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Crosswalk Between 40 CFR 312.10 Definitions of “Environmental Professional” and the IHMM CHMM Requirements and Specification Blueprint

Questions often arise as to which governmental agencies recognize the Certified Hazard Material Manager or “CHMM” to perform various work functions under their statues. The IHMM Board continues to champion such recognition and recognition of our other certifications, but seeking this type of recognition is often time consuming and costly. Some governmental bodies will produce their own certifications, such as a Certified Professional (“CP”) in Ohio, to take advantage of voluntary clean-up of regulated sites. Still other agencies don’t recognize any professional per se or are content to use the certifications that were fortunate enough to be included in the earliest versions of the regulations. Others may recognize certified persons after work by the IHMM, but then the whole universe of certified professionals want to “piggyback” on our work, with the claim that their certification should be included in the regulations. Worse yet, some licensing or certification bodies will actively work to have only their licenses or certifications included or protected, even to the extent of excluding others, such as CHMM’s, even when CHMM’s are capable of doing the work..

The IHMM Board often finds itself in the position to work or “partner” with related certification associations to advance certification or even protect against the unauthorized use of a professional certification, on the federal and state level. This sometimes extends to regional or even local agencies tasked with protection of the health of the public. Indeed, advocating the benefits of certification can involve finding a sponsor for such legislation, getting the governmental body to make this a priority activity and then completing such work inside of one administration’s term or biennial session of the legislature.

Fortunately, Eugene A. Guilford, Jr, Executive Director of the Institute has pointed out that CHMM’s are “Environmental Professionals,” under the analysis of US EPA regulation 40 CFR 312.10. This analysis has been posted on the IHMM website, but merits reposting here. Please take a few minutes to read through this analysis. You can then use it to procure services or inform your client that they should adopt 40 CFR 312.10 when procuring services, in general, if they cannot require the use of a CHMM in particular.

You may read the IHMM – CHMM crosswalk here.

Details: Written by Mark Baumgardner, CHMM; Created: 03 May 2022; Last Updated: 03 May 2022

IHMM Launches Student ASHM

IHMM is pleased to announce the launch of the Student Associate Safety and Health Manager [ST/ASHM] credential. Modeled after the highly successful Student CHMM program, the Student ASHM credential reaches into colleges and universities to students studying disciplines that could eventually lead to the ASHM and then the CSHM credentials.

IHMM’s Student Associate Safety & Health Manager (ST/ASHM ®) credential recognizes students who wish to demonstrate their development of knowledge and skills in safety and health management in the workplace while pursuing their undergraduate or graduate degree.

There are 1.5 million Bachelor’s degrees awarded by universities and colleges every year. The average student spends thousands of dollars to achieve something that 1.5 million other students also have. While undeniably valuable, you need more than a Bachelor’s degree to clearly distinguish yourself from everyone else in a highly competitive job market. That’s where professional certification becomes so valuable to you. With IHMM and the Student ASHM credential, you enter a path to being in the top 1% of your professional community. See > https://ihmm.org/student-ashm/

Details: Written by Super User; Created: 22 June 2022; Last Updated: 22 June 2022

IHMM Board Nominations Open

Heather Waldmann, CHMM, Chair of the IHMM Nominating Committee [https://ihmm.org/nominating-committee/], is pleased to announce the opening of the Board nominating season for 2022.

In 2022 the IHMM Nominating Committee solicits candidates for three [3] director positions that will be open on January 1, 2021. [1] Certified Dangerous Goods Professional [CDGP], [1] Certified Safety and Health Manager [CSHM], and [1] At-Large, that can be either a CHMM, CDGP, CHMP, CSHM, or CSMP.

The documents describing the nominations and elections process and forms for submitting nominations are here:

Details: Written by Mark Baumgardner, CHMM; Created: 03 May 2022; Last Updated: 03 May 2022

Start your IHMM Recertification Application Now

Certificants are reminded that you cast start your recertification application at any time. You do not have to wait to the end of your 5-year recertification cycle to start a recertification application. Simply log on to your “My IHMM” Account, choose the Menu on the left hand side of the page and then choose “Apply for Recertification.” You can start your application and document your Professional Development activities as they are accrued. Your application will be maintained as “Pending” until you complete it within one year prior to the end of your 5 year recertification cycle. Remember to maintain documentation of all professional activities claimed in the application, in the event your application is audited any time during your recertification cycle.

Remember to keep your personal contact information, including your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address current, so that the Institute can communicate with you. Also recall, that an invoice will be placed in your account three months ahead of when your annual fees are due. The fees associated with your recertification are spread out and invoiced annually over your 5-year recertification cycle, to even out the cash flow to the Institute.

Certificants have additional options such as, “Inactive Status,” Reinstatement and “Emeritus Status”. Additional information is available on the IHMM website.

Details: Written by Mark Baumgardner, CHMM; Created: 04 April 2022; Last Updated: 04 April 2022