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Table of Contents
| IHMM Global DG Transport Regulatory Update: July 8 to 14, 2026 | Key Federal Agencies Issue 2026 Regulatory Agendas | Business Leaders Academy | FREE 49 CFR Train the Trainer Program in October | State Environmental Compliance Laws for Manufacturers | Lockout/Tagout & Beyond: Controlling Hazardous Energy in the Workplace | Welcome CBG Building Company as a Friend of the Institute 2026-2027 | Welcome DGI Training as a Friend of the Institute 2026-2027 | IHMM Foundation Jobs Board | IHMM Promotion of Credentials Exceeds 3.3 million |
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- DGI
- Certifications Matter – CSHM
- 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
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- IHMM Recent News
- Inside IHMM
- IHMM Foundation Insider Friend of the Institute: CBG Building
- IHMM Business Leaders Academy – September 9th
- FREE 49CFR Train the Trainer Program October 12th
- 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 – 12 Job Openings
- Research Resources for You – OSHA Hazcom Standard
- IHMM’s Unprecedented Outreach – 3,330,412 Messages for Jan-June
- 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
- Key Federal Agencies Issue Spring 2026 Regulatory Agendas
- EPA Seeks Information to Develop TSCA Regulation for Legacy Uses and Associated Disposals of Asbestos
- Challenges to New Mexico’s PFAS Rule Filed in State and Federal Court
- Important Stories for IHMM Certificants
- Environment News This Week July 8-14, 2026
- LION
- Workplace Safety News This Week July 8-14, 2026
- Be a Safety Champion
- Safe + Sound Week August 10-16, 2026
- Global Dangerous Goods Transportation This Week, July 8-14, 2026
- School Safety – Digital Safety Series
- 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 July 9, 2026
- IHMM Hazardous Materials Textbook
- NAHMMA
Certified Safety and Health Manager® [CSHM®]
IHMM’s Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM®) credential recognizes environmental, health and safety managers who have a mastery of OSHA regulations and industry standards as well as exceptional management skills. The holder of this credential manages for worker and workplace safety. As a health and safety manager, you are focused on the safety of your employees and workplace. Now you can be recognized for your commitment with a CSHM® credential.
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IHMM RECENT NEWS
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/DANGEROUS GOODS
[BLOG] Employers Face $3.5M in OSHA Fines: Cleanup Investigation Findings
[BLOG] RCRA Training: A Complete Guide for Hazardous Waste Generators
[VIDEO] All 9 Hazmat Classes Explained
[BLOG] What Is Hazardous Waste Minimization and Why Is It Required?
[BLOG] US EPA Aligns with HazCom, Impacts Tier II Reporting
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed revisions to minor New Source Review (NSR) regulations under the Clean Air Act
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on June 23, 2026, that it seeks information “to develop a durable Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regulation for legacy uses and associated disposals of asbestos, non-chrysotile and chrysotile asbestos fiber types, and asbestos-containing talc” (Asbestos Part 2)
A Popular Climate Fix Could Accidentally Trigger Massive Changes to Global Weather
Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans
EPA’s 2026 Unified Agenda Includes TSCA Rulemakings
State Environmental Compliance Laws for Manufacturers
Environmental Law in the Past Supreme Court Term – Federalism and Agency Power, With Key Cases in the Term Ahead
EHS/WORKPLACE SAFETY
Lockout/Tagout & Beyond: Controlling Hazardous Energy in the Workplace
OFLC Announces Webinar on July 22, 2026, to Provide Technical Assistance to Stakeholders on the Process for Filing Form ETA-9141, Application for Prevailing Wage Determination, for the Permanent and Labor Condition Application Programs. OFLC Announces Webinar on July 22, 2026, to Provide Technical Assistance to Stakeholders on the Process for Filing Form ETA-9141, Application for Prevailing Wage Determination, for the Permanent and Labor Condition Application Programs.
The 4 EHS Pressures Reshaping Data Center Operations
Many construction companies taking SIFs seriously, survey finds
Safe-in-Sound Awards: nomination period underway
New chemical-exposure model bridges ‘gap between research labs and reality’
Heat protections for workers: a regulatory update
Fitting in Fast: Making a Safe Workplace for New Hires
Why Underperforming Dust Collection Systems Put Facilities at Risk
DOT earmarks $1.73B in BUILD grants
Environmental groups sue EPA over US Steel air permit
Protecting Workers From Tickborne Diseases
Controlling Confined Space with Policy & Permits
What is a Standards-Based User Group (SBUG)?
Establishing Construction Safety & Health Audit Programs
INSIDE IHMM
We thank CBG Building Company 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 CBG Building Company, 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 CBG Building Company
CBG Building Company is one of the most experienced and respected multifamily builders in the country. A relentless pursuit of innovation. A steadfast commitment to quality. A passion for collaboration. CBG has been delivering award-winning communities from coast to coast for more than 30 years. Our professional construction teams provide high-quality, responsive service backed by significant bonding capacity and national resources. CBG carries forward a 100+-year legacy of quality, craftsmanship, and innovation to complete projects of any type across the country.
IHMM Business Leaders Academy Starts September 9th
FREE 49CFR Train the Trainer Program – October 12-14, 2026
The IHMM Foundation’s Professional Development Committee has partnered with Nova Southeastern University to offer this grant-funded, FREE 49CFR Train the Trainer program for 3 days, October 12-14, 2026, ONLY in person, at IHMM’s Offices at 9200 Corporate Blvd, “The Boss Room”, Rockville, MD 20850.
This FREE 49 CFR course is tailored for anyone involved in the transportation, handling, shipping, receiving, packaging, or management of hazardous materials under the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, as outlined in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR). Attendance at all 3 [three] days is mandatory. Upon registration, each attendee will receive a link to the required course materials and documentation.
This course will be taught by an instructor from Nova Southeastern University
This course is delivered at IHMM’s offices in Rockville, MD, at 9200 Corporate Blvd, the “Boss” room, 1st floor. This is ONLY in person; all times cited are Eastern Time, US. Classes will begin at 8.30 am and run to 5.30 pm each day.
For More Information See > https://hazmatsociety.org/training/seamist-49-cfr-24hr-train-the-trainer-3-day-course/
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]
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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.
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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 Hazcom Standard
IHMM’s Unprecedented Outreach: Elevating Excellence Worldwide
2026 marks another milestone moment for IHMM! IHMM has sent 3.33 million messages in January, February, March, April, May, and June 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
Key Federal Agencies Issue Spring 2026 Regulatory Agendas
EPA Seeks Information to Develop TSCA Regulation for Legacy Uses and Associated Disposals of Asbestos
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on June 23, 2026, that it seeks information “to develop a durable Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regulation for legacy uses and associated disposals of asbestos, non-chrysotile and chrysotile asbestos fiber types, and asbestos-containing talc” (Asbestos Part 2). EPA evaluated these materials in its 2024 risk evaluation. EPA notes that “[e]xposure risk arises whenever asbestos-containing materials are disturbed — during renovation, demolition, or repair — which is precisely where EPA is focusing its data collection.” Responses are due August 24, 2026. For more information on this action, please read the full memorandum.
Challenges to New Mexico’s PFAS Rule Filed in State and Federal Court
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) published in the May 5, 2026, issue of the New Mexico Register a final rule on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products. On May 22, 2026, Diamond Vogel, Inc., a paint manufacturer, filed a Notice of Appeal in the New Mexico Court of Appeals (Diamond Vogel v. New Mexico, Ct. App. No. A-1-CA-43483). Diamond Vogel is challenging the final rule’s labeling and fee provisions. On July 1, 2026, a coalition of industry associations filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico (American Chemistry Council (ACC) v. Kenney, Case No. 1:26-cv-02130). The coalition argues that the final rule is unconstitutional and that its enforcement should be permanently enjoined. For more information, read our full memorandum.
Important Stories for IHMM Certificants
Environmental News for This Week: July 8-14, 2026
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- [BLOG] Employers Face $3.5M in OSHA Fines: Cleanup Investigation Findings
- [BLOG] RCRA Training: A Complete Guide for Hazardous Waste Generators
- [VIDEO] All 9 Hazmat Classes Explained
- [BLOG] What Is Hazardous Waste Minimization and Why Is It Required?
- [BLOG] US EPA Aligns with HazCom, Impacts Tier II Reporting
Workplace Safety News This Week: July 8-14, 2026
For the week of July 8–14, 2026, workplace safety developments in the United States were dominated by significant OSHA enforcement actions, congressional consideration of OSHA and NIOSH funding, extreme heat hazards, and several fatal workplace incidents.
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that OSHA is making nearly $13 million available through the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program to expand workplace safety and health training, even as Congress continued debating the Administration’s FY 2027 proposal to eliminate the program and reduce OSHA funding.
OSHA also cited a Texas building contractor and staffing company following the fatal crushing of a worker operating a mini-excavator beneath an elementary school, reinforcing the agency’s continued emphasis on excavation safety, heavy equipment operations, and employer responsibility for temporary workers.
Meanwhile, OSHA intensified nationwide heat illness prevention outreach as dangerous temperatures persisted across much of the country, reminding employers of their obligations under the General Duty Clause to provide water, rest, shade, acclimatization, and employee training.
Significant worker safety news during the week included multiple fatal construction incidents, highway work-zone crashes, and industrial equipment accidents that prompted OSHA or state investigations. These events reinforced that falls, struck-by hazards, trenching, heavy equipment, electrical safety, and heat exposure remain among the nation’s leading causes of occupational fatalities and serious injuries. Collectively, the week’s developments underscore that both vigorous enforcement and sustained federal investment remain essential to protecting America’s workforce.
On July 13, OSHA cited a Texas contractor and staffing agency after a temporary worker was fatally crushed while operating a mini-excavator in an elementary-school crawl space. The case underscores that host employers and staffing firms may share responsibility for training, hazard assessment, equipment operation, and protection of temporary workers.
DOL also announced a $174,000 settlement with Monro Inc., resolving seven violations at a New York automotive service facility. The agreement requires safeguards addressing electrical, machine, chemical, and related workplace hazards.
Extreme heat remained a national enforcement concern under OSHA’s updated Heat National Emphasis Program. Employers must evaluate recognized heat hazards and provide appropriate hydration, rest, acclimatization, training, and emergency procedures.
NIOSH emphasized prevention of tickborne diseases among outdoor workers, recommending protective clothing, repellents, vegetation management, worker education, and prompt tick removal.
Together, these developments demonstrate continuing federal attention to caught-between hazards, temporary-worker protection, repeat noncompliance, heat illness, and emerging biological exposures.
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: July 8-14, 2026
IHMM Global DG Transport Compliance Matrix (2025–2026)
IHMM Certificant Compliance Checklist
July 8-14, 2026
United States, Canada, and Mexico
This reporting period is particularly noteworthy because it coincides with the opening of the 68th Session of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UNSCOE TDG) in Geneva that concluded on July 8th. Although the Sub-Committee is an international body, its work ultimately drives amendments adopted by PHMSA in the United States, Transport Canada, Mexico’s Secretaría de Infraestructura, Comunicaciones y Transportes (SICT), the ICAO Technical Instructions, the IMDG Code, ADR, RID, and other international dangerous-goods regulatory systems. For all reports see > https://unece.org/transport/events/ecosoc-sub-committee-experts-transport-dangerous-goods-ac10c3-68th-session
For the period of July 8–14, 2026, dangerous-goods and hazardous-materials transportation policy in North America was shaped principally by the conclusion of the latest United Nations technical session, a significant U.S. special-permit deadline, implementation of PHMSA’s revised rules for certain energetic materials, and continuing Canadian and Mexican efforts to modernize their national systems in alignment with international standards.
The week did not produce a sweeping new North American hazardous-materials code. Its importance lies instead in the movement of international proposals toward the next edition of the UN Model Regulations and in national regulators’ increasing reliance on digital approvals, special permits, technical standards, and targeted controls for batteries, explosives, fuels, and liquefied petroleum gas.
Digital Safety Series
Reinforcing online safety within our school communities is essential to protecting youth from digital exploitation. This online safety video series provides school staff and families with an overview of how exploitation happens and what steps to take if an incident occurs. The resources are designed to help trusted adults identify threats and keep students safe online. Access the video series to support your school safety efforts.
Training
- 7/15 – Enhancing School Safety Using Behavioral Threat Assessment
Hosted by the U.S. Secret Service - 7/29 – Back-to-School Privacy Bootcamp: FERPA & PPRA Essentials
Hosted by the U.S. Department of Education
- 8/19 – Preventing Mass Attacks in Our Communities
Hosted by the U.S. Secret Service
Recent News from the European Chemicals Agency
- Updated video tutorial for microplastics reporting available
- Advice on dose level selection for conducting reproductive toxicity studies updated
- Testing proposals
- Consultations on harmonised classification and labelling
- New intention and proposals to harmonise classification and labelling
- Applying for reduced fees: what SMEs need to do
- Reminder: help us improve IUCLID
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 July 22, 2026, for Webinar: Combustible Dust Explosions – Awareness and Mitigation, presented by Dr. Ashok Ghose Dastidar. This webinar will explore the causes and trends behind combustible dust incidents using U.S. Chemical Safety Board data and introduce the NFPA 7-point dust explosion hazard schematic to help identify risks and implement effective mitigation strategies. Register Now
The wait is over—the full agenda for the 2026 EHS HAZMAT Summit is now available! Get ready for three days of expert-led education, practical solutions, and meaningful connections with environmental, health, safety, and hazardous materials professionals from across the country. View the agenda
Attendee registration is open, including group rates, so secure your spot and start planning to join us in New Orleans this September!
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. Organizations can also expand their visibility through exhibit booths and sponsorships, with new options available for a range of budgets. Exhibitor early bird rate has been extended until July 15 – don’t miss this opportunity!
Registration is 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.
American Industrial Hygiene Association
IHMM is affiliated with AIHA and is pleased to bring this important information to all of our certificants.
The Synergist
Celebrating 40 Years of ERPGs
By Michele Twilley
At the AIHA Guideline Foundation, emergency response planning for chemical and radiological incidents is undergoing a profound transformation, and Emergency Response Planning Guidelines (ERPGs) are at the center of it.
ERPGs are airborne concentration thresholds developed by the Guideline Foundation to support emergency planning for short term, one time exposures to toxic chemicals. They estimate the concentrations at which nearly all members of the public (excluding the most sensitive) are expected to experience specific tiers of health effects over about one hour of exposure.
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
- 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
- July 23 – AI in Safety and Risk: What’s Real, What Matters?
- July 30 – Where Safety Breaks Down: What New Research Tells Us
- Aug 13 – Rethinking Safety Metrics: Why PSIFs are the New Standard for Evaluating Workplace Risks
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
- What’s New in A10? How Safety Standards are Made
- Leveling Up Together
- ASSP Foundation Recognizes Leaders Advancing Next Generation of Safety Professionals
- OSHA Updates Hazard Communication Enforcement Directive: What Safety Professionals Need to Know
- Safety by the Numbers: Insights from 200 Industry Leaders
ASSP Webinars
- July 9 – Integrating ISO 45001 to Manage Occupational Health & Safety
- July 9 – Integrating Z10 to Manage Occupational Health & Safety
- July 16 – Bowtie Risk Assessment
- July 30 – Enterprise Risk Management for Safety Professionals
- July 30 – Corporate Safety Management
- Aug 6 – ANSI/ASSP Z16: Using Safety Metrics to Drive Operational Excellence
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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