CSHM — Certified Safety and Health Manager

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Issuer: IHMM (Institute of Hazardous Materials Management)
Industry: Safety, Health & Environment
Domain: Safety Leadership & Management Systems
Level: Expert
Type: Certification · formal exam
Exam fee: $535 — verified 2026-10-14 · official price

Requirements

Experience: ASHM + 2 years, or safety bachelor's + 4 years, or any bachelor's + 5 years, or safety associate degree + 6 years of relevant experience

Renewal & maintenance

Valid for 5 years, 200 CMPs credits per cycle, $160/yr maintenance fee. Renew by earning CPE credits.

Annual maintenance fee USD 160 (single credential); 200 certification maintenance points every 5 years (100 from current job, 100+ from other activities); or recertify by exam (USD 360)

Recognition

IHMM safety management credential (alternative to the BCSP CSP route)

Related certifications

CMIOSH Chartered Member of IOSH
SMP Safety Management Professional

Career paths that include CSHM

Occupational Hygiene & Hazmat Technician — Mastery phase
Safety Professional (US / BCSP) — Mastery phase

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