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The Value of IHMM Credentials
Below you will see the credential badges that are now in each CHMM, CHMP, CDGT, CDGP, AHMM, Student CHMM, CSHM, CSMP, CSSM, ASHM and Student ASHM certificant’s MYIHMM account. Every IHMM certificant may use these badges, linked as those below are to their IHMM credential page, for their email signatures, business cards, and other social media applications. You’re justifiably proud of the accomplishment of having earned your credential and you can show the rest of the world. Simply right-click on the badge of choice, save it to your computer, and then load it to wherever you want to use it, and please link that back to https://ihmm.org/.
Hazardous Materials / Dangerous Goods Transportation Credentials
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager
Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner
Certified Dangerous Goods Professional
Associate Hazardous Materials Manager
Certified Dangerous Goods Trainer
Student Certified Hazardous Materials Manager
EHS / Workplace Safety Credentials
Certified Safety & Health Manager
Certified Safety Management Practitioner
Associate Safety & Health Manager
Student Associate Safety & Health Manager
Certified School Safety Manager
Microcredentials – Emeritus Status
Certified Pandemic Preparedness Specialist
Emeritus Status
IHMM Certificant Recognition
Throughout our certificant’s MYIHMM accounts are placed 10-year, 20-year, 30-year, and 40-year badges signifying their longevity as an IHMM certified professional.
With a link from your credential badge to the IHMM website [see above] you can not only stand out as an IHMM-certified professional, you can also promote IHMM credentials to others. Right-click on the badge of choice, save as to your computer, then load it to whatever medium you choose.
IHMM has Distinguished Diplomates and Fellows of the Institute badges to the appropriate people in the MYIHMM database. These two badges are accompanied by lapel pins sent to each of those distinguished by holding these designations.
IHMM is in all 50 of the United States and in 85 countries around the World.
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IHMM RECENT NEWS
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/DANGEROUS GOODS
NWRA announces national awareness campaign about battery hazards
Connecticut makes $7.5M available for waste reduction programs
Another PFAS-containing pesticide headed for US registration
Plastics are showing up in human bodies and may be linked to deadly diseases
Trump White House tells agencies to ignore climate costs when writing rules
Metals and Hormone-Disrupting Substances Pose Real Threat to Sustainable Agriculture and Water Management in Europe
Machine Learning Powers New Approach to Detecting Soil Contaminants
Sulfur Runoff Amplifies Mercury Concentrations in Florida Everglades
Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Data Reporting and Recordkeeping Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Change to Submission Period
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Renewal Collection and Request for Comment; TSCA Section 5 Premanufacture Review of New Chemical Substances and Significant New Use Rules for New and Existing Chemical Substances
EPA Postpones TSCA PFAS Reporting Period to April 2026
White House Council on Environmental Quality Releases Draft NEPA Template Following CEQ’s Rescission of Longstanding Regulations
NY’s Superfund Law Poised for Overhaul: Aligning with CERCLA and Accounting for Environmental Justice
How to Become a U.S. Government Contractor: A Legal Guide to the Basics
Administrators May Change, But PFAS Is Forever: EPA Announces PFAS Plan
EHS/WORKPLACE SAFETY
How Safety Leaders Can Effectively Move the Profession Forward
Revised Z15.1 Standard Published
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we want to make you aware of available OSHA resources for promoting workplace mental health, including our Workplace Mental Health Fact Sheet and materials for addressing workplace stress and fatigue, and suicide prevention, which is known to disproportionately impact industries such as construction.
Suicide prevention in construction
Help prevent lithium-ion battery fires
By the numbers: Falls in construction
Understanding SIFs: Why they matter to everyone
Hope For NIOSH: States Sue To Block Trump Administration Health Department Cuts
Prevailing Wage 101: Essential Compliance Insights for Construction Pros
M&A activity cools amid instability: WSP
DOL orders staff not to enforce Biden-era independent contractor rule
AIHA Launches Enhanced Heat Stress Mobile App 2.0 to Protect Indoor Workers, Employers, from Indoor Occupational Heat Hazards.
AI: Your career catalyst (not your replacement)
Scaling AED Programs: Remote Monitoring Enhances Efficiencies at Lower Cost
[One – Page Guide] Davis-Bacon: What Every Contractor Needs to Know
[One – Page Guide] Top 5 Certified Payroll Hacks
[eBook] Top 5 Ways Primes Can Mitigate Prevailing Wage Compliance Risk
Ohio Senate advances legislation that would allow younger teens to work later
Inside IHMM
GOP Leadership Pushes Megabill Forward Amid Deep Internal Fractures
This is the week. Today we have the legislative language we have all worked on for weeks. On Monday afternoon, the House Ways and Means Committee released the whole 389 page bill, seen here with the IHMM analysis of its contents.
The two most powerful Republicans in the country stepped before the press last Wednesday with one unified message: the GOP megabill is moving forward, confidently and deliberately.
🚨 President Donald Trump hailed “great progress” after a closed-door meeting with congressional leaders, while House Speaker Mike Johnson emphatically declared that key committee markups would “100 percent” take place next week.
One such step is already locked in: the House Agriculture Committee has scheduled its markup for Tuesday evening, working late into the night and resuming at 10 a.m. Wednesday to take on Democratic amendments. Momentum is real—but so are the roadblocks.
⚖️ Inside the Halls: Ways and Means Faces a Political Minefield
While the Agriculture Committee gears up, the House Ways and Means Committee remains stuck in the mud, deadlocked over the contentious cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions.
Meeting Wednesday with so-called SALT Republicans from high-tax states, GOP tax writers failed to reach consensus. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) didn’t mince words, calling SALT “one of the stickiest points” in the entire Republican legislative agenda.
“The bill is dead effectively on the floor,” Rep. Nick LaLota, one of a quartet of so-called SALT Republicans advocating for a higher cap, told our Benjamin Guggenheim Monday night. Smith “insulted us with fake numbers” and “demonstrated bad faith in presenting a bill that … doesn’t even come close to earning our vote,” said LaLota, who is not on Ways and Means, but whose support will be necessary when the bill comes to the House floor.
The implications are serious: failure to resolve SALT risks fracturing the party’s tax coalition and unraveling the broader fiscal framework.
💸 The $500 Billion Question: Can Republicans Shrink the Plan and Still Deliver?
With other committees potentially backing away from ambitious savings targets, GOP tax writers are preparing a contingency. Sources close to the negotiations tell our reporters that the committee may scale back its original $4.5 trillion in tax cuts to a more defensible $4 trillion—a half-trillion dollar pivot designed to save the deal if internal resistance mounts.
But trimming that cost won’t come easily.
Rep. Ron Estes (R-KS) revealed that the committee is considering a “bunch” of temporary tax provisions to make the numbers work. In plain terms, what was once pitched as permanent economic reform may now be marketed as temporary measures—designed to lower the bill’s sticker shock and keep shaky votes on board.
🧩 What’s Next?
As committees scramble to draft, amend, and rescue key provisions, Speaker Johnson and President Trump remain publicly resolute. But the fine print tells a more complicated story—one of intraparty friction, delicate math, and policy horse-trading.
Expect a volatile week ahead as markups begin and GOP leadership works to align its factions behind a single bill. Whether this fragile legislative construct holds will depend not just on deadlines—but on the party’s willingness to compromise, recalibrate, and sell the vision.
IHMM/ASAE Launch Campaign for “Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act” CALL TO ACTION
Thanks to the continued efforts of the Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition, the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE), the Professional Certification Coalition (PCC), and the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act has been reintroduced in the Senate and the House of Representatives!
We have been informed by our coalition partners that the TWC 529 language is being included in the House Ways and Means Committee version of the 2025 tax legislation. That is wonderful news!
The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act would expand qualified expenses under 529 savings plans to include postsecondary training and credentialing, such as licenses and nongovernmental certifications. It would provide valuable tax-advantaged resources to more workers pursuing career growth, mid-career changes, or alternative career pathways.
Please take a moment to make your voice heard on this important issue and share this grassroots campaign with your stakeholders to amplify our impact!
IHMM/ASAE Launch Campaign for “Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act” CALL TO ACTION |
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| Thanks to the continued efforts of the Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition, the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE), the Professional Certification Coalition (PCC), and the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act has been reintroduced in the Senate and the House of Representatives! The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act would expand qualified expenses under 529 savings plans to include postsecondary training and credentialing, such as licenses and nongovernmental certifications. It would provide valuable tax-advantaged resources to more workers pursuing career growth, mid-career changes, or alternative career pathways. Please take a moment to make your voice heard on this important issue and share this grassroots campaign with your stakeholders to amplify our impact! IHMM has launched lobbying efforts with our credential holders around the country to gather co-sponsors for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act (S. 756 / H.R. 1151), |
CALL TO ACTION CONTACT CONGRESSUse this link: https://asaecenter.quorum.us/campaign/110032/ to send a message to YOUR House and Senate members about co-sponsoring and supporting S 756 and HR 1151. |
IHMM/CIC Launches Grassroots Campaign on Nonprofit Organizations and Tax Reform
As Congress debates tax reform in 2025, some Members of Congress are considering raising taxes on nonprofit organizations – including charities, associations, professional societies, and veterans’ groups – to pay for the extension of expiring tax cuts. Increasing the tax burden on these organizations would leave less funding for your organization to drive toward your mission, resulting in negative consequences for the communities you serve.
Now, it is more important than ever for Congress to hear your voice. The tax legislation will develop over the next two weeks as the House of Representatives works toward finalizing the initial draft of the tax bill.
Fill out the form in the link below to contact your member of Congress and ask them to protect associations and nonprofits as they develop tax reform legislation this month.
CALL TO ACTION CONTACT CONGRESS
Encourage Congress to Protect Nonprofit Organizations in 2025 Tax Reform | |
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IHMM Presentation to the AHMP Lone Star Chapter
Thank you to Jeff Truss, Jonathan Brown, and the AHMP Lone Star Chapter in Texas for the kind invitation to make a presentation on May 2nd concerning an overview of everything IHMM and the IHMM Foundation are doing. If you’d like to have us visit with your chapter, send a note to IHMM Executive Director Gene Guilford at [email protected]
IHMM Board of Directors Nominations
Heather Waldmann, CHMM, chair of the IHMM Nominating Committee, is pleased to release the Call for Nominations for 2025. IHMM’s Board is filling the CHMP seat beginning January 1, 2026.
If you are a CHMP and are interested in serving on the IHMM Board of Directors, we recommend these documents for your review. A term on the IHMM Board is 4 years in length.
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 Foundation Jobs Board
We invite our participating companies to post their available employment opportunities here. There is no charge for this service. HMS staff reviews each proposed posting for clarity and completeness before posting to the public view and may remove a posting without notice. Go to > https://hazmatsociety.org/post-a-job/
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Environmental, Health, & Safety Engineer – Lockheed Martin Space – Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
- Environmental Permitting & Compliance Project Engineer, Scientist or Manager (48161) – LANGAN – Indianapolis, IN or Milwaukee, WI
- Hazardous Building Materials Professional (48069) – LANGAN – New Haven, CT
Hazardous Building Materials Professional (48197) – LANGAN – New Haven, CT
Project Engineer / Manager – Industrial Wastewater Permitting (47093) – LANGAN – New Haven, CT, Boston, MA, Parsippany, NJ or Princeton, NJ
IHMM, NSC Coalition Letter to Congressional Appropriators – OSHA FY2026
Each year, with input from several associated stakeholders, including IHMM, the National Safety Council develops an occupational safety and health congressional appropriations letter for organizations to sign. Given the state of play, this year’s letter focuses on OSHA funding at the FY25 level ($655.5 million) and the restoration of critical NIOSH programs. The letter is attached.
IHMM NSC Coalition Letter to Congressional Appropriators
IHMM, 460 Organizations Fight for Funding NIOSH – Friends of NIOSH
IHMM is part of a 460-organization coalition seeking to inform congressional appropriators about the importance of NIOSH 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 crafted a communication to help them understand the need to fund NIOSH adequately.
Friends of NIOSH Coalition Letter Here
IHMM and SWANA Join In a Statement on End-Of-Life Management
IHMM has joined the Solid Waste Association of North America [SWANA] to raise awareness of the need for safety and responsible end-of-life management of hazardous products. As described in the press release, the waste and resource management industry is struggling with the frequent fires and explosions caused by batteries, marine flares, compressed gas cylinders, and other products. The goal of the statement is to raise awareness about the need for safe handling of these items and to invite producers and policymakers to work with us on solutions for labeling, design, and responsible end-of-life management.
Read the final Op-Ed here.
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 crafted a communication to help them understand the need to fund OSHA adequately.
OSHA Coalition Letter Here
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.
IHMM and the Community Impact Coalition in Washington
With Congress beginning to work on tax legislation in 2025, ASAE has launched the Community Impact Coalition — a unified initiative dedicated to educating the 119th Congress about the social and economic benefits of associations, charities, and other tax-exempt organizations. IHMM is a member of the Steering Committee of the Coalition.
The Community Impact Coalition is a national group of 99 organizations formed this year to represent the non-profit community in light of unprecedented attempts to find new sources of federal revenue to finance tax reform.
The Community Impact Coalition is committed to ensuring that lawmakers understand the value of 501(c) organizations and advocating against proposals that would eliminate their tax-exempt status. A wide range of trade associations, charities, and professional societies support the Community Impact Coalition, among them the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management [IHMM].
Here is a fact sheet on the Community Impact Coalition
CIC’s website is here
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 12-14, in Denver!
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’s Unprecedented Outreach: Elevating Excellence Worldwide
April 2025 marked a milestone moment for IHMM! In just one month, we sent over 860,353 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, February, and March’s outreach, that’s a staggering 2.5 million communications in just four months! IHMM is on its way to over 6 million communications in 2025.
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!
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IHMM 2024 Salary Survey Results
IHMM is pleased to release the 2024 survey of salaries underlying the hazardous materials/dangerous goods credentials salaries by job totle, as well as the 2024 survey of salaries underlying the workplace safety credentials salaries by job title. You may download these surveys as linked below.
IHMM In 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 certificants 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
We believe there is only one Earth; our passion is to protect it.
Our Vision
IHMM credentials and competency standards are embraced worldwide
Our Mission
IHMM sets standards of excellence for professional credentials to advance the global environmental, health, and safety communities of practice.
The Dr. John H Frick Memorial IHMM Scholarship Program – Accepting Applications in September, 2025
The Institute of Hazardous Materials Management is pleased to have created $32,000 in academic scholarships, divided equally between $16,000 for students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate education in approved schools and who are also Student CHMMs, and $16,000 for students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate education in approved schools and who are also Student ASHMs.
IHMM seeks to foster the growth and academic success of students whose courses of education, and participation in one of our Student certifications, will lead to those students becoming fully-certified IHMM credential holders later in their professional lives.
Go to > https://hazmatsociety.org/scholarship/
Fueling Innovation Through Collaboration! 🚀
This week alone, 1,630 conversations are sparking ideas, solving problems, and connecting professionals on the IHMM/HMS Collaboration Platform!
Need expert insights? Facing a tough challenge? Looking for fresh perspectives from industry leaders? This is your space to connect, share, and grow.
🔹 Tap into a powerhouse of knowledge
🔹 Engage with top professionals in your field
🔹 Turn workplace challenges into success stories—together!
At IHMM, we believe that the best solutions come from collaboration. This is where we support each other, reduce workplace stress, and create meaningful change—as a team, as a community, and as a force for excellence.
Join the conversation. Make an impact. Let’s collaborate!
You can collaborate here.
Access to COLLABORATION is through the same username/password you use to access your MYIHMM account. Are you having a problem? Contact Jimmy Nguyen at [email protected]
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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.
Full recertification information is found here >> https://ihmm.org/credentials/#recertification
Questions about your recertification may be made to either Jimmy Nguyen [email protected] of Jelian Larbi [email protected]
Upholding Integrity: The Updated 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!
IHMM CONFERENCES For 2025
IHMM will attend the following conferences and trade shows in 2025. Please be sure to drop by the IHMM booth and say hello to the staff while you are there, we like to meet you!
Are there conferences you believe IHMM should attend in 2025 that are not named here? If so, let us know by sending an email to [email protected]
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 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.
- Federal Government – Regulatory
We need a group of people watching Federal regulatory developments to advise when taking action can be helpful and raise our visibility in the agencies. - Federal Government – Congress
We need a group of people watching legislation to advise us when taking action can be helpful and raise our visibility in Congress.
- State Governments – Regulatory
We need a group of people watching state regulatory developments to advise when taking action can be helpful and raise our visibility in the agencies. - State Governments – Legislatures
We need a group of people watching legislation to advise us when taking action can be helpful and raise our visibility in state legislatures.
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 Government Affairs
IHMM Proposes Changes in Government Recognition of Credentials
- IHMM is filing comments on the U.S. DOT Regulatory Information Request
- IHMM is a signatory on the NSC coalition letter to Congressional appropriators supporting OSHA FY2026 funding
- IHMM is soliciting comments in response to the DOT’s Request for Information, deadline May 5, 2025
- IHMM has joined the 460-member “Friends of NIOSH” letter to Congress in defense of NIOSH funding
- IHMM has joined SWANA in a statement on end-of-life hazmat protocols
- IHMM is circulating a letter to Congressional appropriators encouraging OSHA funding for FY2025.
- IHMM is circulating a letter with the Intersociety Forum [ISF] to communicate to the new Administration the value of the EHS communities of practice.
- 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.
- IHMM has filed comments on the OMB Inquiry concerning the EPA and DOL proposed regulatory measures concerning Methylene Chloride on December 13, 2024.
- 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.
- 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.
4. 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.
5. 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
Beltway Buzz – Ogletree Deakins
DOL to Rescind 2024 Independent Contractor Regulation? The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is backing away from the Biden-era independent contractor regulation finalized in January 2024. More specifically, the DOL’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has issued guidance (Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2025-1, “FLSA Independent Contractor Misclassification Enforcement Guidance”) instructing its field staff to “no longer apply the 2024 Rule’s analysis when determining employee versus independent contractor status in FLSA investigations.” The DOL will be taking this position while it reconsiders the 2024 Rule, “including whether to rescind the regulation.” In the meantime, DOL investigators are instructed to rely on Fact Sheet #13: Employment Relationship Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Finally, the guidance notes that “the 2024 Rule remains in effect for purposes of private litigation.” The first Regulatory Agenda of the second Trump administration—expected sometime in June or July of this year—should provide stakeholders with a clearer picture of the DOL’s intentions regarding a potential rescission of the 2024 independent contractor rule.
Bipartisan Paid Family Leave Bill Introduced in House. In January 2024, the Buzz discussed the U.S. House of Representatives’ bipartisan Paid Family Leave Working Group’s four-pillar paid leave framework. This week, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Stephanie Bice (R-OK), who co-chair the working group, introduced the More Paid Leave for More Americans Act. The legislation combines two pillars of their framework, the Paid Family Leave Public Partnerships Act and the Interstate Paid Leave Action Network Act. Here is how it would work:
- Paid Family Leave Public Partnerships Act. This portion of the bill would offer DOL grants to states that establish paid family leave programs. To be eligible for such grants, states would be required to:
- provide eligible employees with at least six weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child;
- provide wage replacement between 50 percent and 67 percent based on employees’ income, with a cap equal to 150 percent of the state’s average weekly wage;
- enter into a partnership with a private entity—such as an insurance carrier—to administer the benefits; and
- participate in the to-be-created Interstate Paid Leave Action Network (I-PLAN).
- Interstate Paid Leave Action Network Act (I-PLAN Act). This aspect of the More Paid Leave for More Americans Act would help states reduce the variances between the programs that have led to the current “patchwork” of paid leave compliance requirements. The I-PLAN would be tasked with establishing an agreement that will “[c]reate a single policy standard with respect to all participating States to facilitate easier compliance with and understanding of paid leave programs across States[.]” In other words, the I-PLAN aspect of the bill will strive to seek uniformity between states on key paid family leave terms such as employee eligibility, family member, intermittent leave, etc.
The More Paid Leave for More Americans Act still has a long way to go before becoming law. But the bipartisan nature of the bill is an optimistic sign for its supporters.
EEOC Personnel News. Recent nominations and hiring decisions shed some light on where the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is heading from a policy perspective:
- Commissioner Appointment. President Donald Trump nominated Brittany Bull Panuccio to serve on the Commission. Panuccio is currently an assistant U.S. attorney in Florida and previously served as an attorney at the U.S. Department of Education. If confirmed, Panuccio would join Acting Chair Andrea Lucas to form a Republican majority on the Commission. Current Commissioner Kalpana Kotagal is the only Democrat on the Commission. Further, Panuccio’s confirmation would return a functioning quorum to the Commission and would likely allow Acting Chair Lucas to move forward with her regulatory—and subregulatory—agendas. D’Ontae D. Sylvertooth and Sean J. Oliveira have the details.
- Chief of Staff. Acting Chair Lucas has selected Shannon Royce as her chief of staff. Royce is an attorney and former president of the Christian Employers Alliance. Lucas has announced that one of her top priorities is “protecting workers from religious bias and harassment.”
Bill Would Provide Tax Break on Overtime Pay. The Buzz has discussed President Trump’s desire to limit the taxes that workers pay on tips and overtime earnings. Bills have already been introduced in the U.S. Congress to address the “no tax on tips” issue. This week, Republican legislators turned to the overtime issue by introducing the Overtime Wages Tax Relief Act. The bill would allow workers to deduct up to $10,000 ($20,000 for those filing jointly) of income derived from working overtime for each taxable year. The deduction begins to phase out when income reaches $100,000 for individuals or $200,000 for married couples. Republicans may try to include this bill in their larger reconciliation tax reform package.
OFCCP Layoffs Arrive. President Trump’s rescission of Executive Order 11246 eliminated the affirmative action requirements for federal contractors, and, in turn, most of the operations of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). Many OFCCP employees were subsequently offered a deferred resignation option or placed on administrative leave. This week, most of OFCCP’s remaining employees received notice that they would be laid off, effective June 6, 2025. According to reports, this is more than 300 employees (according to its fiscal year 2025 budget justification, OFCCP has about 490 employees). OFCCP will reportedly maintain one regional office in Dallas, Texas.
Regulatory Updates
IHMM Files Comments – US DOT Regulatory Information Request
Deadline: May 5, 2025
The U.S. Department of Transportation published a Federal Register notice on April 3, 2025, asking interested parties questions concerning DOT regulatory activities and information gathering. The DOT seeks input on these activities from the public.
IHMM has filed comments on this Regulatory Information Request from the DOT HERE
OSHA to host public hearing on heat injury and illness prevention proposed rulemaking on June 16
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration will host a virtual public hearing on its proposed rule to protect workers from hazardous heat exposure in indoor and outdoor workplaces on June 16, 2025.
The public hearing on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings, will begin on June 16, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. EDT, and continue on subsequent weekdays if necessary.
IHMM Submits Comments on the OSHA Proposed Heat Rule
Read IHMM’s Comments Here Filed 1-13-2025
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released a proposed rule that would protect approximately 36 million workers in indoor and outdoor work settings from extreme heat. The proposed rule would require employers to develop an injury and illness prevention plan to control heat hazards in workplaces with excessive heat. The plan would require employers to evaluate heat risks and — when heat increases risks to workers — implement requirements for drinking water, rest breaks, and control of indoor heat. It would also require a plan to protect new or returning workers unaccustomed to working in high-heat conditions.
IHMM initiated collecting comments from its Government Affairs Committee, CSHMs, CSMPs, CHMMs, and CSMPs concerning this proposed regulation and filed the comments linked above on January 13, 2025.
PHMSA Announces Public Meetings For International Standards On The Transport Of Dangerous Goods
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced on March 12, 2025, that its Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (OHMS) will host four public meetings during 2025 in advance of certain international meetings. The first meeting will be held in preparation of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Dangerous Goods Panel (DGP) Working Group 25 (WG/25) scheduled for April 21 – 25, 2025, in Delhi, India. The second meeting will be held in preparation of the 66th session of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods (UNSCOE TDG) scheduled for June 30 – July 4, 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland. The third meeting will be held in preparation of the 30th session of the ICAO DGP (DGP/30) scheduled for October 6 – 10, 2025, in Montreal, Canada. The fourth meeting will be held in preparation of the 67th session of the UNSCOE TDG scheduled for November 24 – December 3, 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland. PHMSA will solicit public input on current proposals for each of these meetings. PHMSA states that each public meeting will take place approximately two weeks preceding the international meeting at the headquarters for the Department of Transportation in Washington, D.C.
Professional Certification Coalition
Congress has started working and among our priorities is the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act that we started in the last Congress. This legislation would allow IRS 529 plans to use proceeds for certain certification-related expenses. We expect that bill to be introduced the first week of February, and we have also received strong signals that the legislation will be in the coming reconciliation package. Very hopeful signs.
IHMM is a member of the PCC. The PCC monitors state and federal legislative and regulatory activity affecting professional certification on an ongoing basis.
IHMM participated in the March 5, 2025, Member Meeting and Capitol Hill Advocacy Day.
2025 State Legislatures are underway and our first 2025 Watch List is at left:
New 2025 State Legislation Watch List
Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition – IHMM Lobbying Congress
IHMM has launched lobbying efforts with all of our U.S.-based credential holders to contact their House and Senate members, encouraging support for HR 1151 and S 756. We and the TWC coalition are undertaking this enormous push as we learned last week that the House Ways and Means Committee will be marking up a new tax bill on May 13, 2025. So, the time is now. We have been informed by our coalition partners that the TWC 529 language will be in the new tax bill! Fantastic news.
The Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition, led by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), and the Professional Certification Coalition (PCC), and on which IHMM is a member of the TWC Steering Committee, recently surpassed 900 member organizations that represent more than 50 different industries across the country.
The Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition supports the bipartisan, bicameral Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act (S. 756 / H.R. 1151), which would expand qualified expenses under 529 savings plans to include postsecondary training and credentialing, such as licenses and nongovernmental certifications; it would provide valuable tax-advantaged resources to more workers pursuing career growth, mid-career changes or alternative career pathways.
H.R. 1151 has 151 co-sponsors in the House. S 756 has 13 co-sponsors in the Senate. IHMM’s Executive Director Gene Guilford, CAE was on Capitol Hill in March working with the coalition on meeting with Members of Congress to co-sponsor the legislation.
H.R. 1151 / S 756 / Coalition Roster
Important Stories for IHMM Certificants
EPA Postpones TSCA PFAS Reporting Period to April 2026
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced on May 12, 2025, an interim final rule that would extend the dates of the reporting period for data submitted on the manufacture of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Under the interim final rule, the data submission period would begin April 13, 2026, and end October 13, 2026. Small manufacturers reporting exclusively as article importers would have until April 13, 2027, to report. According to EPA, the extension will allow it to develop and test further the software being used to collect data from manufacturers, “thereby providing critical feedback to EPA, including what additional guidance would be useful for the reporting community.” A pre-publication version of the interim final rule, which is scheduled to be published on May 13, 2025, has been posted. Publication of the interim final rule in the Federal Register will begin a 30-day comment period. For more information about this announcement, as well as links to our memoranda and blogs, please read the full memorandum.
IATA has released Addendum 1 to the 66th Edition (2025) of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, effective 30 April 2025.
The Addendum 1 to the 66th edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, effective 30 April 2025, is now available. You will notice that UN 1835 and UN 3423 entries from the 2024 version have been re-inserted in compliance with Special Provision A234. Learn more about this and other changes in the 66th edition.
EPA Extends Public Comment Period for Proposed Multi-Sector General Permit
Deadline: May 19, 2025
EPA has extended the public comment period for the proposed 2026 Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) until May 19, 2025.
Comments must be received on or before May 19, 2025. Comments must be submitted on www.regulations.gov for docket ID EPA-HQ-OW-2024-0481.
The fact sheet, permit, and other associated documents are available in the docket (docket ID EPA-HQ-OW-2024-0481).
These documents may also be viewed on EPA’s website at: Stormwater Discharges from Industrial Activities-EPA’s Proposed 2026 MSGP.
For any questions related to this announcement, please contact [email protected]. Do not respond directly to this e-mail, as this inbox is not monitored.
May ICC Compliance Bulletin
As we move further into the Spring season, it’s a great time to stay proactive and informed on the latest regulatory developments. ICC is here with timely insights to help you stay prepared, aligned, and ahead of the curve as the compliance landscape continues to shift.
This Month’s Spotlights:
- 2025 HazMat Industry Updates: First Quarter Key Insights highlights major changes in hazmat regulations, including PHMSA’s increased penalties, USPS packaging updates, sodium-ion battery classifications, and evolving tank car rules. Stay prepared with insights from the latest Q1 webinar and ensure your team is ready for what’s ahead.
- Ethanol and Gasoline Mixtures outlines Transport Canada’s classification requirements for ethanol-gasoline blends, emphasizing the importance of accurate UN numbers and proper emergency response. Learn how concentration levels affect classification and why using the correct firefighting methods is vital for safety and compliance.
- PHMSA Issues Notice of Enforcement to Assist International Harmonization outlines PHMSA’s policy allowing U.S. shippers to align with updated international regulations while 49 CFR catches up. This notice offers flexibility for imports, exports, and domestic transport, helping ease the regulatory disconnect across air, sea, and ground modes.
- PHMSA Seeking Comments on Information Collection invites stakeholders to share feedback on key recordkeeping requirements related to hazardous materials transport. With three OMB control numbers under review, this open comment period supports transparency and improved regulatory practices. Comments are due by May 9, 2025.
Changes to State and Operator Variations highlights key additions and updates in the 66th edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. With over 1,200 variations now in effect, staying informed is essential to avoid costly delays and ensure compliance in global air shipments.
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.
- Review your EAP.
- Hold a toolbox talk or safety meeting to review your EAP.
- Download your challenge coin.
Share that you took the challenge on social media using #SafeAndSoundAtWork and #ResponseReady.
Funding Solutions for a Brighter Future
During a hectic grant and budget season, we are sharing two helpful resources for our members. Our Technology Alliance Partner, Motorola Solutions, compiled four articles as an essential guide to demystifying grant opportunities in education for the right fit. This includes practices for data-driven applications, identifying partnerships to assist in the grant process, collaboration with law enforcement and use cases highlighting technology’s transformative role.
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Mental Health & Early Risk Detection
How can we better support student well-being and prevent harm before it occurs?
Join us for a powerful conversation on how mental health awareness and early risk detection can work together to build safer school environments. This session brings together voices from K-12 and higher education who are actively integrating mental health frameworks with early warning systems and threat assessment strategies.
We’ll explore real-world approaches to identifying signs of at-risk behavior early—and responding in ways that are thoughtful, student-centered, and prevention-focused.
Tuesday, May 20th – 2 PM EST – REGISTER NOW
What I Learned at NIOSH
Editor’s note: On April 1, more than 92 percent of NIOSH staff received reduction-in-force (RIF) notices, with many placed on immediate administrative leave. A second RIF on May 2 laid off almost everyone else at the agency. The Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE) program was one of the many NIOSH functions that were eliminated.
It was early fall 2010. I had just moved to Cincinnati after finishing my PhD and postdoc in occupational health and safety, and I was going to start my dream job at an agency whose sole mission was to care for the health and safety of workers. I was nervous and exhilarated at the same time.
After going through security, I entered the building where I would work. A few steps into the main corridor, I saw a plaque explaining I was at the Alice Hamilton laboratory building. I got goosebumps. The agency and this building were a testament to Dr. Hamilton’s long, dedicated, productive career, which profoundly impacted the promulgation of the Occupational Safety and Health Act in 1970 and the creation of NIOSH. Dr. Hamilton was already an inspiration to me and remains so to this day.
Are you interested in knowing what our scientific committees will discuss in their upcoming meetings? Have a look at their draft agendas:
- Biocidal Products Committee: 12-16 May
- Committee for Risk Assessment: 2-6 June
- Member State Committee: 10-12 June
- Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis: 10-13 June
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
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
- Registration is Now Open! 2025 EHS HazMat Summit which will be held in Louisville, KY, on September 9-11, 2025 with Pre-Conference courses on September 8. This year’s Keynote Speaker will be Robert Bilott, the tenacious environmental lawyer who became “DuPont’s worst nightmare,” according to The New York Times. This year will also feature an Emergency Response Scenario held at Angel’s Envy Distillery and four different Field Trip options including Confined Space Training, Brown Forman Distillery, Zro Waste and Recycling Management. Don’t miss this event! Register today
- Exhibitor and sponsor opportunities are available for the EHS HazMat Summit! We offer a range of sponsorship options to fit every budget, all designed to maximize your company’s visibility. Exhibitors will enjoy dedicated exhibit hall breaks and the chance to participate in the Vendor Showcase.Learn more at https://www.ahmpnet.org/ehs-hazmat-summit
- Elevating Safety Leadership: Connecting CHSMs, CSMPs, and ASHMs Through a Unified Professional Community
Certified Safety and Health Managers (CHSM), Certified Safety Management Practitioners (CSMP), and Associate Safety and Health Managers (ASHM) each play a critical role in driving workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and risk-based decision-making. These credentials reflect a deep commitment to protecting workers, ensuring operational integrity, and fostering a proactive safety culture. When aligned with the collaborative mission of organizations like the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals (AHMP), safety leaders at all levels gain access to peer support, continuing education, and a platform to influence industry-wide improvements.
Ready to grow your impact as a safety professional? Connect with AHMP (https://www.ahmpnet.org/) to expand your reach, stay informed, and contribute to the advancement of EHS leadership.
AHMP Webinars
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
- Ohio Senate advances legislation that would allow younger teens to work later
- Watchdog to retail workers: Handling paper receipts may be hazardous
- Brian Rizzo, Arlene Williams named acting heads of OSHA directorates
- House committee proposes giving FAA $12.5B for air traffic control improvements
- Survey asks safety pros if they’re using AI
- Lawmakers say forthcoming bill will help ‘prevent future mine tragedies’
NSC Webinars
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
- ASSP Honors Popov for Work on Safety Standards
- Safety 2025: Regular Rate Pricing Ends Soon
- Leading Through Change
- Advancing Construction Safety: ASSP Participates in the OSHA Alliance Roundtable
- National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls is May 5-9
- Standards Education Series Spotlights Fall Protection and Restraint
- May 29 – Fundamentals of Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
- June 12 – Influential Leadership Skills
- June 12 – Integrating Z10 to Manage Occupational Health & Safety
- June 12 – Integrating ISO 45001 to Manage Occupational Health & Safety
- June 12 – Safety Management II (25JUN12)
- June 12 – Prevention through Design
- July 31 – Corporate Safety Management
IHMM Foundation
HMS Is Now The IHMM Foundation
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!
Friends of the Institute
This dynamic new initiative is more than just a name — it’s a powerful movement of passionate supporters coming together to champion the mission of the IHMM Foundation. As a Friend of the Institute, you’ll play a vital role in advancing cutting-edge professional development programs, unlocking life-changing scholarships, building meaningful networks, driving impactful research, and fueling exciting affinity opportunities.
This is your chance to be part of something bigger. Get involved, make a difference, and help shape the future of our profession!
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- Denny Carlson, Individual Contribution, thank you for your support!
NPETE HazMat Training Courses for 2025
Some of these courses are 24 hours long and approved for 24 IHMM CMPs; some are 8 hours long and approved for 8 IHMM CMPs and are FREE to attend. They are available only as in-person training.
The May 20-22, 2025 programs with IHMM you may register directly with IHMM. For other venues, registrations contact Mr. Raymond Davis, CHMM, IHMM Fellow, NPETE US DOT PHMSA HMIT Grant Project Coordinator/Instructor at [email protected]
| Date | Course | Location |
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| May 13-15, 2025 | Las Vegas, NV | |
| May 20, 2025 | FREE US DOT PHMSA HMIT GRANT HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/EPA RCRA HAZWASTE LQG REGULATIONS AWARENESS TRAINING WORKSHOP – May 20 | Rockville, MD In Person |
| May 21, 2025 | FREE US DOT PHMSA HMIT GRANT HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/EPA RCRA HAZWASTE LQG REGULATIONS AWARENESS TRAINING WORKSHOP – May 21 – SOLD OUT | Rockville, MD In Person |
| May 22, 2025 | FREE US DOT PHMSA HMIT GRANT HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/EPA RCRA HAZWASTE LQG REGULATIONS AWARENESS TRAINING WORKSHOP – May 22 – SOLD OUT | Rockville, MD In Person |
| June 3-5, 2025 | 2025 PHMSA HMIT Grant 24-Hour DOT HAZMAT with RCRA LQG/IATA Regulations Awareness Course | Clanton, AL |
| June 10-12, 2025 | 2025 PHMSA HMIT Grant 24-Hour DOT HAZMAT with RCRA LQG/IATA Regulations Awareness Course | Manhattan, KS |
| June 16-18, 2025 | 2025 PHMSA HMIT Grant 24-Hour DOT HAZMAT with RCRA LQG/IATA Regulations Awareness Course | Manhattan, KS |
| Aug 5-7, 2025 | 2025 PHMSA HMIT Grant 24-Hour DOT HAZMAT Regulations Awareness Course – Jasper. AL | Jasper, AL |
| Aug 19-21, 2025 | 2025 PHMSA HMIT Grant 24-Hour DOT HAZMAT with RCRA LQG/IATA Regulations Awareness Course | Reynoldsburg, OH |
| Sept 6-8, 2025 | Louisville, KY |
Laboratory Training Institute, New HMS Training Partner, Courses for 2025
IHMM is pleased to announce that the Laboratory Training Institute [LSI] has become an HMS Training Partner. LSI brings its expertise in lab safety training and OSHA-related training programs to the professional development programs of the IHMM Foundation/HMS. These courses are all pre-approved for IHMM Certification Maintenance Points [CMPs].
| Date | Course | Location |
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| Daily | How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer (8-Hour Online Video Course) | Online |
| June 24 | How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer (9 to 5 Eastern) (ZOOM) | Live-Online |
| July 8 | How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer (9 to 5 Eastern) (ZOOM) | Live-Online |
| Sept 16 | How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer (9 to 5 Eastern) (ZOOM) | Live-Online |
| Oct 28 | How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer (9 to 5 Eastern) (ZOOM) | Live-Online |
| Nov 25 | How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer (9 to 5 Eastern) (ZOOM) | Live-Online |
| Dec 18 | How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer (9 to 5 Eastern) (ZOOM) | Live-Online |
Oklahoma State University, HMS Training Partner, Courses for 2025
IHMM is pleased to announce that Oklahoma State University’s College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology [CEAT], has become an HMS Training Partner. OSU brings its Environmental Management Certificate Program to us, which runs April 7-11, 2025.
| Date | Course | Location |
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| April 7-11, 2025 | OSU CEAT – Environmental Management Certificate | OSU-Tulsa, OK |
University of Cincinnati, OSHA Training Institute, IHMM, and HMS’ Training Partner Offers Courses for 2025
Aarcher Institute, IHMM, and HMS’ Training Partner Offers Courses for 2025!
| Date | Course | Location |
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| May 20-21, 2025 | In-Person | |
| June 3-6, 2025 | Annapolis | |
| June 10-11, 2025 | Annapolis | |
| June 24-26, 2025 | Annapolis | |
| June 24-27, 2025 | Hilton Head, SC | |
| July 15-18, 2025 | Annapolis – Online | |
| July 22-24, 2025 | Online | |
| July 29-31, 2025 | Annapolis | |
| August 12-13, 2025 | Annapolis – Online | |
| August 12-15, 2025 | Honolulu, HI | |
| August 26-27, 2025 | Nashville | |
| September 9-11, 2025 | Annapolis | |
| September 16-19, 2025 | Annapolis | |
| September 30-Oct 1 | Annapolis | |
| Oct 28-29, 2025 | Online | |
| Oct 30-31, 2025 | Annapolis – Online | |
| Nov 4-7, 2025 | Annapolis – Online | |
| Dec 2-3, 2025 | Annapolis – Online |
CHEMTREC, HMS Training Partner, Adds Courses for 2025
CHEMTREC, an HMS training partner, has had 7 courses approved in advance for earning IHMM recertification certification maintenance points. We are pleased to promote these programs as reviewed and approved by the HMS Education and Training Committee. Thank you CHEMTREC, and thank to HMS’ Education and Training Committee.
| Date | Course | Location |
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| Daily | Dangerous Goods Training for Air Transportation | Online |
| Daily | Ground Transportation 49 CFR Training for Carriers | Online |
| Daily | Ground Transportation 49 CFR Training for Shippers | Online |
| Daily | OSHA Hazard Communications Standard | Online |
| Daily | Shipping Lithium Batteries and Cells Training | Online |
| Daily | Hazmat General, Safety and Security Awareness Online Training Course | Online |
| Daily | Online |
AIHA, HMS Training Partner, Adds Courses for IHMM Certificants
American Industrial Hygiene Association [AIHA] an HMS training partner, has added its first of many courses approved in advance for earning IHMM recertification certification maintenance points. We are pleased to promote these programs in support of IHMM certificants holding the CHMM, CHMP, CSHM, and CSMP credentials. Thank you, AIHA.
As a member of the Intersociety Forum, IHMM certificants can now enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on ACGIH’s Fundamentals of Industrial Ventilation course! Use discount code ISF10 at checkout to claim your savings. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise at a reduced rate—click here for course details and registration!
Bowen EHS, HMS Training Partner, Adds Courses for IHMM Certificants for 2025
Bowen EHS, an HMS training partner, has had 5 courses approved in advance for earning IHMM recertification certification maintenance points. We are pleased to promote these programs as reviewed and approved by the HMS Education and Training Committee, chaired by Diana Lundelius. Thank you, Bowen EHS, and thank you to the HMS Education and Training Committee.
Thank you, Bowen EHS, for contributing programs that enable IHMM certificants to engage in professional development and earn important CMPs! All five Bowen EHS programs are available online and on demand.
| Date | Course | Location |
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| Daily | CHMM Online Review | Online |
| Daily | Emergency Management Self-Paced PDC | Online |
| Daily | The Bowen EHS® Continuing Ed Package | Online |
| Daily | The CHMM Practice Tool | Online |
| Daily | The Companion Toolkit | Online |
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.
CDGP® Prep Course
CE-1112: CDGP® Exam Prep – Columbia Southern University – Available On Demand
CHMM® Prep Courses
- Daily – CHMM® Online Review – Bowen
- Daily – CHMM® Prep Course – Institute of Safety & Systems Management
- Daily –Certified Hazardous Materials Managers (CHMM®) Exam Prep – SPAN Exam Prep, Division of ClickSafety
CSHM™ Prep Courses
CSMP™ Prep Courses
Elevate Your Career with IHMM Foundation: Your Gateway to Easy CMP Acquisition!
Are you one of the 1,600 IHMM certificants poised to recertify this year? Show your ongoing dedication to professional growth and excellence with our streamlined process for earning Certification Maintenance Points (CMPs).
Navigating your recertification requirements has never been easier. Begin by exploring the detailed guidelines in our Recertification Claims Manual – Appendix A, available at IHMM Recertification Claims. This resource is your roadmap to understanding all the potential avenues for accruing your CMPs.
But once you’re familiar with the manual, what’s next? How do you find the right courses that fit your needs and schedule?
That’s where the IHMM Foundation simplifies your journey. We’ve created a user-friendly platform designed to connect you directly with relevant, impactful educational opportunities. Just visit
- Go to https://hazmatsociety.org/professional-development/
- Scroll down until you see a row of buttons…click on the CMPs button
The system will then generate all of the courses on the IHMM Foundation Professional Development platform with IHMM CMPs already attached.
IHMM Foundation Certified Dangerous Goods Professional [CDGP] Exam Prep
The Columbia Southern University/HMS CDGP prep course is found here on the IHMM Foundation website > https://hazmatsociety.org/training/ce-1112-cdgp-exam-prep/2022-02-02/
The CSU CDGP exam prep course is delivered entirely online and may be initiated by any CDGP applicant at any time. The CDGP applicant has up to 10 weeks to complete the prep course, though an extension of the 10 weeks may be requested from CSU directly. The CSU CDGP exam prep course contains 8 modules covering the 4 principle texts involved in the CDGP exam, as follows:
- UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, and
- International Civil Aviation Organization’s Technical Instructions (ICAO TI), and
- International Air Transport Association’s Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA DGR), and the
- International Maritime Organization’s Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code).
More information on the IHMM Certified Dangerous Goods Professional [CDGP] credential may be found here > https://ihmm.org/cdgp/
Transform Lives with Your Support for the IHMM Foundation!
Join us in a thrilling journey to empower passionate individuals through the Dr. John H. Frick Memorial Scholarship Program, one of the IHMM Foundation’s flagship initiatives. This program is a beacon of hope for aspiring professionals who dream of advancing in their careers but face financial barriers.
The IHMM Foundation is dedicated to removing these obstacles, making it easier for these determined minds to gain certifications, engage in professional development, attend impactful conferences, and receive top-tier training. While we do not seek donations from the general public, we call upon our certified professionals, their companies, and our network of educational and training partners to play a pivotal role.
Your contribution can ignite a chain reaction of opportunity and success. By donating, you help those with the greatest need but the least resources to join and thrive within our professional community.
The chance to make a profound impact is here and now—don’t let it slip away! Consider a tax-deductible donation of $250, $500, or whatever you can afford. Every contribution brings us closer to a world where everyone has the opportunity to excel and contribute to our collective future.
Act now. Your support can change lives.
Member Benefits of the IHMM Foundation
Did You Know?
Your company can become a Friend of the Institute. The donation is 100% tax-deductible, and your participation directly supports scholarship and professional development opportunities for professionals working in hazmat and EHS. Joining as a Friend of the Institute expresses your commitment and your company’s leadership in giving back to our professional community. Join today to claim your tax deduction while expressing your company’s professional affiliation and accessing tools for your marketing and business development plans.
As an IHMM certificant, you pay no dues to take advantage of IHMM’s Foundation at HMS. We do appreciate IHMM’s certificants encouraging their companies to contribute.
To learn more about what HMS is doing now and what they are planning for the future, please see the new Member Benefits page here.
The IHMM Foundation is a partner of Columbia Southern University
Columbia Southern University is an online university based in Orange Beach, Alabama, that strives to change and improve lives through higher education by enabling students to maximize their professional and personal potential.
A subsidiary of Columbia Southern Education Group, CSU offers online degree programs at the associate, bachelor, master, doctorate, or certificate levels in a multitude of areas such as occupational safety and health, fire administration, criminal justice, business administration, human resource management, health care administration, and more. CSU also features undergraduate and graduate certificate programs to provide focused training in specialized areas for adult learners.
Benefits of a CSU Learning Partnership:
- 10% Tuition Discount
- Exclusive Scholarships
- Waived Application and Evaluation Fees
- Access the Career Services Department
For further assistance or additional information, contact Ernie Smith, [email protected]u, or call 251-923-4055
IHMM Foundation Professional Development
IHMM has a companion organization for presenting and delivering professional development programs. The IHMM Foundation is IHMM’s Professional Association, and the IHMM Foundation’s professional development website can be found here. These events are produced independently of IHMM, and their providers have no access to IHMM certification examinations or program information other than what is publicly available.
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