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Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP®)

IHMM professional certification recognizing front-line proficiency in the secure and proper handling and management of hazardous materials in the workplace.

Licensing authority: Institute of Hazardous Materials Management · Application information

Initial by examination
Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP®)
Agreements
Agree to the Certification Agreement, Consent Statement, Confidentiality/Nondisclosure Agreement, Code of Ethics and IHMM Contact Information Policy; disclose felony convictions or forfeited collateral for IHMM review as specified.
Applicability
The current CHMP page and its current download forms link this Q4/2022 blueprint and January 2026 handbook. Exact credential, route and examination start-day boundaries are unpublished and remain null.
Application
Submit an application, applicable transcript/diploma, third-party employment verification and application fee; meet all eligibility requirements at submission; IHMM approval and audit requirements apply.
Completion
Pass the CHMP examination and pay the annual fee to be issued the credential.
Eligibility
{"anyOf":[{"experience":"Responsibilities directly related to handling hazardous materials and/or waste in the workplace","relevantExperienceYears":5},{"documentation":"Copy of transcript or diploma","education":"Associate Level degree in applied science or a related field from an accredited college or university, such as hazardous materials management, environmental science, environmental management, physical or life science, or environmental technology","relevantExperienceYears":3}]}
Foreign Education
The current handbook requires foreign degrees to be documented as equivalent to a U.S. BS/BA with an equivalency statement from a recognized evaluating agency; a relevant additional accredited U.S. degree removes the need for that report. Preserve this published requirement rather than infer a foreign associate-degree exception.
Scheduling
After approval, purchase and schedule the examination using IHMM Authorization to Test at a Kryterion test center; no walk-ins. The approval is valid for 12 months. Available dates and times vary by test center. Remote online live proctored examinations are paused under the current handbook.
Training
No specific examination preparation or training is required; no course-attendance prerequisite is stated.

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
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