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How to Train for and Pass the CIH Exam by Rustin Reed, PhD, CIH, CSP In all my years of teaching and helping prepare candidates for the Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) exam, I’ve never been asked, “Why should I get my CIH?” However, I’ve often asked students and candidates the inverse—why should they get their CIH credential? Our discussions t
We get this question quite often and our honest answer is “We don’t know.” We are honored that some of our clients believe we are the certifying body for some EH&S certifications, especially those we have exam prep courses for.
Benjamin Franklin once said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”
We are often asked “If I take your review course, am I guaranteed to pass the exam?” Our short answer is “No.”
Early in my safety and health career, I sat for the CIH and CSP as soon as I was qualified. After passing, I made a vow to myself that I would do whatever it takes to never have to sit for those exams again.
We frequently hear the question "what do I need to do become a CIH or a CSP or a CHMM?"
If you have asked this question, please continue reading. This post is for you.
This is an interesting question, especially around the career of occupational health and safety. I'm certain the meaning of a being a professional is as varied as the number of people that consider themselves professionals. However, there are probably a core set of values and ideas that resonate with the majority of professionals.
