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CHMM Examination TopicsThe CHMM examination covers the topics listed below. It consists of 160 multiple-choice questions to be answered in a three-hour period.Laws and Regulations, including: Hazardous Waste Management (RCRA) (40 CFR); Hazardous Materials Transportation (49 CFR); Toxic Substances Control (40 CFR); Occupational Safety and Health (29 CFR); Clean Water Act (40 CFR); Safe Drinking Water Act (40 CFR); Clean Air Act (40 CFR); Spills and Disposal Site Cleanup (CERCLA) (40 CFR); Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR); Superfund Amendments (SARA); Pesticides Management (FIFRA) (40 CFR) Compliance Standards, Work Practices and State of the Art, including: Packaging and transportation of hazardous materials; hazardous materials handling and storage; hazards assessment and communication; personal protection/workplace safety and health practices; standards for radioactive materials; standards applicable to hazardous waste generators, transporters and TSD facilities; hazardous substances spills; cleanup of hazardous waste disposal sites. Science and Technology, including: Chemistry and physics of hazardous materials (e.g., corrosiveness, oxidation/reduction, polymerization, flammability, and radioactivity); biological effects of hazardous materials; geology/hydrology; toxicology; sampling and analysis. Management of Hazardous Materials Programs, including: Basic management principles; application of hazard prevention and control principles and concepts; liability and risk management; information gathering (i.e., resources and reference materials). |
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