• Have a baccalaureate degree (at minimum) from an accredited institution
• Have professional experience in the field to be able to sit for the CHMM® exam
• Pass the comprehensive CHMM® exam
• Adhere to the CHMM® Code of Ethics

For more information, visit the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) Web site at http://www.ihmm.org/dspRequirements.cfm

ACHMM Essentials of Hazardous Materials Management (EHMM) Course, formerly the National Overview Course, and CHMM® Exam Information

EHMM Course Description	Course Registration and Cost
Topics Covered	Continuing Education Units
Who Should Attend	CHMM®Examination Prerequisites
Course Prerequisites	CHMM® Examination Application Filing

 

 
 
Essentials of Hazardous Materials Management (EHMM) Course Description:
The Essentials of Hazardous Materials Management (EHMM) course is an excellent educational program for environmental, health, safety and security (EHS/S) professionals. The course, which is managed by the Academy of Certified Hazardous Materials Managers (ACHMM), is a cross-training tool that helps EHS/S professionals quickly and effectively obtain knowledge in new areas as well as areas that have been added to their job responsibilities. It also helps those new to the profession gain a foundation and prepare for the Certified Hazardous Materials Manager® (CHMM®) designation examination. It does not guarantee passage of the CHMM® national certification exam.

IHMM’s CHMM® program is accredited by the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Board (CESB), an independent, voluntary organization that recognizes, through specialty certification, the expertise of individuals practicing in engineering and related fields. This course provides instruction on laws and regulations as well as technologies and practices in an overview fashion that highlights and emphasizes what is important for a hazardous materials manager to know and provides essential information for the hazardous materials manager to better conduct his/her job.

Topics Covered:
•    The statutory and regulatory framework of environmental and hazardous materials management.
•    Compliance Standards and State-of-the-Art work practices on:
           •    Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage and Disposal;
           •    Hazardous Materials Storage;
           •    Radioactive materials;
           •    Workplace safety;
           •    Packaging;
           •    Spills;
           •    Cleanup; and
           •    Hazards assessment and communication;
•    Basic and applied hazardous materials management principles, controls and concepts
•    Science and technology of hazardous materials management:
•    Chemical and physical characteristics;
•    Sampling and analysis;
•    Biological effects of hazardous materials;
•    Toxicology; and
•    Geology/hydrology

Topics covered will address the body of knowledge associated with identification and management of hazardous materials; impact upon and protection of human health and the environment; releases of hazardous materials to land, air, water, and groundwater; restoration of the environment from the contamination of hazardous materials; compliance with laws (environmental regulation for specific purposes); and multi-media application of environmental management that are central features of hazardous materials management topics covered in the certification examination.

Participants taking the in person offering will receive an extensive course manual and the ACHMM Hazardous Materials Management Desk Reference where specified. It is recommended that all online participants order the Hazardous Materials Management Desk Reference. These materials will assist participants to prepare for the CHMM® national examination as well as help them perform their job duties and responsibilities.

CHMM® Resources
•    Holders of the CHMM® credential can become members of ACHMM, giving them a wealth
      of resources and development opportunities.
•    Other resources available through IHMM include:
           •    IHMM Bulletin (quarterly newsletter)
           •    IHMM Policies
           •    Managing Hazardous Materials, the most comprehensive and definitive book about
                 the profession.  For ordering information, visit IHMM’s Web site.
           •    Access e-mail and listserv discussion groups

The Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM)
The Institute for Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM), a nonprofit organization, runs the Certified Hazardous Materials Manager® (CHMM®) program. IHMM was founded in 1984, and is based in Rockville, Md., just outside Washington, D.C. IHMM publishes the certification requirements, administers the CHMM certification examination and handles the certification and recertification process.

More information about IHMM can be found on their Web site at www.ihmm.org .