Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP®) — Information & Free Practice
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Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP®)
- Provider
- Kryterion test centers; examination administered by IHMM
- Format
- English-only, closed-book, computer-based multiple-choice examination; four options and one correct answer per item
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 120.
- Time limit
- 3 hours
- Passing score
- 700 on a scaled score from 0 to 1000
Examination outline
Identification, Handling, and Transport of Hazardous Materials (35.58%)
- Identify management, transport, treatment, and disposal regulations for hazardous materials
- Identify mandated training (Example: HAZWOPER training.)
- Identify the difference(s) between DOT hazardous material, EPA/RCRA hazardous waste, and OSHA hazardous substance
- Identify generator, transporter, and TSDF standards
- State criteria for identifying the characteristics of hazardous waste and for listing hazardous waste
- Identify standards for VSQG, SQG, LQG, and generators of Universal Waste
- Identify shipping papers, labels, markings, placarding, packaging, and record keeping requirements
- Identify standards for managing specific hazardous waste, standards for owners and operators of TSDF, land disposal restrictions (LDR), and standards for universal waste management
- Identify waste minimization activities
- Identify waste record and reporting requirements
Management of Emergencies & Incidents (E&I) (18.46%)
- Given a scenario, determine resources needed to provide an HSP and emergency planning and training; include an employee right to know (RTK) and access to safety data sheets (SDS)
- Given a scenario about an incident, determine the size and role and responsibilities of the incident command system (ICS)
- Given a scenario, determine if record keeping and reporting are necessary according to state and federal regulations and requirements
Sampling and Analysis of Hazardous Materials/Waste (15%)
- Identify requirements of a Waste Analysis and Sampling Plan (WASP)
- Identify how and when to use different types of direct-reading instruments, such as Draeger Tubes, OVA = Organic Volatile Analyzer, CGM = Combustible Gas Meter, FLID = Flame Ionization Detector, PID = Photoionization Detector
- Given a scenario for a specific waste matrix, describe the sampling methods, sampling equipment, and sample preservation methods
- Identify how specific analytical results correlate to waste characterization and specific treatment standards
- Identify standardized test methods used in waste characterization and/or determining DOT hazard class
- Identify proper sampling procedures and pertinent sampling media for the establishment of appropriate administrative and engineering controls
Site Investigation and Remediation (14.04%)
- Identify potential physical or chemical hazards that may arise when a task is being performed and determine the engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE requirements
- Identify procedures to conduct a site investigation/assessment
- Identify appropriate abatement methods based on investigation and risk assessment data
- Identify site hazard characteristics and select appropriate administrative and engineering controls including PPE
- Identify steps for long-term monitoring of hazardous waste
Program and Project Management (16.92%)
- Identify hazardous waste programs scope including managing cradle-to-grave responsibility
- Identify requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)
- Identify training requirements for hazardous materials for OSHA, RCRA, and DOT
- Identify OSHA training requirements for general requirements and respiratory protection
Examination sources
- CHMP Exam Specifications (Blueprint)
p. 1, title and applicability
- CHMP Exam Specifications (Blueprint)
p. 1, examination scope statement
- CHMP Exam Specifications (Blueprint)
p. 1, Domain 1 heading and percentage
- CHMP Exam Specifications (Blueprint)
p. 2, Domain 2 heading and percentage
- CHMP Exam Specifications (Blueprint)
p. 2, Domain 3 heading and percentage
- CHMP Exam Specifications (Blueprint)
p. 2, Domain 4 heading and percentage
- CHMP Exam Specifications (Blueprint)
p. 2, Domain 5 heading and percentage
- CHMP Exam Specifications (Blueprint)
p. 3, Domain 5 continuation, Tasks 5.2–5.4
- IHMM CHMP credential page
Examination Preparation and CHMP Blueprint
- CHMP Exam Specifications (Blueprint)
p. 1, explanation of domain percentages
- IHMM Candidate Handbook
p. 23, VIII Taking the Examination, examination description
- IHMM Candidate Handbook
p. 23, Description of the examinations
- IHMM Candidate Handbook
p. 23, VIII Taking the Examination, CHMP item 2
- IHMM Candidate Handbook
p. 24, Language of the Exam
- IHMM Candidate Handbook
p. 18, V.B Examination Content Development and Revision
- IHMM Candidate Handbook
p. 27, Score Result Reports
- IHMM CHMP credential page
Step 5, Move on to Schedule and Take the Examination
- IHMM Candidate Handbook
p. 22, VII Authorization to Test at Test Centers
- IHMM Candidate Handbook
pp. 21–22, VI Authorization to Test for Remote Online Live Proctored Exam
- IHMM Candidate Handbook
p. 22, VII.A Admission to Test Centers, items 1–4
- IHMM Candidate Handbook
p. 24, Exam Appointment Cancellation or Rescheduling Policy
- IHMM CHMP credential page
Examination Preparation, training policy
- IHMM Candidate Handbook download form
Form description; embedded configuration supplies the January 2026 handbook PDF download URL
- IHMM CHMP Blueprint download form
Form title; embedded configuration supplies the current official CHMP blueprint PDF download URL
Related license preparation
This examination may be required or accepted as an alternative, depending on the license and application pathway.