Career Details

Certified Hazard Control Manager

Description

The CHCM designation, focuses on the importance of using management and hazard control principles to improve the safety and health of various types of organizations. CHCM holders work in various settings including, but not limited, to manufacturing, construction, mining, transportation, healthcare, government, education, consulting, insurance, compliance, risk management, and system safety. Organizations need professional hazard control managers that understand how safety and management principles support accident prevention and loss reduction efforts.

Certifying Organization

International Board for Certification of Safety Managers

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

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

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Healthcare Safety Professional

Certifying Organization

International Board for Certification of Safety Managers

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

WSO - Certified Safety Specialist

Certifying Organization

World Safety Organization

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems I

Certifying Organization

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies

Type

B - Advanced

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