CSHM Criteria for Certification
Certification requires achievement of a passing grade on the CSHM examination. Candidates must meet all education and experience requirements before taking the examination. Candidates who possess a valid certification with similar education and experience requirements (such as a CSP or CIH) may be deemed to meet these education and experience criteria, and will not be required to submit transcripts. Additionally, individuals who meet the following criteria are eligible to sit for the CSHM exam upon completion and approval of the application package and submission of fees.
Graduate from a Board approved degree program
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Degree Accredited by a Member Organization of the Council on Higher Education Accreditation |
CSHM Experience Requirement |
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Board Approved Doctorate in Safety |
2 Years of Qualifying Experience Required |
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Board Approved Master's in Safety |
2 Years of Qualifying Experience Required |
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Board Approved Bachelor's in Safety |
2 Years of Qualifying Experience Required |
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Board Approved Associate in Safety |
5 Years of Qualifying Experience Required |
College or University Graduate in a Safety Related Field
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Degree Accredited by a Member Organization of the Council on Higher Education Accreditation |
CSHM Experience Requirement |
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Doctorate in Safety Related Field |
3 Years of Qualifying Experience Required |
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Master's in Safety Related Field |
3 Years of Qualifying Experience Required |
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Bachelor's in Safety Related Field |
4 Years of Qualifying Experience Required |
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Associate in Safety Related Field |
6 Years of Qualifying Experience Required |
College or University Graduate in Any Field
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Degree Accredited by a Member Organization of the Council on Higher Education Accreditation |
CSHM Experience Requirement |
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Doctorate Degree in Any Field |
4 Years of Qualifying Experience Required |
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Master's Degree in Any Field |
4 Years of Qualifying Experience Required |
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Bachelor's Degree in Any Field |
5 Years of Qualifying Experience Required |
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Associate Degree in Any Field |
ASHM Plus 2 Years Qualifying Experience Required |
Holder of a Certification, Designation or Certificate
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Designation or Certificate |
CSHM Experience Requirement |
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Certified Safety Professional (CSP) from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals |
Eligible to Sit for the CSHM Exam |
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Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) |
Eligible to Sit for the CSHM Exam |
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Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) Designation from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals |
3 Years of Qualifying Experience Required |
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CHST, OHST, or CLCS Designation from the Council on Certification of Health, Environmental, and Safety Technologists (CCEHST) |
ASHM Plus 2 Years Additional Qualifying Experience Required |
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CAIH Designation from the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) |
ASHM Plus 2 Years Additional Qualifying Experience Required |
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Safety Certificate Recognized by the ISHM Board |
Experience Requirements
- Full time professional safety and health management experience acceptable to the Institute requires position duties with 50% or greater safety and health management related activities.
- Two years of part time experience (25% or greater safety and health management related activities) may be substituted for one full time year
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