What Is the 'M' in EHS?

The CHMM^® credential symbolizes the "M" for YOU, the MANAGER, in the EHS field. However, you know that hazardous materials management involves not just environment, health and safety, but also transportation and security as well. Every material your company receives, produces, uses, or disposes of has potential hazards.  In today's business environment, it takes more than just a technically trained person to manage the risks posed by hazardous materials. It also takes managerial competence. That is why those seeking the CHMM^® credential must demonstrate both technical and managerial competence.

The CHMM^® program believes that to be successful, EHS managers must be an integral part of their organizations' management team.

They must be able to identify hazardous material risks and devise systems to manage and mitigate those risks.

They must be able to prepare EHS budgets, manage finances, communicate, coach and train. 

In short, they are expected to be managers, and CHMMs are well prepared for this role. We are considered the premier credential in the EHS field because our credential, and each person holding it, truly symbolize the "M" in EHS!