Connect. Collaborate. Get Hired!

Losing a job is tough—but you don’t have to navigate the next steps alone. IHMM’s COLLABORATION platform is more than just a place to network; it’s a community where environmental health, hazardous materials, and workplace safety professionals come together to connect, collaborate, and find new opportunities.

Today, 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.

• Go to IHMM’s Collaboration platform > https://community.ihmm.org/home
• Scroll down to the OPEN FOR WORK Community
• Post your resume, preferred work location[s], and experience there

Thousands will see your availability for work so we will do everything we can to facilitate your job search.

Whether you are a government worker who has recently been displaced from your job, looking for your next role, just exploring your options, or an employer seeking top talent, IHMM’s “Open to Work” COLLABORATION community can help you build meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can exchange knowledge, support one another, and advance careers together.

Be part of something bigger. Join today!

Access to Collaboration is through the same username and password as your access to your MYIHMM account. If you forgot it, please contact any one of the following for assistance…

Jimmy Nguyen [email protected]
Jelian Larbi [email protected]
Kortney Tunstall [email protected]
Kaylene Cagle [email protected]
Rosetta Wilson [email protected]
Gene Guilford [email protected]
Dominique Abney [email protected]
Patricia Buley [email protected]

IHMM, ASSP, AIHA, NSC, ISEA, and Others in Coalition for OSHA Funding

IHMM is part of a 25-organization coalition seeking to inform congressional appropriators about the importance of OSHA funding. This is the time of year when Congressional appropriations committees begin deliberating on the FY2025 budget cycle and writing appropriations bills. Given recent actions in Washington, we got together to craft a communication to help them understand the need to adequately fund OSHA.

This letter has been circulating among IHMM’s Board and Government Affairs Committee since last Thursday, with a deadline of Tuesday the 25th for final comments and authorization to sign.

Click Here for the OSHA Coalition Letter

IHMM and the Intersociety Forum [ISF]

Driving Business Growth and Profitability

IHMM is a member of the Intersociety Forum, made up of organizations dedicated to the EHS professions and to communicating with policy makers about the critically important role that the EHS professionals play in our world.

Modern occupational environmental, health, and safety (EHS) practices are key to driving economic growth. This document, developed by the Intersociety Forum (ISF), a coalition of organizations dedicated to safeguarding worker safety and health, highlights the many ways safety practices create a strategic advantage that powers enduring business success while fostering innovation and protecting workers.

Despite advancements, workplace injury and fatality rates remain stagnant. By adopting proactive, risk-based safety strategies, businesses can unlock greater productivity, reduce costs, and strengthen their global competitiveness. We urge today’s business leaders and policymakers to prioritize occupational EHS as a foundation of economic competitiveness. Adopting this approach will position the U.S. as a global leader in safety, innovation, and workforce well-being, enabling workers and businesses to thrive. Driving Business Growth and Profitability.

Here is the “Driving Business Growth and Profitability Through Modern Occupational Environmental, Health and Safety Practices” document.

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

Click to 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 12-14, in Denver!

Help us honor the best in the field—nominate a deserving EHS leader today!

IHMM Joins Community Impact Coalition in Washington

IHMM’s Unprecedented Outreach:
Elevating Excellence Worldwide

March 2025 marked a milestone moment for IHMM! In just one month, we sent over 532,982 messages to thousands of private and public sector entities, amplifying awareness of IHMM, our prestigious credentials, and the dedicated professionals who hold them. Combined with January and February’s outreach, that’s a staggering 1.65 million communications in just three months!

Looking back at 2024, IHMM reached an all-time high with over 3.29 million messages sent—an unprecedented level of engagement in our history.

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 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!

532,982

EHS Jobs for CSHMs and CSMPs

There are 53,561 EHS jobs for CSHMs and CSMPs available on Indeed today.
There are 6,001 EHS jobs for CSHMs and CSMPs available on CareerBuilder today.
There are 30,578 EHS jobs for CSHMs and CSMPs available on LinkedIn today.

$95,000 a Year Average Base Salary

(per recent IHMM salary survey results)
One of the many values of having your CSHM and CSMP!

IHMM 2024 Salary Survey Results

IHMM is pleased to release the 2024 survey of salaries underlying the workplace safety credentials salaries by job title. You may download the survey which is linked below.

• 2024 IHMM Workplace Safety Credentials Salary Survey

IHMM Completes Its 40th Year

On December 3, 1984, the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management was created with the Certified Hazardous Materials Manager® [CHMM®] credential.  John H. Frick, Harold M. Gordon, John J. McCambridge, and Richard A. Young created what would become an Institute that offers 11 professional credentials across Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods and EHS Work Place Safety communities of practice in all 50 of the United States and 85 other countries.

IHMM thanks its hundreds of volunteer leaders, thousands of certificates, and companies who support IHMM through strengthening its ability to extend its reach and allow us all to live up to why we exist our vision, and our mission…

Why We Exist

Our Vision

Our Mission

IHMM Organizing Broader Government Affairs Activities – Call for Volunteers

In strategic planning on August 17, 2023, IHMM created a strategic imperative to create a broader government affairs operation on behalf of, and with the assistance of, all of IHMM’s certificants.

If you want to make a difference in the recognition of your credentials and build on the successful record we have achieved thus far – we need you to volunteer. Learn more by visiting our Government Affairs Committee page, and get involved with government affairs. You can volunteer for one, two, three or all four of the segments of the committee’s work. That’s up to you!

IHMM Proposes Changes in Government Recognition of Credentials

1. IHMM has joined SWANA in a statement on end-of-life hazmat protocols
2. IHMM is circulating a letter to Congressional appropriators encouraging OSHA funding for FY2025.
3. IHMM is circulating a letter with the Intersociety Forum [ISF] to communicate to the new Administration the value of the EHS communities of practice.
4. IHMM has filed comments in the OSHA proposed Heat rule, underscoring IHMM’s commitment to bringing our SMEs expertise to an important public policy issue as well as highlighting the value of our certifications and those who hold them.
5. IHMM has filed comments on the OMB Inquiry concerning the EPA and DOL proposed regulatory measures concerning Methylene Chloride on December 13, 2024.
6. IHMM Sent a letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, concerning the uses of professionally credentialed persons performing work for the Park Service.
7. IHMM Signs Letter Opposing Reductions in OSH Worker’s Pay – The IHMM Government Affairs Committee has agreed to sign a coalition letter opposing reductions in pay for IH and OSH employees. Here is the coalition letter we signed.

Here is the response we received back from the VA.

1. IHMM submitted comments on OSHA Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH): Notice of Meetings concerning OSHA-2024-0002-0007, and highlighted the creation of IHMM’s Certified Pandemic Preparedness Specialist [CPPS] credential.
2. State of Maine Department of Environmental Protection is proposing to update Chapter 851, Standards for Generators of Hazardous Waste. In the current regulation, work is required by a professional engineer. IHMM is proposing to include an environmental professional as defined by 40 CFR §312.10.

All IHMM Government Affairs Projects Are Here

US DOT Regulatory Information Request

Kentucky Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto on Limiting Workplace Safety Regs

Kentucky legislators have responded quickly to Gov. Andy Beshear’s (D) veto of a bill that would have limited enforcement of any new or existing state workplace safety and health regulations that are more stringent than federal OSHA standards.

Republicans, who have a supermajority in the state Legislature, overrode the veto on March 27.

The bill, sponsored by Rep. Walker Thomas (R-Hopkinsville), passed in the House with a 62-33 vote on Feb. 26 and in the Senate with a 70-20 vote on March 13. Republicans hailed the bill as business friendly, with Thomas saying it would “only impact a few existing regulations, and even then, it may only impact part of a rule.”

In his March 24 veto message, Beshear wrote that H.B. 398 would make Kentucky – which operates under federal OSHA’s State Plan program – unable to enforce or create rules specific to workers in the state, and would make Kentuckians “less safe.”

Read the full article by CLICKING HERE.

Senate GOP Unveils Budget Framework to Advance Trump’s Agenda

US DOT Procedural Requirements Memorandum

The Interested Parties (IP) Group recently drew attention to the US DOT Procedural Requirements Memorandum issued in March. This is an insightful legal document outlining the definitions and procedural requirements for DOT enforcement actions. Prepared by Acting DOT General Counsel Gregory Cote, this memorandum is expected to be released to the public soon. It clarifies the procedures for both administrative and judicial enforcement actions initiated by the Department of Transportation (DOT), ensuring that these actions align with due process principles and comply with lawful, reasonable, and consistent Administration policies. (March 11, 2025 – US DOT)

Read More Here

Professional Certification Coalition

Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act

One-Page Fact Sheet

Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition Surpasses 900 Member Organizations

H.R. 1151 / S 756 / Coalition Roster

NIOSH Proposed To Be Reorganized at HHS

IHMM to Lobby Congress on NIOSH

In the article above, IHMM illustrated how we and 450 other organizations collaborated on a communication to demonstrate the value of NIOSH and promote worker and workplace safety.

Now, we need to get into Congress’s appropriations process and influence lawmakers’ decisions.

IHMM is a part of the Intersociety Forum [ISF], made up of more than 50 organizations involved in worker and workplace safety. The letter linked below is addressed to Senator Bill Cassidy [R-Louisiana] and Senator Bernie Sanders [I-Vermont]. IHMM will be asking all of its certificates in Lousiana and Vermont to join us in supporting the message of this letter.

Letter to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

April ICC Compliance Bulletin

With spring in full swing and a new quarter underway, it’s the perfect time to stay ahead of regulatory updates. ICC is here with the latest insights to keep you informed, prepared, and compliant as regulations continue to evolve.

🔍 This Month’s Spotlights:

• What’s New in the 2025 IATA Battery Guide? introduces key updates, including sodium-ion battery classification, cargo tracking device guidelines, and upcoming lithium battery state-of-charge requirements for 2026. Stay ahead with insights on compliance, safety, and essential UN 38.3 testing requirements.
• PHMSA Issues Safety Advisory on Counterfeit Parts exposes the growing threat of fake automotive components, from airbags to seatbelt pretensioners. Learn how to identify counterfeit parts, understand the risks they pose, and take proactive steps to ensure vehicle safety and regulatory compliance.
• PHMSA’s Lithium Battery Guide simplifies the complex world of lithium battery shipping with clear guidelines on packaging, labeling, and compliance. Featuring scenario-based examples and detailed flowcharts, this essential resource helps shippers navigate regulations and ensure safe, compliant transport across all modes.
• Shipping Charcoal? Get Onboard with IMDG Code Updates! explores the latest changes in Amendment 42-24, including the removal of key exemptions and the addition of Special Provision 978. With new classification, testing, and handling requirements set for full enforcement in 2026, shippers must prepare now to ensure compliance.
• PHMSA Reminder: Bulk Peroxyacetic Acid Shipments Require Approval emphasizes the critical requirement for offerors to secure prior approval before transporting peroxyacetic acid in bulk. With strict testing and classification guidelines in place, compliance ensures safe handling, minimizes risks, and prevents delays in hazardous materials transportation.

Safe+Sound Week 2025 – August 11-17, 2025

Safe + Sound Week will be August 11-17, 2025. This year’s focus area is emergency preparedness and response. Stay tuned for more information!

Response-Ready Workplace Challenge

Workplace emergencies can happen at any time. It’s important for workers to be aware of emergency procedures and know what to do in case of an emergency. Are your workers familiar with your emergency action plan (EAP)?

Prepare for Safe + Sound Week 2025!  Take the Response-Ready Workplace Challenge.

1. Review your EAP.
2. Hold a toolbox talk or safety meeting to review your EAP.
3. Download your challenge coin.

Share that you took the challenge on social media using #SafeAndSoundAtWork and #ResponseReady.

Choosing the Right Fit-Testing Technology for the Job: Practical Guidance for OEHS Professionals

In industrial hygiene, few practices are as well-established as respirator fit testing. For many professionals, the process is second nature, and often, it’s built on condensation nuclei counting (CNC) technology. CNC has long been the default method in the industry, and for good reason: it’s effective, quantitative, and widely accepted under OSHA and ISO standards.

But just because something is familiar doesn’t mean it’s always the best fit for every scenario.

Read more here.

IHMM Credential Recognition

The highest priority of IHMM’s Government Affairs Committee is the recognition of IHMM’s credentials by government. We have made substantial progress in the two years we have undertaken this endeavor, as outlined in detail here > https://ihmm.org/credential-recognition/

In this project we have 45-in-5, increasing the number of states that recognize IHMM credentials.

• We have already succeeded in 13 states – New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Indiana, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Minnesota, Arkansas, Oklahoma. Ohio, North Dakota, and Georgia. [Red states in the map above]. These are states where IHMM credentials are cited or 40 CFR 312.10 is cited by reference.
• We have partially succeeded in another 16 states – Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Arizona, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Florida, Delaware, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Maine. [Orange/Black Stripe states in the map above] These are states where the requirements of an “environmental professional” or QEP are cited that coincide with an IHMM credential so that relatively little work would need to be done to clarify the desired outcome.
• We have 21 states where no reference to an IHMM credential is made in either statute or regulation, nor is there anything defined in the area of an environmental professional. These states will require legislation or regulatory work. [Yellow states in the map above].

in January 2022 Gene Guilford released the 40 CFR § 312.10 EPA regulation that states a private certification that meets or exceeds the requirements of the regulation is an Environmental Professional under the regulation. Here is the crosswalk between the 40 CFR § 312.10 EPA regulation and the Certified Hazardous Materials Manager [CHMM] blueprint. The CHMM meets or exceeds the requirements of an Environmental Professional.

Here’s what we ask each volunteer to do:

• Watch legislative and regulatory developments in your state that provide an opportunity for us to create amendments or other interventions.
• Be willing to speak with regulators and legislators in your area about the recognition efforts we craft together.

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