AHMP Essentials of Hazardous Materials Management (EHMM) Course, formerly the National Overview Course, and CHMM® Exam Information
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 Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals (AHMP), 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.
Who Should Attend:
Experienced individuals such as technicians, engineers, scientists, facility supervisors and managers, and or regulators, who have assigned duties or responsibilities related to management of hazardous materials and environmental, health and safety (EHS) issues.
Course Prerequisites:
While targeted for experienced professionals and technicians, there are no prerequisites to take this training course. However, there are prerequisites for qualifying to take the subsequent IHMM examination (see below).
Course Registration and Cost:
Click here to register. Once you have logged in you will need to click on "Course Catalog" , select courses to add to the "Shopping Cart" and then place your order. Members will be able to access the online course using their existing login details (email address and AHMP ID number or password). Nonmembers will need to create a Login ID and password to gain access.
The entire course can be taken at one time or can be taken in Sections (grouping of courses) or as individual courses depending on your needs/interest. The cost is dependent upon the course(s) or groups of courses selected.
For example, you could register to take the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Management Course or the Remedial Activities Section which includes:
• Underground Storage Tank (UST) Management
• Groundwater Contamination & Hydrogeology
• Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) “Superfund”
• RCRA – Corrective Action
Full course cost: $450/Members, $550/Nonmembers
To view the Learning Objectives and costs for each course in the Sections below click on the link of interest:
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Air Quality |
Chemical Perspectives |
Please be advised that IHMM charges all individuals an annual Certification Maintenance Fee upon successfully passing the examination.
Continuing Education Units:
The three-day training and online courses meet the criteria for the nationally accepted Continuing-Education Units (CEU). Contact the course sponsor for additional information.
Examination Prerequisites:
IHMM applies these eligibility requirements during its review of applicants who desire to take the examination:
All candidates for CHMM certification must have a baccalaureate degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university, and pass a professional multiple-choice examination developed and administered by the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management. Eligibility to sit for the exam, and the level of certification, are determined by the candidate's education and experience. All successful candidates must sign a Code of Ethics before certification.
Examination Application Filing:
All candidates for the examination must file an application with IHMM. For full details of application deadlines, fees, and to obtain an exam application form, please contact:
Institute of Hazardous Materials Management
11900 Parklawn Drive, Suite 450
Rockville, MD 20852-2624
(301) 984-8969
(301) 984-1516
or visit IHMM to download application forms.
