EHS Professional – March 3rd, 2022

Annual IHMM Excellence in EHS Management Award

Each year IHMM is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements and distinction of the CSHM, CSMP, or ASHM that has made a worthy contribution to the communities of practice and the profession.

This award is usually given at the annual National Safety Council Congress.

Nominations begin in March and end in July. Make your nomination here.

IHMM CSSS-CSSM Committee Completing the New CSSM Blueprint

The IHMM CSSS-CSSM Committee chaired by Mike Howe, CSSM, https://ihmm.org/csss-cssm-committee/ has completed its work on the new CSSM blueprint and released it to all CSSMs for final review prior to being sent to the IHMM Board for its March 25th Board meeting.

The CSSM and CSSS credentials had no blueprints under ISHM, and now both will have fully constructed blueprints, the CSSM being first. The Committee intends on turning to the CSSS credential as soon as the CSSM has been reviewed and approved and examination development is underway.

IHMM Scholarship Committee

The IHMM Scholarship Committee will establish and create procedures necessary to carry out an IHMM scholarship program that is best focused on limiting eligibility to students who are in good academic standing in degree programs currently recognized by the IHMM as approved partner schools. The most logical students to be eligible for such IHMM scholarships would be those students who are in good standing as either a Student CHMM or a Student ASHM (proposed new IHMM designation). Click here for more information on this committee.

Save the Date – Fall Stand-Down

This year’s annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls will be held May 2-6. Visit the campaign webpage for updates.

Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 351 of the 1,008 construction fatalities recorded in 2020 (BLS data). Those deaths were preventable. The National Safety Stand-Down raises fall hazard awareness across the country in an effort to stop fall fatalities and injuries.

IHMM Recertification Video Teleconferences

 March 16th – 1.00 pm Eastern   |  April 13th – 1.00 pm Eastern  

IHMM is here to take the fear and trepidation out of the recertification of your credential. You worked hard to prepare for and pass an exam to earn your credential distinction that sets you apart – recertification every 5 years allows you to keep what you have earned.

IHMM will hold a series of video teleconferences that will demonstrate the access to and use of the IHMM Recertification system. If the videos posted on the recertification section of your credential webpage have left you still a bit unsure, then tune in to an IHMM video teleconference scheduled below and we will show you what you need to know to recertify.

• Join online for Video and Screen Sharing: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/jnguyen14

If you have difficulty joining a session please email Jimmy Nguyen at [email protected]

_{An IHMM expert will be available to answer your questions about recertification! Bring anything you’ve been wondering about or working on, and they will be happy to help. If you happen to stump them (and that’s tough to do), they will help you get an answer from another member of the IHMM team. Pop in for a few minutes, stay for the hour. Join us and learn together with your peers even if you don’t have a specific question to ask.}

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IHMM Recertification Videos

IHMM is pleased to release two YouTube instructional videos about navigating the IHMM recertification process. These step-by-step videos easily enable IHMM certificants to start and complete a recertification application.

While the full recertification cycle is 5 years, IHMM encourages all certificants to start a recertification application and add certification maintenance points as they are earned to make the final submission quick and easy to accomplish.

• Every CSHM and CSMP should start a recertification application now.
• Even if your recertification is years away, starting an application now and adding your accumulated points enables you to see where you are all the time and it makes it very easy when you have to file your application

There are 604 different conversations going on in the IHMM/HMS Collaboration platform this week.

A collaborative culture is important for every business but is especially important for our hazardous materials, dangerous goods, environment, health, and safety communities of practice. Do you have a problem you need to solve and want the opinions of your colleagues? This is where we come together to help each other.

IHMM credentialed professionals are at the top 1% of their professions and their reach is global. We are at the forefront of environmental protection, health, and safety and this is where collaborating with the best people in their fields, always willing to help one another, lessens the stress of our jobs, and where we strive as a team to make a difference of which we are proud.

We opened COLLABORATION to enable thousands of certificants and supporters to collaborate together. You can collaborate here.

Access to COLLABORATION is through the same username/password you use to access your MYIHMM account. Having a problem? Contact Jimmy Nguyen at [email protected]

Hearing Loss Prevention: What OSH Professionals Need to Know
Complimentary Education

Thursday, March 10 | 11 a.m. CT | 

Gain new insight about noise-induced hearing loss and why it is the most common occupational injury in the U.S. Experts will provide fresh perspectives about how we can change the conversation from hearing conservation to hearing loss prevention. They will also review multiple types of hearing protective devices and examine common concerns. Register today

National Safety Council

IHMM is a member of the National Safety Council and is pleased to bring this important information to all of its certificants.

NSC News

• OSHA regulations and emergency temporary standards: Your questions answered
• Safety leadership in 2022: What’s new?
• Your safety meetings don’t have to be boring
• PPE and supply chain disruptions
• Recognize the signs of opioid misuse

NSC Webinars

• March 10 – A Former OSHA Compliance Officer’s Perspective: What Stands Out During an Inspection?
• March 17 –The Ins and Outs of HazCom Training: What You Need to Know to Stay in Compliance
• March 24 – How to implement a COVID-19 vaccination protocol: Navigating the often difficult waters
• March 31 – 5 Steps to a Successful Safety Program
• April 7 – Fall Prevention: Best Practices for the Three Main Types of Hazards

Safety and Health This Week

• Why 2022 is the Year to Take Safety Inspections Digital
• State of Safety and Beyond
• Environmental Safety & Health Training Webinars Series
• The U.S. Department of Labor, Choate Construction to Promote Workplace Safety and Health at Savannah Historic District Project
• ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY SOLUTIONS
• The Laboratory for Testing Safety Efforts
• 30% of Companies Aren’t Prepared for Chemical Emergencies

IHMM is a member of ASSP and is pleased to bring this important information to all of its certificants.

ASSP News

• Improper Wear, Comfort and the Evolution of FRC
• Prevention Through Design With Limited Resources: It’s a Mindset
• Overcoming Pandemic Fatigue
• Mitigating Liability and Managing Safety on Multiemployer Work Sites
• Episode 67: What the Z459.1 Standard Means for Rope Access Systems
• ANSI/ASSP Z459.1-2021 Standard
• How to Choose a Safety Management System and Show Benefit to Your Company

ASSP Webinars

• March 10 – Hearing Basics Training
• April 14 – Expanding the Impact of Safety Culture Throughout a Contractor Lifecycle
• April 20 – Building and Implementing an Arc-Rated and Flame-Resistant Clothing Program for the Arc Flash Hazard

HMS Jobs Board

• Senior Compliance Engineer – Hazardous Location, Otter Products, Ft. Collins CO, San Diego CA, Remote 
• Director, Environmental, Covanta, New Jersey
• Assistant Director – Environmental Programs, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
• Chief, Departmental Operations – Hazardous Materials Division, County of San Diego, CA
• Environmental Health & Safety Manager – Lead, KLA-Tencor, Ann Arbor, MI
• Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner, KLA-Tencor, Ann Arbor

CHEMTREC Becomes An HMS Annual Training Agenda Vendor

HMS is pleased to announce CHEMTREC [https://www.chemtrec.com/] has become an education and training vendor and a part of the development of the HMS Annual Training Agendas.

CHEMTREC is an Emergency Response Information Provider (ERIP). CHEMTREC is the premier call center for hazmat emergency response coordination. CHEMTREC’s world-leading call center operates on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week, providing emergency response information wherever hazardous materials are manufactured, stored, transported, or used. With the right procedures and protocols in place, and by doing what’s right quickly and effectively, CHEMTREC helps minimize environmental impacts, protect people, and preserve the assets and reputations of its customers.

Operating globally, CHEMTREC has offices in major regions and on-the-ground knowledge of local regulations, understanding of local nuances, and appreciation of cultural sensitivities. CHEMTREC offers a suite of services along with L1 emergency response, including SDS management and authoring, hazardous materials training, crisis management, L2/L3 notification services, carrier solutions, data reporting, and lithium battery solutions. CHEMTREC is proud to contribute to the practice of safe handling and transportation of hazardous materials throughout the supply chain.

Environmental Workshops Becomes An HMS Annual Training Agenda Vendor

HMS is pleased to announce Environmental Workshops, LLC [https://enviroworkshops.com/] has become an education and training vendor and a part of the development of the HMS Annual Training Agendas.

Environmental Workshops, headquartered in North Carolina, is the largest training organization for environmental professionals worldwide. Since 2013, we have been training environmental professionals on the latest technologies in the industry. We have hosted over 300 workshops on 6 continents and more than 25,000 people have registered for our Professional Development Hours (PDH). Our sponsors are leaders in the environmental market and many of our speakers hold multiple patents and degrees. Their presentations address the following topics: Remediation, Vapor Intrusion, Air Monitoring, Air Quality, and Waste Water.