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Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)

Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM)

Certificate

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Certification in hazardous materials management and environmental compliance.

Cost

$199 Managing Hazardous Materials TextbookShow moreShow less

Format

Hybrid

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Detailed information about this program

IHMM’s Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM ®) credential is an “Environmental Professional” under EPA regulation 40 CFR §312.10 and recognizes your expertise and the significant impact you make on your community and your country.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

Internship/Fieldwork/Practicum Requirements

Baccalaureate degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university, with a preference for disciplines in applied science or related field, chemistry, biology, geology, hazardous materials management, environmental science, environmental management, physical or life science or environmental technology, and A minimum of four years of relevant experience in the field of hazardous materials management or a related field.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Hazardous materials identification and handling in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Planning and preparing for and responding to hazmat emergencies and incidents.
  • Sampling and analysis (of air, water, soil, waste) for potential contaminants.
  • Execute site investigation and remediation.
  • Knowledge of hazmat program or project management.
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Hazardous Materials Removal Workers47-4041.00
  • Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand53-7062.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

  • Containment enclosures and negative-pressure units — construct and verify integrity with reduced oversight prior to asbestos abatement in occupied commercial buildings.
  • Power tools and high-pressure sprayers — operate routinely to remove asbestos, lead, or other hazardous materials from structural surfaces in familiar work environments.
  • Air monitoring equipment and bulk sampling tools — deploy and interpret results independently to confirm hazardous material identification before and during abatement.
  • Packaged hazardous waste and containerized materials — prepare, label, and manifest for storage or off-site disposal in compliance with EPA and OSHA regulations.
  • Regulatory compliance checklists and site safety plans — apply and adapt to site-specific conditions, recognizing deviations and reporting them to the project supervisor.
  • Contaminated surfaces and equipment — clean thoroughly using sandblasters, steam cleaners, or filter pumps, verifying results against clearance standards after remediation tasks.
  • Forklifts and mechanical hoists — operate to load or unload hazardous material containers onto transport vehicles at a waste transfer station or job site.
  • Emergency spill and contamination response procedures — execute established protocols with limited oversight to contain and limit spread of hazardous substances during an incident.
  • Time and task schedules — manage personal workflow to meet project milestones while coordinating with co-workers across multiple active abatement zones.
  • Inventory management software and spreadsheets — enter and track material quantities, disposal records, and equipment inventories accurately for project documentation purposes.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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