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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
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
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IHMM RECENT NEWS
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/DANGEROUS GOODS
GHS Update introduces key changes in the upcoming 11th edition of the Globally Harmonized System, including a new hazard class for climate impact, updated health and physical hazard classifications, and improved labeling rules for small containers.
PHMSA Announces New Administrator introduces Paul J. Roberti as the agency’s new head after a four-year vacancy, bringing a unique blend of legal and scientific expertise to hazardous materials and pipeline safety oversight.
Inner Containers in UN Single Packaging? explores the surprising flexibility of UN-rated single packaging, confirming that inner containers can be used if they don’t compromise performance.
October: Fire Safety Month highlights the importance of prevention and preparedness at home, work, and in the community.
Toxic Waste Could Become the Next Clean Energy Breakthrough
CA Climate Disclosures – SB 261 – January 1, 2026 Reporting Deadline and CARB “Preliminary List” of Covered Entities
New Mexico Posts Public Involvement Plan for PFAS Rulemaking
EPA Adds Additional PFAS to TRI
EHS/WORKPLACE SAFETY
Your Guide to Codes and Standards in the Modern Workplace
Senate Confirms David Keeling to Head OSHA
Are You Moving Too Fast or Too Slow with AI Adoption?
How Does the U.S. Government Shutdown Impact Workplace Safety?
Fall Protection Leads OSHA’s Top 10 Safety Violations for 15th Straight Year
Recruiting and Retention in Construction
DOT guts DBE program ahead of Construction Inclusion Week
5 ways preventative equipment maintenance protects profits for civil contractors
Construction Inclusion Week hits record sponsorship numbers
Chemical Safety Board investigation focuses on combustible dust
Shaking off perceptions of ‘dirty work’ can aid employee well-being: study
House committee approves bill that would bolster OSHA’s VPP budget
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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/
IHMM Elections 2025
The 2025 election for a seat on the IHMM Board is to fill the seat of the CHMP representative. June Brock-Carroll is coming to the end of her second, 4-year term on December 31, 2025, as the CHMP representative on the Board, and we cannot express enough our profound thanks to June for her service to IHMM.
IHMM solicited CHMP nominees between March and July this year. The IHMM Nominating Committee received one CHMP nomination, Mr. Kevin Herron, CHMP of Dublin, Ohio. Now Kevin’s name will appear on the IHMM Board of Directors Election Ballot for the election that began on October 8, 2025, and concludes on November 8, 2025.
Every eligible IHMM certificant will receive a personal, numbered ballot with which to cast one vote this year.
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 jobs available.
Hazardous Building Materials Professional (48069) – New Haven, CT – Langan
Hazmat Specialist (48590) – White Plains, NY – Langan
Hazardous Materials Manager – Univ of NC @ Chapel Hill – The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH)
Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist – Aarcher Staffing
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.
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
IHMM’s Unprecedented Outreach: Elevating Excellence Worldwide
2025 marks another milestone moment for IHMM! In our first 9 months, we have sent 7.2 million messages to thousands of private and public sector entities, amplifying awareness of IHMM, our prestigious credentials, and the dedicated professionals who hold them.
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, and we surpassed all of 2024 by May 2025.
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 IHMM’s 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 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.
The Dr. John H Frick Memorial IHMM Scholarship Program – Accepting Applications NOW October 15, 2025 Deadline
Scholarship Applications Accepted until October 15, 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, 1,776 conversations are sparking ideas, solving problems, and connecting professionals on the IHMM/IHMM Foundation Collaboration Platform! IHMM’s certificants are in 50 states and 85 other countries – here is where we communicate with each other.
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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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.
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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 want to meet you! So far in 2025, IHMM has been with NSC, AHMP Hazmat Summit, AIHA Connect, COSTHA, and the Ohio Safety Conference. Below is what we have coming up!
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 Government Affairs
Regulatory Updates
Dept of Labor – OSHA – IHMM Collects Comments
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA] published 4 rulemakings for public comment in which IHMM has chosen to participate. IHMM requested certificant input on whether to submit comments on one or more of these proposal rulemakings and what specific comments to submit. Each proposed rulemaking is briefly described below. The newly extended deadline is November 1, 2025.
- USDOL – OSHA – Rescission of Coordinated Enforcement Regulations
Deadline: November 1, 2025
The Department of Labor (the Department or DOL) proposes to remove the regulations that set forth the procedures within the Department for the coordination of enforcement activities by the Wage and Hour Division (WHD), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) relating to migrant farmworkers. The Department is proposing this removal because these regulations limit the Department’s discretion, impose unnecessary and duplicative internal procedures, and prevent the Department’s agencies from coordinating with regard to migrant farmworkers in more efficient, effective ways.
- USDOL – OSHA – Construction Illumination Standards
Deadline: November 1, 2025
OSHA is seeking comment on fully rescinding the construction illumination rules found in 29 CFR 1926.26 and 1926.56, citing that current lighting standards are “not reasonably necessary” to reduce significant risk.
Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Reconsideration of Certain Regulatory Requirements Promulgated Under the Technology Transitions Provisions of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing changes to regulations promulgated under the Technology Transitions section of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020, which authorizes the Administrator to restrict the use of particular hydrofluorocarbons in the sectors and subsectors in which they are used.
Important Stories for IHMM Certificants
Federal Government Shutdown – October 13 Update
As of October 13, 2025, the federal government remains in shutdown—now entering its thirteenth day—with no sign of resolution. The House continues to insist that its stopgap funding bill, already passed, is sufficient. The Senate, however, remains unmoved, declining to adopt that bill without broader concessions—most critically, the extension of health-insurance tax credits.
In a notable shift from past shutdowns, the administration has begun issuing Reduction in Force notices to multiple federal agencies, affecting layoffs rather than merely furloughs. Some RIF notices later issued to CDC personnel were rescinded as a result of litigation or public backlash.
Essential programs tied to mandatory appropriations—such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid—continue to operate. Discretionary programs, however, are largely frozen. Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo are closed.
The Treasury Secretary has warned publicly that the shutdown is already harming the “real economy,” citing delays in federal payments and the reallocation of funds to prioritize military pay.
Legal questions have intensified: the White House’s Office of Management and Budget recently floated the argument that back pay for furloughed employees may not be automatic unless Congress explicitly appropriates it—contrary to prevailing interpretation of the Fair Treatment Act.
Absent a bipartisan agreement or sudden shift in legislative dynamics, the shutdown is likely to extend further. The combination of layoffs, suspension of discretionary services, mounting economic pressure, and uncertainty over workers’ compensation constitutes a material escalation from prior funding gaps.
DG Transportation Issues
- ADR Multilateral agreements: Poland signed M359 and M361; France signed M366
- M359 – Marking of non-UN acetylene cylinders carrying UN No 1001 acetylene, dissolved and UN No 3374 acetylene, solvant free
- M361 – Carriage of dangerous goods in used articles, machinery or apparatus
- M366 – Environmentally hazard of metal alloys containing lead
- ADR Multilateral agreements: Hungary signed multilateral agreement M368 initiated by Austria on carriage of certain wastes containing dangerous goods
- Audit Initiated of FRA and PHMSA’s Oversight of Rail Tank Car Facilities. Approximately 280 facilities manufacture, repair, inspect, test, qualify, or maintain rail tank cars, which are the largest hazardous material containers in surface transportation. Over 6,000 rail tank cars carried 247 million tons of hazardous materials (hazmat) across the country in 2022. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issues regulations requiring each facility to have a Quality Assurance Program (QAP) to detect and prevent failures in rail tank cars. PHMSA’s regulations delegate approval of QAPs to the Association of American Railroads while the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) enforces the regulations for hazmat transit by rail, which includes overseeing tank car facilities.
- U.S. FAA Report Highlights Overcharged Power Banks in Air Shipment. The FAA recently released a report, “A State of Charge Analysis of Power Banks (38.5 Wh) Shipped by Air,” summarizing a test conducted after a power bank in a shipment caused a thermal event. The analysis revealed that all tested power banks were charged well over the 30% state-of-charge (SoC) limit, measuring at more than 90%. This finding underscores the safety and compliance risks associated with improperly prepared lithium-ion batteries in air transport. (October 2025 – FAA)
- Using Lithium Batteries Safely – OSHA FactSheet. Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly used in everyday devices and industrial applications, but their widespread use comes with important health and safety risks. This OSHA guide outlines key hazards and safety controls for facilities that manufacture, install, store, or recycle lithium-ion batteries.
New Video Released
Students play a powerful role in creating safer, more connected schools. In our new Perspectives on Prevention video, NCSS experts discuss how schools can build trust, belonging, and stronger partnerships with students. In recognition of National Stop Bullying Day, watch the full conversation or explore 6 key takeaways from the conversation on why student voice matters. See the video here
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STOP School Violence Program FY2025 Funding Opportunity
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has announced its STOP School Violence Program FY2025 Funding Opportunity to support initiatives that prevent and reduce school violence through training, threat assessment teams, and other safety strategies. A recording of the informational webinar on this grant is available on our website
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Additional School Safety Resources
- 10/15 – Preventing Mass Attacks in Our Communities
Hosted by the Department of Homeland Security - 10/16 – Enhancing K-12 Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Practices
Hosted by CISA - 11/19 – Enhancing School Safety Using Behavioral Threat Assessment
Hosted by the Department of Homeland Security
Recent News from the European Chemicals Agency
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 Webinars
- Join AHMP for our October Webinar: Young EHS Professionals on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 3:00–4:00 PM Eastern. The session will explore the challenges and solutions surrounding the environmental workforce, where employers struggle to find talent and young professionals struggle to find opportunities, compounded by the impact of the pandemic on education. Speaker Eric Emmett, P.E., Senior Director and Engineer at Environmental Operations, Inc., will share insights on recruiting, mentoring, and retaining young professionals, as well as the qualities employers seek. Learn More (Students are eligible to attend at no cost. Email [email protected] for registration code)
- Join AHMP for our November Webinar: Legionella – Strategies for Evaluation and Management on Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Eastern. This session will provide an overview of the challenges for a qualified professional when performing a Legionella evaluation. The differences between a routine sampling and outbreak response investigation will be reviewed, as well as discussions regarding the various types of Legionella bacteria, emergency remediation, and susceptible populations. Finally, current guidance for water management in buildings will be presented including both potable and non-potable systems and a case study, if time allows. The goal of this presentation is for the attendee to increase their knowledge of potential sources of Legionella and impact on public health. Learn More
- Save the date for the 2026 EHS HAZMAT Summit: September 29 – October 1 in New Orleans, Louisiana
American Industrial Hygiene Association
IHMM is affiliated with AIHA and is pleased to bring this important information to all of our certificants.
The Synergist
Learning Pathways: A New Approach to OEHS Education
By Abby Roberts
In September, AIHA launched the Fatigue Management Learning Pathway, the first of a new type of educational resource. Like other educational materials offered by the association, it presents the knowledge of subject matter experts so that people less experienced in occupational and environmental health and safety can improve their understanding of a topic. But learning pathways differ from traditional online courses and webinars by being designed for learners at three levels of skill—technician, practitioner, and professional—as well as by offering greater variety and flexibility of content. Learners choose which level they start at. Then, they may work through articles, research papers, interactive content, and recorded lectures at one, two, or all three levels at their own pace.
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
- DOT updates employer guidelines on drug and alcohol testing
- New study will look for health risks in lithium-ion battery manufacturing
- Lawmakers urge DOT to restore safety advisory committees
- Maine DOL announces free English-language training
- Study explores how overuse injuries affect workers
- Shaking off perceptions of ‘dirty work’ can aid employee well-being: study
NSC Webinars
- Oct 16 – Benchmarking Safety Culture: The Communication Edge of Leading Companies in 2025
- Oct 23 – Preventing SIFs: How Technology is Reshaping Workplace Safety
- Oct 30 – Building Your Safety Champion Network: From the Front Line to the C-Suite
- Nov 6 – Building Well-Being: Total Worker Health on Mega Construction Projects
- Nov 13 – Harnessing Your Safety Message: Unlocking the Power of Your Toolbox Talks
- Nov 20 – Breaking the Safety Plateau: Insights from Avetta’s ‘2025 Insights & Impact Report’
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
- Episode 172: Taking Your PPE Program to the Next Level and Going Beyond Compliance
- ASSP Applauds Appointment of Longtime Member Keeling to Lead OSHA
- Episode 171: Let’s Not Point Fingers: How to Create a Culture of Accountability
- Navigating the Winds of Change in Safety: An Update from ISO/TC 283 — Global Committee Working on the ISO 45001 Revision
- Senate Panel Backs OSHA, MSHA and NIOSH Funding: What It Means for Safety
ASSP Webinars
- Oct 23 – Integrating ISO 45001 to Manage Occupational Health & Safety
- Oct 23 – Integrating Z10 to Manage Occupational Health & Safety
- Oct 23 – Enterprise Risk Management for Safety Professionals
- Oct 23 – Management Systems Auditing
- Oct 23 – Bowtie Risk Assessment
- Oct 23 – Influential Leadership Skills
- Oct 23 – Corporate Safety Management
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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!
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