DGI Training Center, the Foundation is able to provide certificants with access to vital education 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 DGI Training Center
DGI Training Center, 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 DGI Training Center and to the IHMM Foundation Professional Development Committee.
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
IHMM Credential Exam Preparatory Courses
Easily Find Courses to Help You Pass IHMM Credential Exams
A core mission of IHMM Foundation is Professional Development. Part of that mission includes assembling the best and most effective courses to assist IHMM applicants in passing their IHMM credential exams. The IHMM credential exam prep courses have been reviewed for content and quality and judged to be suitable for preparing for an IHMM credential examination.
Here you will find the current IHMM credential examination prep courses approved by the IHMM Foundation Professional Development Committee.
CDGP® Exam Prep Course
CE-1112: CDGP® Exam Prep – Columbia Southern University – Available On Demand
CHMM® Exam Prep Courses
- Daily – CHMM® Online Review – Bowen
- Daily – CHMM® Prep Course – Institute of Safety & Systems Management
CSHM® Exam Prep Course
CSMP® Exam Prep Course
- Certified Safety Management Practitioner ® [CSMP®] Exam Preparation Course – VUBIZ – Available on Demand
IHMM welcomes qualified prep course vendors to present their courses to the IHMM Foundation Professional Development Committee for review and qualification as an approved course offered to applicants for IHMM credential exams. FMI – contact Jelian Larbi at [email protected]
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.
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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/
Added this week > OSHA – Reporting and Filing Deadlines
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
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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 Draft Comments on Two EPA – PFAS Drinking Water Standards and Compliance Proposed Regulations
IHMM Draft Comments on Two Proposed EPA Water 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
DOT, EPA, and OSHA Freeze Civil Penalty Increases for 2026
In a noteworthy development for regulated industries, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will not increase their civil monetary penalties in 2026, marking the first interruption in the annual inflation-adjustment process since Congress enacted the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015.
The unusual decision stems from the federal government funding lapse during the fall of 2025. Because the shutdown prevented the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics from publishing the required October 2025 Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), federal agencies lacked the statutory data necessary to calculate annual penalty adjustments. In April 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) formally directed federal agencies to cancel the 2026 inflation adjustment and continue using 2025 penalty levels.
As a result, OSHA’s maximum penalties remain at $16,550 per violation for serious violations and $165,514 per violation for willful or repeat violations. OSHA confirmed there will be no inflation-based increase for 2026.
Similarly, DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and EPA will maintain their existing civil penalty structures throughout 2026 rather than implementing the annual upward adjustment.
While many employers, hazardous materials shippers, and environmental compliance professionals may welcome the temporary pause in escalating penalties, organizations should not mistake the freeze for reduced enforcement. Existing penalty levels remain substantial, and federal agencies retain full authority to investigate violations and pursue enforcement actions. Compliance with OSHA, EPA, and DOT requirements
Sources:
- Lion Technology, “DOT, EPA, & OSHA Cancel Penalty Increases for 2026.”
- Office of Management and Budget Memorandum M-26-11, “Cancellation of Penalty Inflation Adjustments for 2026.”
- OSHA Memorandum, “2026 Annual Adjustments to OSHA Civil Penalties.”
- ICC Compliance Center, “PHMSA Penalty Increases Canceled for 2026.”
P2R Consortium | Bloodborne Pathogen Training – June 26
China Proposes Major Expansion of New-Chemical Registration Requirements
China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment has proposed a substantial revision of its Measures for the Environmental Management Registration of New Chemical Substances. The proposal would replace MEE Order No. 12 and align China’s chemical-registration system with the country’s newly enacted Ecology and Environment Code.
The proposed rule represents more than a technical revision. It would restructure the system governing chemicals that are not listed in the Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China and certain listed substances subject to new-use controls.
Most significantly, China would eliminate the existing “filing” pathway. Under the current system, chemicals produced or imported below one metric ton annually generally require only a filing. The proposed rule would require a government-issued registration certificate at every commercial volume: regular registration for quantities of one metric ton or more annually and simplified registration for quantities below one metric ton.[1]
The proposal nevertheless reduces the documentation required for many lower-volume substances. Simplified registration would require only an application form. Regular registrations involving nationwide aggregate production and imports below ten metric tons annually would be exempt from submitting a pollution-risk assessment and, for highly hazardous chemicals, a socioeconomic-benefit analysis. Low-concern polymers and polymers containing no more than two percent new monomer or reactant would receive additional data exemptions.[1]
The draft also appears to eliminate the existing mechanism allowing a foreign manufacturer or trader to act as the registration applicant through a Chinese agent. Applicants would instead be limited to legally established Chinese entities that manufacture or import the substance. Foreign suppliers may therefore need to rely more heavily on Chinese importers, with corresponding implications for control of confidential business information, data ownership, supply continuity and registration strategy.[2]
Another potentially important change is the omission of the current regulation’s express exclusions for pharmaceuticals, pesticides, cosmetics, food products, feed, fertilizers and related products. The proposal does not clearly state that every such product would become subject to the new-chemical program, because other Chinese regulatory statutes may continue to govern them. The deletion, however, warrants close examination by companies operating in those sectors.[2]
China is also proposing substantially stronger post-registration controls. Producers, importers and users would be required to maintain activity records and upload annual information concerning quantities, uses and implementation of risk-control measures by March 31. Registration information and environmental-control requirements would have to be transmitted contractually through the supply chain. Producers and users of regularly registered substances would also be required to disclose implementation of applicable controls through publicly accessible channels.[3]
Administrative timelines would become shorter. Technical review periods would fall from 60 to 45 working days for regular registrations and from 30 to 20 working days for simplified registrations. More consequentially, applicants asked to supplement a dossier would have only 20 working days, replacing the current period of as much as six months.[1]
The proposal also tightens enforcement. Fraudulent registrations and false testing reports could result in fines of up to RMB 100,000, credit-related sanctions and a three-year prohibition on submitting or supporting new applications. More serious violations—including manufacturing or importing without the required certificate—would be punished under the new Ecology and Environment Code.[4]
Existing registration certificates would remain valid. Existing filing holders, however, would be required to obtain registration certificates by December 31, 2026. The draft states that the revised measures would take effect August 15, 2026, the same day the new Ecology and Environment Code becomes effective.[3]
Sources
[1] The draft establishes regular registration at one metric ton or more, simplified registration below one metric ton, revised submission requirements and shortened review and supplementation periods.
[2] The draft limits applicants to Chinese legal entities engaged in manufacturing or importing. The existing Order No. 12 permits foreign producers or traders to apply through a Chinese agent and expressly lists several regulated product categories outside its ordinary scope.
[3] The proposal requires annual uploads by March 31, downstream contractual information transfer, public disclosure for regularly registered substances and conversion of existing filings by December 31, 2026. Its stated effective date is August 15, 2026.
Environmental News for This Week: June 9-16, 2026
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- [BLOG] DOT Eases Shipping Regulations for Fireworks, Tracer Ammunition
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- [BLOG] DOT, EPA, & OSHA Cancel Penalty Increases for 2026
- [BLOG] EPA Proposes Rescinding Drinking Water Standards for Various PFAS
Workplace Safety News This Week: June 9-16, 2026
For the week of June 9–16, 2026, workplace safety developments in the United States were dominated by federal budget deliberations, heat-related hazard prevention, and continued OSHA enforcement activity.
The most significant policy issue remained congressional consideration of the FY 2027 budgets for OSHA and NIOSH. House appropriators continued reviewing Administration proposals that would reduce OSHA funding, eliminate the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program, and significantly restructure or reduce portions of NIOSH’s occupational safety and health research portfolio. Safety professionals, labor organizations, and industry stakeholders continued to express concern regarding the potential impact on enforcement capacity, worker training, and occupational health research.
OSHA intensified its annual heat illness prevention campaign as elevated temperatures spread across much of the country. The agency reminded employers of their obligations under the General Duty Clause to protect workers from recognized heat hazards through acclimatization, hydration, rest breaks, shade, and employee training. Heat-related illnesses remain a growing enforcement priority, particularly in construction, agriculture, transportation, warehousing, and manufacturing.
Enforcement activity continued to focus on OSHA’s longstanding priorities, including fall protection, trenching and excavation safety, machine guarding, and lockout/tagout compliance, with significant penalties proposed in cases involving serious injuries and fatalities.
Meanwhile, NIOSH continued advancing research related to occupational heat exposure, silica control, respiratory protection, and workplace injury prevention, underscoring the agency’s central role in supporting evidence-based worker protection policies and standards.
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 9-16, 2026
IHMM Global DG Transport Compliance Matrix (2025–2026)
IHMM Certificant Compliance Checklist
June 9-16, 2026
For the period June 9–16, 2026, North American dangerous-goods and hazardous-materials transportation law continued to evolve through registration modernization, special-permit activity, emergency-reporting obligations, standards development, and fuel/LPG enforcement. Because this report is prepared on June 13, 2026, items for June 14–16 are limited to announced, pending, or already-published actions.
United States
In the United States, PHMSA’s most important current administrative development remains the opening of the 2026–2027 hazardous-materials registration year on June 1, 2026. PHMSA states that early registration for 2026–2027 opened June 1 and that registrants should plan accordingly. PHMSA also announced in its April–June 2026 Hazardous Matters update that it is modernizing the Hazmat Registration Program and moving toward an online-only registration and payment system through DOT’s MOTUS platform.
PHMSA also published two June 12, 2026 Federal Register notices involving hazardous-materials special permits: one for applications to modify special permits and another for actions on special permits. Special permits matter because they are often where PHMSA first authorizes novel or alternative methods for moving hazardous materials, provided an equivalent level of safety is demonstrated under the hazardous-materials transportation law.
The broader U.S. harmonization agenda remains active. PHMSA’s HM-215R rulemaking continues as the central pending HMR initiative to align U.S. rules with international standards governing proper shipping names, hazard classes, packing groups, special provisions, packaging, air quantity limits, and vessel stowage.
Legal significance: U.S. shippers and carriers should treat this period as one of implementation discipline. Current registration, accurate shipping papers, defensible classification, and careful use of any special permit are now essential compliance controls. PHMSA’s direction also confirms that hazmat compliance is moving toward more digital, integrated, and internationally aligned systems.
Read more here
Perspectives on Youth Violence Prevention
Meaningful school safety isn’t just about programs; it’s about listening to students who live it every day. In this Perspectives on Prevention spotlight, experts from the National Center for School Safety discuss how schools can build trust and a sense of belonging by elevating student voices. Watch the full video discussion to hear directly from the experts, or read a quick excerpt of six key takeaways.
Recent News from the European Chemicals Agency
- New research areas identified to strengthen chemical safety
- Highlights: June meeting of our Risk Assessment Committee
- Consultation on harmonised classification and labelling
- New intention and proposal to harmonise classification and labelling
- Combined consultation on candidate for substitution and derogation to exclusion criteria
- List of biocides suppliers updated
- Nanopinion: How simple rules can guide the design of boron nanomaterials
- Announcement of a new appeal
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
Keeping Up with SDS and Label Requirements
By Abby Roberts
Safety data sheets and chemical product labels are important tools for ensuring the safe transport, storage, handling, and use of hazardous substances. But attaining a solid understanding of SDSs and product labelling requirements is complicated by the near-constant stream of regulatory changes. Since the first revision was published in 2005, the GHS has been updated every two years. In recent years, OSHA has revised its HCS, Canada has made changes to its Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, and the EU has updated two of its main chemical regulations.
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.
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
- OSHA Updates Hazard Communication Enforcement Directive: What Safety Professionals Need to Know
- 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
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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