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Another Networking Social---Another Success!

NEOCHMM joined with other local Environmental and Safety organizations to sponsor the 12^th Annual Networking Social.  Providing a great break from our festering winter weather, this year’s event was held on Thursday, February 26^th, 2015 at the Flat Iron Cafe in Cleveland’s flats.  The event was well attended. It allowed our members to see others professionals that they may have not seen since last year and to catch-up on business, career and technology happenings in the past year. The food and drink was pretty good, too !

The other organizations participating included:  

·         Northeast Ohio Chapter–American Industrial Hygiene Association

·         Northern Ohio Chapter–Air & Waste Management Association

·         Northern Ohio Chapter–American Society of Safety Engineers

·         The Auditing Roundtable – Ohio River Valley Region

New Members are welcome at NEOCHMM and at the other organizations.  This is a good way to kickoff the year and get to meet people in the business.  Our thanks to NEOCHMM’s own, Herb Mausser, CHMM for, once again, setting up and running this function. Next time you see Herb, buy him a beer !

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Written by Mark Baumgardner, CHMM

Created: 02 March 2015

Last Updated: 03 March 2015

Enforcement of IHMM’s Six Month Decertification Policy Has Begun

As was highlighted among revisions to the Recertification Handbook in the summer 2014 issue of IHMM Today, certificants who do not submit a recertification application within six months after their credential expiration date shall have their credential decertified.

Certificants who are unable to meet the recertification requirements by obtaining sufficient CMPs may elect to apply to take the certification examination in lieu of submitting a recertification application. Certificants who elect to recertify by exam must take and pass the exam before the end of the six month window.

As stated in the CHMM Code of Ethics, “A CHMM or CHMP or CDGP shall accept responsibility for maintaining the credential through recertification, shall remain current in the field, and shall continuously uphold the Code of Ethics.” Timely initiation of the recertification process is necessary for the demonstration of continued professional competency and currency in the field, and is therefore necessary for continued practice as a credential holder.

Once decertified, an individual is no longer extended the privilege of practicing as a credential holder. The only way to regain the credential is to apply again as a first time applicant with a new number and abide by all eligibility requirements in effect at the time his/her application is approved. This policy went into effect on September 1, 2014. Efforts were made to reach all certificants immediately affected by the implementation of the policy to give them an opportunity to renew their credentials before decertification.

IHMM engages in numerous outreach efforts to help ensure that certificants stay abreast of their responsibilities as credential holders. It is ultimately a certificant’s responsibility to fulfill these responsibilities, and it is therefore extremely important that all certificants keep their contact information up to date so that these communications are not missed.

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Written by Mark Baumgardner, CHMM

Created: 17 February 2015

Last Updated: 17 February 2015

Anyone Going to Apply ?

Each year, the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals™ (AHMP) honors the outstanding achievements of its members and chapters. The AHMP National Awards Committee has officially opened the nomination process for this year's National Awards Program.

AHMP will be honoring individuals in eight categories and chapters in five categories. The AHMP 2015 National Conference is being held August 30 – September 2, 2015 at The Phoenician in Scottsdale, AZ.

Annually, AHMP recognizes its members and chapters for their innovative and exceptional work to promote AHMP and the environmental, health and safety community. Once again this year, the AHMP Award Committee is seeking AHMP members to nominate their colleagues and their chapters for their 2014 achievements.

More information about the awards and application process can be found on the AHMP National Awards Program section of the AHMP Web site. The deadline for submitting nomination forms and documentation is April 30, 2015. Late entries will not be accepted.

Take a few minutes to nominate a peer for accomplishments they achieved in 2014. Self-nominations are welcomed and encouraged. Anyone going to apply ?

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Written by Mark Baumgardner, CHMM

Created: 11 February 2015

Last Updated: 11 February 2015

2015 National Meetings

• COSTHA Annual Forum will be held April 26 – 29, 2015 at the Weston San Diego, San Diego, CA. Click here for more information.
• DGTA Annual Conference, May 20 – 22, 2015, Sandic Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark. Click here for more information.
•  AHMP 2015 National Conference will be held August 30, 2015 to September 2, 2015 at The Phoenician, Scottsdale, AZ. Click here for more information.
• Dangerous Goods Symposium, September 9, 2015 - September 11, 2015, St. Louis, MO. Click here for more information.
• NDTA Fall Meeting, September 28 – 30, at National Harbor, Washington, DC. Click here for more information
• DGAC Conference & Dangerous Goods Transportation Exposition will be held on November 2 – 4 2015, Albuquerque, NM. Click here for more information.

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Written by Mark Baumgardner, CHMM

Created: 02 February 2015

Last Updated: 02 February 2015

NEOCHMM Membership

NEOCHMM members are reminded to pay their annual dues as part of the dues payment to  AHMP.  Just choose the Chapter (NEOCHMM) dues option.  Also, you can pay NEOCHMM dues directly on this website, via PayPal.  Note that PayPal can accept credit cards.

Also, if you have not kept up with dues to IHMM, here is an article from the January 2015 Newsletter:

IHMM’S NEW ANNUAL CERTIFICATION MAINTENANCE FEE POLICY IS IN EFFECT

Implementation of IHMM’s new Annual Certification Maintenance Fee Policy will soon become effective. Starting March 1st, 2015 IHMM will begin the decertification process of certificants whose Annual Certification Maintenance Fees have been expired for over 12 months.

Certificants who become decertified will have to start the certification process over and will receive a new credential number. A credential can be regained by contacting the Madison Bridner, Certification Manager at 301-984-8969 ext. 19, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. This information can also be found on IHMM’s website under the “Applicants” Tab.

Why do I have to pay my Annual Maintenance Fee?

As stated in the 2013 summer volume of IHMM Today “A candidate’s payment of their Annual Certification Maintenance Fees (ACMFs) ensures that IHMM has the necessary financial resources to maintain member records, that the certification continues to remain current with the latest developments in the industry, and enables the organization to continue to be a functional, dynamic entity far into the future in support of the members.”

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Written by Mark Baumgardner, CHMM

Created: 14 January 2015

Last Updated: 14 January 2015