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Table of Contents
| IHMM Analysis of the OSHA Proposed Walking-Working Regulation | IHMM Nominating Committee Announces Board Seats | IHMM Global DG Transport Regulatory Update: April 27-May 4, 2026 | ISO 14001:2026 Updates Coming in Environmental Management | HalenHardy is a Friend of the Institute | EPA-Air Knowledge Courses Supporting IHMM for 2026 | IHMM Video Training Project | Looking For Work? 17 Job Listings Below | Certificant Spotlight: Mark Welch, CSHM
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- DGI
- Certifications Matter – CHMP
- 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
- Need Help?
- IHMM Recent News
- Inside IHMM
- HalenHardy is a Friend of the Institute
- Certificant Spotlight: Mark Welch, CSHM
- IHMM Nominating Committee Announces Board Positions
- Celebrating Excellence in EHS Leadership – Nominate a Trailblazer!
- EPA-Air Knowledge, Foundation Training Partner, Offers Courses for 2026
- Lights. Knowledge. Impact
- IHMM Foundation Seeks to Expand CHMM-CSHM Professional Development
- 2026 IHMM Trade Shows and Conferences
- Professional Development – Earning CMPs
- IHMM Recertification Videos
- Support the Future of EHS
- IHMM Foundation Jobs Board – 18 Job Openings
- Research Resources for You – EPA Superfund Calculators
- IHMM’s Unprecedented Outreach – 2,297,376 Messages for Jan-April
- Advertise with IHMM
- IHMM Salary Survey
- Connect – Collaborate – Get Hired
- Sean Grady, CHMM – Environmental Transformation Podcast
- IHMM Code of Ethics Video
- IHMM Mentors Support You
- IHMM Government Affairs
- Regulatory Updates
- CHEMTREC
- IHMM Issues Analysis of the OSHA Walking-Working Proposed Rule
- Important Stories for IHMM Certificants
- ISO 14001:2026 Coming
- Environment News This Week April 27 – May 4, 2026
- LION
- Workplace Safety News This Week April 27 – May 4, 2026
- Be a Safety Champion
- IHMM a Premier Partner – Falls 2026
- Safe + Sound Week August 10-16, 2026
- Global Dangerous Goods Transportation This Week, April 28 – May 4, 2026
- School Safety – Illuminating Insights Introduction
- 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 Coming May 7th
- IHMM Foundation Affinity Programs – Verizon / Tridim
- IHMM Hazardous Materials Textbook
- NAHMMA
Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner® (CHMP®)
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A CHMP® credential signals a level of competence and skill that is in high demand among employers today.
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IHMM RECENT NEWS
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/DANGEROUS GOODS
IHMM Global DG Transport Regulatory Update: April 28-May 4, 2026
ISO 14001:2026: Updates Coming In Environmental Management as Legal Risk Management
[BLOG] EPA Completes 920 Ton Hazardous Waste Hand Sanitizer Cleanup
[BLOG] Hazmat Shipping Enforcement Roundup
[VIDEO] Who Needs a Hazmat Security Plan?
[BLOG] Mustard Maker Sentenced for Clean Water Act Violations
[BLOG] Heat Hazards: OSHA Revises Enforcement Emphasis Program
Scientists Turn Plastic Waste Into Clean Hydrogen Fuel Using Sunlight
Interim PFAS Destruction and Disposal Guidance; Notice of Availability for Public Comment
Pa. Supreme Court Holds Stormwater Management Fees Are Taxes
Environmental Highlights from Virginia’s 2026 Legislative Session
EPA Releases First List of Expiring TSCA CBI Claims
Are Your TSCA Confidentiality Claims Expiring Soon? How to Ensure Your Claims Continue Receiving Protection from EPA
An Assessment of EPA’s Progress in Deploying Artificial Intelligence in Regulatory Decision-Making
DOE-Managed Spent Nuclear Fuel
U.S. States Most Exposed by Hazardous Materials Transport Incidents
EHS/WORKPLACE SAFETY
Build Engagement with Our Construction Safety Toolkit
[BLOG] Heat Hazards: OSHA Revises Enforcement Emphasis Program
IHMM Analysis of the OSHA Proposed Walking-Working Regulation
Designed for Failure? How Business Decisions Can Drive Unsafe Work
OSHA’s HazCom Final Rule: What You Need To Know
Celebrating Construction Safety Week 2026
ASSP SBUGs Explained
Turner Construction shares AI safety tech with broader industry
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH) will meet virtually on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, and Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., ET
DOL Wage and Hour Division seeks to clarify ‘joint employment’
OSHA reveals final ‘Top 10’ data for FY 2025
Chemical Safety Board investigation spotlights explosives handling
A combination of hazards
Beyond the AI hype: A practical journey to integration in OSH
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a final rule revoking the Open Fires in Marine Terminals Standard, 29 CFR 1917.21 (“Open Fires Standard”)
INSIDE IHMM
HalenHardy is a Friend of the Institute
We thank HalenHardy 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 HalenHardy, 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.
At HalenHardy we strive to “simplify spill and stormwater control.” Our mission is to be the preeminent provider of products and services that prevent oil, sediment, and other stormwater contaminants from polluting our waterways across the world, so that more families and friends can build stronger bonds in God’s great outdoors. We provide innovative products and services to a variety of industries with mobile, outdoor workforces, as well as spill contractors and environmental engineering firms. We help to ensure that Best Management Practices (BMPs) are met and improved by designing and developing products that are simple to install, easy to maintain and effective at preventing pollutants from contaminating waterways. Companies that work with HalenHardy adhere to the highest environmental standards and are recognized as thought-leaders by their peers and industry pundits.
Mark Welch, CSHM
Industrial Safety Consultant
MSC Industrial Supply, Co.
What motivated you to earn an IHMM credential?
I would have to say that I was motivated to acquire my CSHM when I was a regional EHS Safety Manager and wanted the credentials to move to a higher position (which I did become a Safety Director). It turned out to be a great choice that I made.
What would you say to someone who is considering earning an IHMM credential?
Research what area and type of certification you would like and GO FOR IT! IHMM staff can help you with whatever direction you choose and the certification will help with your career.
How did you approach the process of earning your credential (e.g., exam prep, experience documentation, professional development, etc.)?
I researched IHMM and found them EHS credible, informative and helpful when I wanted to move forward and take the test. Eugene was great!
IHMM Nominating Committee Announces Board Positions for Jan 1, 2027
Heather Waldmann, CHMM, chair of the IHMM Nominating Committee, is pleased to release the Call for Nominations for 2026. IHMM’s Board is filling three seats as follows:
- One CSHM Board Member for a 4-year term beginning January 1, 2027
- One CDGP Board Member for a 4-year term beginning January 1, 2027
- One At-Large Board Member who may come from the ranks of the CHMM, CHMP, CDGP, CSHM, or CSMP, for a 4-year term beginning January 1, 2027
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 14-16, 2026, in Indianapolis!
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
EPA/Airknowledge, IHMM Foundation Training Partner, Offers Courses for 2026
Through an unprecedented collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the IHMM Foundation is pleased to bring our certificants these AirKnowledge courses with IHMM Certification Maintenance Points [CMPs] already attached.
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 CHMM-CSHM Professional Development Programs
As part of the IHMM Foundation’s continuing effort to strengthen the professional development ecosystem supporting our credentials, we recently completed a detailed comparison of the Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM) Blueprint and a detailed review comparing the Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) Blueprint against the education and training programs currently available on the Foundation’s website.
These analyses—performed from both a credential integrity and workforce development perspective—identified several areas where additional course offerings would materially improve alignment with the CHMM and CSHM blueprint domains and subdomains.
The IHMM Foundation Professional Development Committee begins by working with the 29 education and training vendors we have worked with, giving preference to those vendors who are Friends of the Institute, to identify key programs to strengthen our course offerings.
FMI – Jelian Larbi at [email protected]
IHMM 2026 Trade Shows and Conferences
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Visit IHMM at Booth #627
New Orleans, LA
June 1-3, 2026
ASSP Safety 2026 Conference & Expo
Visit IHMM at Booth #4674
Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
June 15-17, 2026
AHMP EHS Hazmat Summit
September 29-October 1, 2026
New Orleans, Louisiana
FET Annual Conference
October 20-22, 2026
Marriott Oshkosh Waterfront Conference Center
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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.
#1 – Recertification Video
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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.
Support the Future of EHS
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 > EPA Superfund Calculators
IHMM’s Unprecedented Outreach: Elevating Excellence Worldwide
2026 marks another milestone moment for IHMM! IHMM has sent 2.297 million messages in January, February, March, and April 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 Salary Survey Results
IHMM is pleased to release the survey of salaries underlying the hazardous materials/dangerous goods credentials salaries by job title, as well as the survey of salaries underlying the workplace safety credentials salaries by job title. You may download these surveys as linked below.
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
Sean Grady, CHMM – Environmental Transformation Podcast
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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
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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
IHMM Issues Analysis of the OSHA Walking-Working Proposed Rule
Deadline June 5, 2026
The proposal is narrow on its face, but potentially important in practice. OSHA is proposing to amend 29 C.F.R. § 1910.28(b)(9) by deleting the current November 18, 2036, compliance deadline that would otherwise require all fixed ladders extending more than 24 feet above a lower level to be equipped with a personal fall arrest system or ladder safety system. Under the proposal, existing pre-November 19, 2018 fixed ladders could continue to be equipped with a personal fall arrest system, ladder safety system, cage, or well, while new ladders and replaced ladder sections would still have to use a personal fall arrest system or ladder safety system.
OSHA is also expressly seeking comment on a broader alternative: whether it should go further and allow cages or wells to remain an acceptable long-term compliance option instead of requiring personal fall arrest or ladder safety systems on all such ladders.
Important Stories for IHMM Certificants
ISO 14001:2026 Coming
ISO 14001:2026: Environmental Management as Legal Risk Management
ISO 14001 matters because environmental compliance is no longer a narrow facilities function; it is an enterprise legal-risk, governance, procurement, and reputation issue. The 2026 edition strengthens that reality. By requiring a disciplined environmental management system, ISO 14001 gives organizations a defensible framework to identify environmental aspects, evaluate compliance obligations, assign responsibility, control operations, measure performance, audit results, and drive continual improvement. ISO 14001 is a cornerstone of IHMM’s AHMM, CHMM, and CHMP credentials.
For counsel, executives, and environmental professionals, the standard is important because it converts good intentions into documented evidence of due diligence. In enforcement, contracting, insurance, supply-chain review, and ESG scrutiny, an organization that can show a functioning ISO 14001 system is better positioned to prove that it understands its risks and managed them systematically.
The 2026 revision is especially timely. It places clearer emphasis on climate change, biodiversity, resource efficiency, leadership, governance, life-cycle thinking, and value-chain impacts. Those issues increasingly define both regulatory exposure and market access.
ISO 14001 is not a substitute for legal compliance. It is the management architecture that helps make compliance reliable, repeatable, auditable, and credible. For IHMM certificants and environmental professionals, it confirms their central role in protecting organizations, communities, and the environment.
Environmental News for This Week: April 27-May 4, 2026
Workplace Safety News This Week: April 27-May 4, 2026
For the week of April 27–May 4, 2026, federal workplace safety activity was marked by national awareness initiatives, continued enforcement, and ongoing regulatory implementation by the U.S. Department of Labor, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
OSHA and NIOSH jointly launched the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction (May 4–8, 2026), a nationwide outreach effort encouraging employers to pause work to address fall hazards—the leading cause of death in construction. This initiative reinforces employer obligations under OSHA’s fall protection standards and highlights the agency’s continued emphasis on prevention through training and engagement.
Enforcement activity during the period remained focused on falls, trenching, and machine guarding violations, with several citations issued following serious injuries and fatalities. OSHA also continued whistleblower enforcement, reinforcing protections for employees reporting safety concerns under federal statutes.
On the regulatory front, OSHA maintained outreach regarding implementation of the revised Hazard Communication Standard, with employers preparing for upcoming phased compliance deadlines involving chemical classification, labeling, and safety data sheets.
NIOSH communications during the week emphasized ongoing research in respiratory protection, exposure science, and construction safety, supporting evidence-based policy and prevention strategies.
Collectively, these developments reflect a consistent federal posture of active enforcement, national prevention initiatives, and sustained investment in occupational safety and health research.
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
IHMM is a Premier Partner of the Falls 2026 Campaign
May 4-8, 2026
What is a Safety Stand-Down?
A Safety Stand-Down is a voluntary event for employers to talk directly to employees about safety. Any workplace can hold a stand-down by taking a break to focus on “Fall Hazards” and reinforcing the importance of “Fall Prevention”. Employers of companies not exposed to fall hazards can also use this opportunity to have a conversation with employees about the other job hazards they face, protective methods, and the company’s safety policies and goals. It can also be an opportunity for employees to talk to management about falls and other job hazards they see.
- The 2026 hardhat sticker ordering form is open.
The OSHA Certificate of Recognition form is now open and to share promotional materials for this form.
The Falls Campaign measures the reach of the Stand-Down through participation in this form. We strongly encourage partners to promote this form widely and repeatedly to make sure everyone who participated in the Stand-Down is recognized and counted. The certificate is available in English and Spanish.
Links to two promotional graphics and the original images of the form for social media are below. Here is a template social media language that you can use for promotion:
- Did you join the Safety Stand-Down? ALWAYS register for your official Certificate of Recognition: https://tinyurl.com/36fe2mhe #StandDown4Safety #StopFalls
- Certificates of Recognition for the National Safety Stand-Down recognize your hard work for fall prevention. Get yours here today: https://tinyurl.com/36fe2mhe #StandDown4Safety #StopFalls
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: April 28-May 4, 2026
IHMM Global DG Transport Compliance Matrix (2025–2026)
IHMM Certificant Compliance Checklist
Week of April 28-May 4, 2026
For the week of April 28–May 4, 2026, North American hazardous-materials regulation was driven by PHMSA interpretation activity, Canadian TDG modernization, and Mexico’s continued post-incident tightening of LP gas and limited-quantity transport rules.
United States
The most concrete U.S. development was PHMSA’s April 28, 2026 interpretation letter, Ref. No. 26-0019, addressing shipping-paper obligations under 49 C.F.R. Parts 171–180. PHMSA’s interpretation activity matters because shipping papers remain the legal foundation for classification, hazard communication, emergency response, and enforcement. During the same period, PHMSA’s pending interpretations page reflected the agency’s newer public-facing process for regulatory interpretation requests, following its April procedural changes.
PHMSA’s larger regulatory posture also remained important. The HM-215R harmonization NPRM—proposing alignment with international standards for shipping names, hazard classes, packing groups, special provisions, packaging, air limits, and vessel stowage—remained the central pending hazardous-materials rulemaking after the April comment deadline. PHMSA also had an open modernization ANPRM concerning hazardous materials associated with spacecraft payloads and components, with comments due April 29, 2026.
Two U.S. news events underscored the stakes. On April 27, a jet-fuel spill at Oakland Airport reportedly released roughly 200–250 gallons onto the tarmac, with some fuel entering a storm drain before containment actions. On April 29, a fatal liquid tar/asphalt release at a South Houston industrial facility required hazmat response and investigation.
Illuminating Insights Introduction
Gain a deeper understanding of the School Threat Assessment Toolkit by watching our new introductory video featuring the toolkit’s authors, Dr. Dewey Cornell and Dr. Jennifer Maeng. The authors discuss the evidence-based research that underpins the toolkit, ensuring school teams have the practical guidance needed to respond effectively to concerning behavior. This video sets the stage for the entire “Illuminating Insights” new video series, connecting the authors’ vision to real-world school safety components such as evaluation and collaboration. You can watch the introductory video and the full series on our website.
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External Opportunities
5/20/26 – Enhancing School Safety Using Behavioral Threat Assessment
Hosted by the U.S. Secret Service
Recent News from the European Chemicals Agency
- Major release of IUCLID 6 now available
- Updated guidance for microplastics reporting
- Testing proposals
- Consultations on harmonised classification and labelling
- New intention and proposal to harmonise classification and labelling
- List of biocides suppliers updated
- List of notifications updated
- Treated articles: List of allowed substances updated
- Science seminar: Virtual control groups in pre-clinical toxicity studies
- Recording available: identifying metabolism-disrupting chemicals
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
Time is running out to submit your abstract! We’re looking for real-world insights, case studies, and practical solutions to feature at the 2026 EHS HAZMAT Summit. If you’ve tackled complex challenges, navigated evolving regulations, or led a successful project—your experience could help shape the future of our field. Plus, if you are selected as a speaker, you’ll receive 30% off registration! Hurry, abstract submissions are due by May 15th!
Will we see you at the 2026 EHS HAZMAT Summit in New Orleans?
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. There are many opportunities to get involved. Organizations can also expand their visibility through exhibit booths and sponsorships, with new options available for a range of budgets. Also new this year, exhibitors and sponsors can step into the spotlight with a “Rich Pitch“!
Attendee registration is open, including group rates, so secure your spot and start planning to join us in New Orleans this September!
Desk Reference Update Volunteers Needed – The AHMP Professional Development Committee and the Board of Directors are collaborating to facilitate a comprehensive update to the Desk Reference and EHMM Course. With content across our 47 chapters now six years old, this project is more than just a “face-lift”; we are integrating new material, correcting errors, and developing a sustainable system for more frequent updates. To streamline this ambitious task, we have formed seven expert-led teams—each headed by an AHMP Board Member—to review pre-researched recommendations and refine technical content. We have set a lofty goal to complete all updates by the end of 2026, with a “stretch goal” of October 1, 2026, to facilitate a grand rollout at the EHS HazMat Summit. Volunteers who join a team will receive official credit as an editor, earn contact hours toward their CEUs, and those who contribute to at least five chapter updates will receive a complimentary PDF copy of the finished Desk Reference. For those who are interested, please email Jennifer Koenig at [email protected] or call her at (812) 945-1541.
American Industrial Hygiene Association
IHMM is affiliated with AIHA and is pleased to bring this important information to all of our certificants.
The Synergist
Legionnaires’ Disease: An Escalating Risk
By Abby Roberts
CDC surveillance data shows that cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been increasing since the early 2000s, aside from a brief drop in 2020. It’s one of the few diseases in the U.S. to demonstrate an upward trend. “If there was a better prevention mentality, that could be changed,” said Brian Shelton, MPH. “The fact that it’s going up shows that what’s currently happening isn’t working.”
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
- May 7 – The Workforce Has Spoken: Credentials Are Not About Compliance
- May 21 – From Safety to Connected Risk: The Value of a Unified EHS Platform
- May 28 – Simplifying OSHA Rooftop Fall Protection Requirements
- June 4 – The OSHA Rollback Playbook: What to do when federal enforcement steps back
- June 18 – MOC Beyond PSM: Managing Operational Change Across Teams
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: Your Networking Community
- ASSP Awards Standards Medal to Leo J. DeBobes
- What OSHA’s Updated Heat Emphasis Program Means for Employers
- Episode 184: Preparing for Safety Conversations with the Help of AI Tools
- Five Key Reasons to Adopt Safety Tech in Your Organization
ASSP Webinars
- May 7-Jun 4 ANSI/ASSP Z16: Using Safety Metrics to Drive Operational Excellence (26MAY07)
- May 7-Jun 4 Advanced Safety Management Methods (26MAY07)
- May 7-Jun 4 Risk Assessment and Management for Safety Professionals (26MAY07)
- May 7-Jun 4 Safety Management I (26MAY07)
- May 21-Jun 4 Fundamentals of Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (26MAY21)
- Jun 25-Jul 23 Safety Management II (26JUN25)
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.
Coming May 7th….
The Certified Professional
From the IHMM Foundation | Highlighting Our Commitment to Professional Development | Scholarships | Research | Affinity Programs | Networking |
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!
IHMM Foundation Affinity Programs For Certificants
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Rockville, Maryland, 20850
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Phone: 301-984-8969 | Fax: 301-984-1516