Career Details

Associate Safety and Health Manager

Description

IHMM's Associate Safety and Health Manager (ASHM) credential recognizes professionals who are recent Bachelor's degree graduates with a focus in health and safety-related fields. This credential puts the holder on the fast-track to the CSHM credential. With ASHM on your resume, you tell employers you're serious about a career in EHS Management.

Certifying Organization

Institute of Hazardous Materials Management

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

Certificates

Certificate name

WSO - Certified Governmental Safety Officer

Certifying Organization

World Safety Organization

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

WSO - Certified Governmental Safety Specialist

Certifying Organization

World Safety Organization

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

WSO - Certified Governmental Safety Technician

Certifying Organization

World Safety Organization

Type

C - Specialty

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