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The Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) has offered the CHMM credential since 1984. This certification
provides a nationally recognized standard for identifying professionals who have demonstrated knowledge and competence in
hazardous materials management. The CHMM program is accredited by the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards. The IHMM reviews applications for eligibility to sit for the CHMM exam. Certification as either a senior or master
level CHMM is contingent upon education, experience and a passing score on the CHMM exam. You must submit an application to
the IHMM at least 6 weeks prior to the examination date in order to sit for the exam! You can get the application by contacting
IHMM at 11900 Parklawn Drive, Rockville, MD 20852, telephone (301) 984-8969. Additional requirements and more detail about
the exam can be obtained by visiting www.ihmm.org.
Why take the CHMM Review Course?
The candidate must pass a rigorous exam on hazardous materials management including:
1) Laws & Regulations including: RCRA, TSCA, OSHA, CWA, CAA, CERLCA, SARA, FIFRA, etc.
2) Compliance Standards & Work Practices
3) Science & Technology including: chemistry & physics of hazardous materials, biological effects,
etc.
4) Management of Hazardous Materials Programs
The Review Course can help you prepare by:
1) providing a structured study format
2)
provide practice answering example questions in subject matters outside your areas of expertise
3) giving you access to qualified instructors
The CHMM Review Course provides the environmental professional with the knowledge to comply with health,
safety, and environmental guidelines. Course completion will prepare participants to sit for the CHMM exam.
Even if
you don't take the exam, the Review Course provides an excellent overview for hazardous materials managers.
Does taking the review course guarantee I will pass the CHMM exam?
No. The review course is meant to be an aid to students who are preparing to sit for the CHMM exam.
However, our
structured learning format, use of qualified instructors, and access to simulated test taking questions helps students identify
those areas that may require additional study.
Neither the instructors, nor the exam proctor, know the actual test
questions. All test questions are developed by the Institute of Hazardous Materials Managers (IHMM), the developer and governing
body of the CHMM credential.
Am I required to take the Review Course?
No. Whether or not you take the Review Course, you can sign up to sit for the exam through the IHMM.
Occasionally,
students who take the Review Course will take the exam at a later date. Some students will attend the Review Course just for
the good overview it provides for hazardous materials management.
What is covered in the Review Course?
The course outline is:
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Groundwater/Hydrology
Chemistry
Radiation Principles
Industrial Toxicology
Waste
Treatment
Waste Minimization
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
Accident Scenerio
Environmental Audits
Safety
Overview
Environmental Management Systems
HazMat Transportation
OSHA REGULATION OVERVIEW
EPA Regulation
Overview
Hazard Communication
Personal Protective Equipment
HAZWOPER
Laboratory Standard
Bloodborne Pathogens
RCRA GENERATORS/TSDFs
Clean Water Act
Clean Air Act
SARA Title III
TSCA including PCBs
Lead/Asbestos
Underground/Aboveground Storage Tanks
CERCLA/Superfund
FIFRA
Course Schedule:
The review class will begin at 8:00 a.m. and run until 5:00 p.m. on the dates it is scheduled. The exam will be offered on
the following Saturday.
Course Instructors:
All of the instructors for this course are practicing professionals including consultants from local law firms, industry,
government, and universities. Many have also earned the CHMM credential.
Each instructor is well qualified to speak
on a selected aspect of hazardous materials/waste management.
Course Fees:
The review class fee of $550 covers the following:
1) Review class notebooks & program materials
2) A copy of the textbook "Hazardous Materials Management Desk Reference" (an $80 value)
3) Use of DataChem
Software Test Simulation Workstation
4) Continental breakfast, refreshments and lunches
5) One year membership in
the Georgia Chapter of the ACHMMs
Note: The cost of the CHMM review course does not include registration for the exam.
It is also recommended that prior to attendance of the review course, participants purchase a copy of the current Hazardous
Materials Management Desk Reference. Copies of which are available through this chapter.
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