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 November 12, 2020 





## ["Certification is a Waste of Time."](/about/news/entry/all/2020/11/12/certification-is-a-waste-of-time.html)

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The title of this blog post is something I have heard time and time again in a variety of different forums, Facebook groups, and LinkedIn posts. The conversation usually starts with someone asking for guidance on how to prepare for a certification, or which certification they should begin to pursue. Someone invariably will chime in and try to dissuade the poster from moving forward with getting a certification.

 

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 October 07, 2020 





## [Tox Tables for the CIH Exam](/about/news/entry/hexalent-connection/2020/10/07/tox-tables-for-the-cih-exam.html)

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#### Testing Pain

I was standing in line at the testing center, waiting for my turn to undergo the mental pain and anguish of an undergraduate science exam. The testing center at my university was an interesting place - it was quiet except for the occasional cough or shuffling of feet, and many swore they could smell the cortisol in the air.

 

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 September 30, 2020 





## [The ABC’s of the EHS Alphabet Soup: Part 2](/about/news/entry/hexalent-connection/2020/09/30/the-abc-s-of-the-ehs-alphabet-soup-part-2.html)

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How do I study for a certification exam? Do I need to pay for a review course? What are some good study resources to prepare? These are just a few of the questions I asked when I was preparing for my first certification exam, and that I have subsequently been asked by other professionals beginning their journal to certification. Here is what I have learned through the years as someone who has been successful with many certifications and actively is involved in preparing others to be successful.

 

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 August 24, 2020 





## [The ABC’s of the EHS Alphabet Soup: Part 1](/about/news/entry/hexalent-connection/2020/08/24/the-abc-s-of-the-ehs-alphabet-soup-part-1.html)

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I consider the Certified Safety Professional®, the Certified Industrial Hygienist, and the Certified Hazardous Materials Manager the EHS Triad of Certifications; individuals who have achieved these credentials have demonstrated knowledge across the main areas where EHS professionals often hold responsibility. Although credentials do not automatically make someone an outstanding safety professional, anyone who has spent any time in the environmental health and safety (EHS) field is well-aware that there are many EHS-related credentials available.

 

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 July 28, 2020 





## [Safety Professionals on the Interwebs](/about/news/entry/hexalent-connection/2020/07/28/safety-professionals-on-the-interwebs.html)

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I’m pretty active in social media and participate in a few safety groups on Facebook and LinkedIn. Although I prefer LinkedIn due to the quality of posts and the value of the discussions, I do spend time in some Facebook groups dedicated to safety “professionals.” I use the term lightly because some of the conversations and opinions I see being shared are anything but professional some are downright scary.

 

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 July 20, 2020 





## [Safety in the World of Covid-19](/about/news/entry/all/2020/07/20/safety-in-the-world-of-covid-19.html)

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Back in early January, I started watching what was going on in China with an outbreak of a novel virus. At the time, it got a bit of a mention on the news here and there. But it was there, and we were here, so no big deal; nothing to worry about. Fast forward to late March, and the world of a Safety Professional seems to have changed quite a bit in response to what we now know as SARS-CoV-2.

 

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 July 08, 2020 





## [Changes to the CHMM Exam Blueprint](/about/news/entry/news/2020/07/08/changes-to-the-chmm-exam-blueprint.html)

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The only thing constant in life is change, and this rule applies equally to the various certification exams that you might be preparing for. In October 2019, the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) announced a new blueprint for the Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) exam. The current blueprint, which has been in effect since July 2013, was reviewed and a Job Task Analysis (JTA) performed. This JTA involved current CHMMs providing feedback on what tasks and skills are necessary for a minimally qualified hazardous materials manager to be competent.

 

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 February 07, 2018 





## [Bowen Learning Network Becomes Accredited Provider of IACET CEUs](/about/news/entry/news/2018/02/07/bowen-learning-network-becomes-accredited-provider-of-iacet-ceus.html)

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We are proud to announce Bowen Learning Network is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). Bowen Learning Network complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, Bowen Learning Network is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.

 

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 January 23, 2018 





## [The Importance of Maintaining Your EHS Certification](/about/news/entry/hexalent-connection/2018/01/23/the-importance-of-maintaining-your-ehs-certification.html)

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You worked hard to earn your EH&amp;S certification and now you’re in maintenance mode. However, you may be finding it difficult to work full-time, be available for your family and friends *and* have enough time to maintain your certification.

 

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 November 28, 2017 





## [Just Keep Swimming to Shore Up Your CIH Designation](/about/news/entry/hexalent-connection/2017/11/28/just-keep-swimming-to-shore-up-your-cih-designation.html)

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You've been studying for the CIH exam for months on end. Maybe you think you can't take one more stroke or read one more sample question. Maybe your brain is clouded like murky water and you can't get through the sea of anemone jumbling your thoughts. As Dory sings in the film, ***Finding Nemo**,* "Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming, swimming, swimming." That's Dory-speak for keep on truckin', keep the faith, and keep your eyes on the prize.

 Keep reading as Sonia Lal, a Bowen EHS client, tells her story about how she just kept swimming, swimming, and swimming....

 

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 November 17, 2017 





## [What Do Scores on Practice Exams Indicate?](/about/news/entry/hexalent-connection/2017/11/17/bowen-quizzes-vs-datachem.html)

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 October 30, 2017 





## [Exam Strategies to Help Reduce Stress](/about/news/entry/hexalent-connection/2017/10/30/exam-strategies.html)

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You might be preparing to take the comprehensive exam for the Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), the Associate Safety Professional (ASP), the Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or the Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) certification. You studied all the rubric topics or subject matter, practiced with hundreds of sample exam questions, and memorized your flashcards. Now your exam date is looming, and you might not feel ready. Having an exam day strategy can help reduce your stress.

 

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 September 28, 2017 





## [Steps to ASP® and CSP® Certification](/about/news/entry/hexalent-connection/2017/09/28/steps-to-asp-and-csp-certification.html)

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 September 15, 2017 





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Learning a new discipline or grasping a new concept isn't always easy for most of us. To really understand the new concept or idea, one must, well….. practice, practice and practice some more. There are a few things we can master the first time we are presented with the information, but most of the time, we must go through the material again and again and again. (And maybe some more.)

 

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 September 05, 2017 





## [Maintaining the Integrity of EHS Certification Exams](/about/news/entry/hexalent-connection/2017/09/05/keeping-the-integrity-of-the-ehs-certification-exams-1.html)

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 August 23, 2017 





## [How Russ Passed The CSP Exam](/about/news/entry/hexalent-connection/2017/08/23/how-russ-passed-the-csp-exam.html)

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