CHMM^® Requirements

All candidates for CHMM certification must have a baccalaureate degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university, plus at least 3 years of appropriate experience in the field of hazardous materials management.  In addition, they must pass a rigorous multiple-choice examination developed by the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management which tests a candidate's ability to:

   I.    Recognize, Identify and Characterize Hazards of Materials  

  II.   Assess Risks Related to Hazardous Materials 

 III.   Mitigate and/or Eliminate Hazards of Materials  

 IV.   Manage Impacts of Hazardous Materials on the Environment 

  V.   Manage Impacts of Hazardous Materials on Human Health 

 VI.   Ensure Regulatory Compliance

VII.  General Management of Hazardous Materials, and Business Skills 

Once the candidate has successfully completed these requirements, he/she must pledge to maintain the highest standards of integrity through the CHMM Code of Ethics, and must demonstrate continued competence by undergoing recertification every five years.

To find out whether a college in the U.S. is accredited, check with the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Candidates with degrees from colleges and universities outside the U.S. must provide a statement of equivalency from a recognized evaluating agency. For a list of recognized agencies, see www.naces.org/members.htm.

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