IHMM Today February 23, 2021

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Steven Guillory Jr., CSHM, earns world safety award

Steven Guillory Jr. looked everywhere for a graduate-level online occupational safety program he felt would help his career. He found that program at East Carolina University, obtaining his master’s degree in 2006.

Little did he know at the time his degree would set him on a path toward being named the World Safety Organization’s Safety Person of the Year for 2020.

“I had no clue I was nominated for this award, so the news came as a complete shock,” said Guillory, who works as the safety program manager for the city of Houston, Texas. “The understatement of the year, 2020 has posed countless challenges both personally and professionally. Thanks to God and my family, friends, colleagues and organizations like the World Safety Organization, I was given the opportunity, support and resources necessary to improve and exceed my expectations as a safety professional.”

The award recognizes a person who has given above-average support and dedication to the protection of people, property, resources and the environment. In Houston, Guillory oversees the implementation and operation of safety programs, including chemical hazard compliance, for the city’s 22,000 employees.

Founded in 1975, the World Safety Organization encourages the exchange of information and experiences as a means to promote safety and offers a variety of accredited professional safety certifications.

Wanting to further his career in 2003, Guillory found ECU’s occupational safety program fit his needs.

“Colleges and universities that offered degrees in occupational safety were rare. Finding one with an online option in 2003 was nearly impossible,” he said. “I believe there were two other options at the time, but having an opportunity to speak with Dr. (Michael) Behm and Dr. (David) Batts about not only the program but also my goals were priceless. The other universities on my list did not allow for such communication and therefore were placed at the bottom of my list. Choosing East Carolina University was one of the best decisions of my life, even though in hindsight they chose me.”

After obtaining his master’s degree from ECU, Guillory became a safety representative with the Houston Airport System and was promoted in 2011 to safety supervisor for Houston Public Works before becoming safety division manager in 2015, and eventually, safety program manager.

OSHA unveils its ‘Top 10’ for FY 2020

11 A.M. Central on Friday, February 26

Join OSHA and Safety+Health magazine for an exclusive webinar: Patrick Kapust, deputy director of OSHA’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs, will announce the preliminary list of the agency’s most frequently cited standards for the fiscal year 2020.

Have a question related to OSHA’s Top 10? Email it to [email protected] and Kapust may answer it during a separate Q&A session — available first to attendees of the virtual NSC Safety Congress & Expo. (Visit the Safety+Health booth to watch.)

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EnviroWorkshop’s Site Characterization training event, in Jacksonville, on Wednesday, February 24th – FREE Webinar

The goal of the EnviroWorkshops is to keep environmental professionals informed of the latest technologies in our industry because they’re constantly changing. Over 400 EnviroWorkshops have been hosted in 20 countries, on 6 continents, and over 20,000 environmental professionals have registered to attend.

Thanks to the workshop sponsors there is no cost to attend! Lunch is provided & you will receive a certificate for 4.0 PDHs ($250 value). Below are more details:

JACKSONVILLE SITE CHARACTERIZATION WORKSHOP
11:15 – Registration, boxed-style lunch served, and networking with exhibitors
11:45 – Welcome from a Workshop Representative
12:00 – Opening Speaker
12:15 – Crossroads: Actionable Data using MBTs – Ted Wittemann
1:05 – A Single Solution for a Variety of Contaminants – Ingrid Patman
1:55 – BREAK
2:30 – Using Biosolve Products for Remediation – Mike Reed
3:20 – Strategic Utilization of HRSC Subsurface Imaging Technologies and 3D Modeling – Janet Castle
4:10 – Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) for Environmental Site Characterization and Remediation – David Bardsley
5:00 – After-hours networking

This program has been awarded 7 IHMM CMPs to those who attend the full program.

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EnviroWorkshop’s Site Characterization training event, in Tampa, on Thursday, February 25th – FREE Webinar

The goal of the EnviroWorkshops is to keep environmental professionals informed of the latest technologies in our industry because they’re constantly changing. Over 400 EnviroWorkshops have been hosted in 20 countries, on 6 continents, and over 20,000 environmental professionals have registered to attend.

Thanks to the workshop sponsors there is no cost to attend! Lunch is provided & you will receive a certificate for 4.0 PDHs ($250 value). Below are more details:

TAMPA SITE CHARACTERIZATION WORKSHOP
11:15 – Registration, boxed-style lunch served, and networking with exhibitors
11:45 – Welcome from a Workshop Representative
12:00 – Opening Speaker
12:15 – Crossroads: Actionable Data using MBTs – Ted Wittemann
1:05 – A Single Solution for a Variety of Contaminants – Ingrid Patman
1:55 – BREAK
2:30 – Using Biosolve Products for Remediation – Mike Reed
3:20 – Strategic Utilization of HRSC Subsurface Imaging Technologies and 3D Modeling – Janet Castle
4:10 – Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) for Environmental Site Characterization and Remediation – David Bardsley
5:00 – After-hours networking

This program has been awarded 7 IHMM CMPs to those who attend the full program.

REGISTER HERE

IHMM & AHMP Launch 45 in 5 – National Credential Recognition – 21 States Targeted

On January 25th, we began outlining the strategy to go after the 21 states in yellow, above.

This is just the beginning. Here is the present composition of the 45 In 5 Task Force and the states we are focusing on. More people may volunteer anytime!  https://ihmm.org/45-in-5-task-force/

• The State of Nebraska under 178 NAC Chapter 24 of the Department of Health and Human Services regulations recognizes the CHMM as eligible for remediation services. Thank you, Mary Duda.

In 2019 Mark Bruce from AHMP and Gene Guilford from IHMM worked on a project to get the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to recognize the CHMM and CDGT credentials. With Mark’s work on the ground in  Pennsylvania, we succeeded.

Since the launch, we have added Delaware, Florida, Texas, California, Washington, Georgia, Ohio, Tennessee, Alabama, Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts, Missouri, Iowa, North Carolina, Colorado, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and New Mexico as the next states for us to work on with 42 volunteers.

Now Mark at AHMP and Gene at IHMM has launched 45 in 5, getting the other 45 states to recognize our credentials in 5 years. If we can find a volunteer like Mark in 45 other states we can work with those volunteers on crafting the right message to the right agencies in state governments across the country. If we find enough volunteers we can get this done in less than 5 years.

The Task Force meets again on March 2nd and here are some near-term objectives…

• New Jersey LSRP program and CHMM credit toward prerequisites
• California state agencies require a CHMM as a prerequisite
• Colorado DOT requires a CHMM for some projects
• Florida state legislature
• 40 CFR § 312.10 – Definitions, initiating a federal rulemaking
• Washington State Dept of Ecology
• Iowa Groundwater Professional

IHMM NEWS RECENT UPDATES

• Notice of Intent Filed to Sue EPA to Address Use and Disposal of “Legacy” Asbestos

• PHMSA Issues Clarifications and Editorial Corrections Docket

• EPA – Second Public Information Webinar on 2021 Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP)

• OSHA Proposes Amendments to the HCS

• US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES OSHA WILL INVESTIGATE COMPLAINTS OF WHISTLEBLOWER RETALIATION UNDER NEW ANTITRUST, MONEY LAUNDERING LAWS

• OSHA ALLEGES MISSOURI PLUMBING CONTRACTOR EXPOSED WORKER TO UNPROTECTED TRENCH DESPITE AGREEMENT TO IMPLEMENT TRENCH SAFETY PROGRAM

• Welcome to OSHA’s Fall Prevention Campaign

• OSHA Fall Experience Survey

• U.S. Seizes One Million More Counterfeit N95 Masks

• Fees for the Administration of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Extension of Comment Period

• Hazardous Waste Management System; Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

• Canadian government revises freight rail safety rules

• Will Employees Be Able to Sue Over OSHA Violations?

• $4.3MM Judgment Entered Against TCPA Defendant

• EPA Seeks Small Businesses Input on Risk Management Rulemaking for PV29

Building Climate Change Resilience Virtual Training

EPA’s Creating Resilient Water Utilities initiative is providing free virtual training sessions on its Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool (CREAT) for the Northeast climate region of the country. This training assists drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities in planning for and adapting to climate change threats with a focus on resilience building and infrastructure financing. The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies, National Association of Clean Water Agencies, National Association of Water Companies, and NEIWPCC are helping to coordinate and co-sponsoring these events.

Training Objectives

• Conduct a risk assessment using CREAT;
• Identify and share information on adaptation strategies to build utility long-term resilience; and
• Share information on available resources for financing resilience and adaptation.

Upcoming Sessions

• Session 1: March 2, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. E.T.
• Training Overview and CREAT Modules 1 (Climate Awareness) and 2 (Scenario Development)
• Session 2: March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. E.T.
• CREAT Modules 3 (Consequences and Assets) and 4 (Adaptation Planning)
• Session 3: March 9, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. E.T.
• CREAT Module 5 (Risk Assessment) and an overview of local financial resources utilities can apply for to fund adaptation measures
• Session 4: March 23, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. E.T.
• A brief overview of previous information, then open agenda for attendees to ask questions about using CREAT, how to apply it to their circumstances, and how to seek funding for adaptation strategies. (Optional)

**Earn Continuing education units (CEUs) from select states **

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HMS and Earning Certification Maintenance Points [CMPs]

IHMM created HMS, in large measure, so that IHMM certificants could have one, central place within which to find professional development courses in which to earn certification maintenance points. HMS courses cover all of IHMM’s 8 credentials, not only one.

We’ve made it easy to find CMPs.

• Go to https://hazmatsociety.org/
• Go to the Education and Training tab
• Scroll down until you see these buttons…and click on the CMPs button

• The system will produce a listing of the programs on the platform that have already been reviewed and given CMP ratings. You can find the programs suitable for you.

For example, one of the programs is from Columbia Southern University, offered online, has 36 CMPs attached, and is FREE. This is only one example. There are hundreds of programs on HMS.

HMS UPDATES

HMS Donations

One of the most important projects of the Hazardous Materials Society is our Scholarship program.

HMS wants to make it as easy as possible for those who cannot always afford to participate in pursuing certification, or keeping up with professional development, or attending great conferences and receiving outstanding training. HMS does not solicit contributions from the general public. HMS does ask IHMM’s certificants and their companies and our education and training vendors to consider a contribution.

Here, through your generosity, you can make a difference in promoting the ability of those who can afford it least to become participants in our communities of practice.

It’s never too late to make a difference, so don’t let this opportunity to make a difference pass you by. Please consider a tax-deductible donation of $250, $500 or what you can to help build HMS’s effort to help others in our communities of practice.

HMS Education and Training

Hazardous Materials Society now has 14,858 education and training programs on its website https://hazmatsociety.org/education-training/ with more coming every week. Certificants will note that most of these programs carry a CMP value, making it easier to know in advance what to expect. The HMS Education and Training platform also provides a wide variety of courses for professional development across all of IHMM’s credentials – and more are being developed by the HMS Education and Training Committee.

This is the center of education and training for IHMM certificants and prospective certificants. Among these more than 15.000 programs are webinars delivered online and virtually all carry IHMM CMPs values with them for your annual / 5-year CMP planning. SEE: https://hazmatsociety.org/education-training/

HMS Affinity Programs –  RCM&D Professional Liability Insurance

With more than 27,000 people – here is where HMS leverages our numbers for member’s benefit. There is strength and value in numbers and that translates into lower costs for you.

HMS is proud to have partnered with RCM&D to be able to offer an outstanding comprehensive professional liability insurance program to IHMM certificants. Here, you will find information about this important program offering Environmental Consultants and Engineers Professional Liability coverage. This coverage is intended to add protection for loss stemming from actual or alleged negligent acts, errors and omissions in performing professional services.