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Do I need an exam prep course?
This is a question you need to determine for yourself. We have put together some items to research and consider before answering that question. Please choose one of the following:
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How do I know if I need an exam prep course for the CHMM or CHMP?
The following are steps that will help you make that decision AND will help you succeed in your exam even if you do not take an exam prep course.
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How do I know if I need an exam prep course for the CIH?
The following are steps that will help you make that decision AND will help you succeed in your exam even if you do not take an exam prep course.
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How do I know if I need an exam prep course for ASP or CSP?
The following are steps that will help you make that decision AND will help you succeed in your exam even if you do not take an exam prep course.
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How many points/credits/hours is a course worth?
To determine what a certifying board or agency will award for a course or webinar, one has to contact the board or agency directly. Bowen Learning Network, Inc. (Bowen EHS' parent company) is accredited by the International Association for Continuing...
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Accredited Provider of CEUs
Bowen Learning Network, Inc. is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). Bowen Learning Network, Inc. complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of...
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Course Transfer, Cancellation, and Refund Policy
This article explains how cancellations, transfers and refunds work at Bowen EHS. This policy is part of the Member Agreement.
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Subscription Glossary - Premium Membership
What are the definitions of the terms are used by the Bowen EHS Premium Membership subscription process?
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How do I cancel my recurring subscription?
This can be done from your profile in the Bowen EHS Member Center.
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How do I update or remove my subscription payment method?
Sign in to the Bowen EHS Member Center, and look for My Membership on the side of the page. Click on "Manage Subscription", and a new window will open with your Premium Membership subscription details.
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How do I renew an expired or non-renewing membership?
This is all done from the Member Center.
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How do I switch subscription plans?
You can manage your Premium Membership subscription from the Bowen EHS Member Center. Sign in to your account, and look for My Membership on the side of the page. Click on "Manage Subscription", and a new window will open with your subscription details.
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How do I manage my subscription?
You can manage your Premium Membership subscription from the Bowen EHS Member Center. Sign in to your account, and look for My Membership on the side of the page (or at the bottom for narrow screens). Click on the "Manage Subscription" button, and a...
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How do I turn off the sound or change text size?
Each app has a control panel at the bottom of each screen. The buttons look like this:
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The Quiz Game won't install or update
Here are some things that may help you get a Quiz Game app installed or updated: Restart your device. (This is different than shutting off the screen. Search the internet if you're not sure how to do this for your device.) Connect to an unrestricted...
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What are Sections?
We offer some courses at different times and/or days to accommodate different schedules. Each offering is a section and covers all the course materials. You are free to attend the lectures from each section that fit your schedule. All lectures are...
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How does the Virtual Classroom work?
Find out how the Virtual Classroom makes it easier for you to learn and interact.
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What if I have special payment requirements?
I need a purchase order number / PO number on my invoice. You can enter a purchase order number during checkout. Look for the Purchase Order Number field under the Billing Information. Can I pay by check? Yes! Simply choose the Check / Pay Later /...
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Pass Rate Survey Process
We are frequently asked about the pass rate for our review courses. This led us to develop a process to determine the pass rate for our exam prep courses.
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Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Life Cycle Management: Corporate, Community and Organizational Planning and Preparedness
This book has two main sections. The first covers the regulatory framework dealing with hazardous materials, and the second is focused on programs for reducing risk and liability.
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Hazardous Materials: Managing The Incident (Fourth Edition)
Back in the 1980s, these authors introduced their copyrighted Eight-Step Process for managing hazmat incidents. Plenty has changed since then, which is why they're up to their fourth edition. It's a good read. By Gregory Noll and three other authors.
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Hazardous Materials Management Desk Reference (Third Edition)
This is billed as a "one-stop science, regulatory and management technical reference text." Be sure to pick up the latest edition so that you'll be up to date on the most recent regulatory changes. Published by the Alliance of Hazardous Materials...
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Managing Hazardous Materials: A Definitive Text
This book pretty much covers the whole breadth of the hazardous materials business. Combine this with your practical experience and you'll have a handle on practically everything you need to know. Published by The Institute of Hazardous Materials...
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How do I know when my Premium Membership expires?
It depends on two factors: a paid Premium Membership and enrollment in our courses that start with a year (i.e. 2016, 2017, etc.). Luckily, this is all pretty easy to figure out. The latest date that you can find is your expiration date.
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Which course can I repeat under the Bowen EHS Guarantee?
Online Review Participants: In the event you fail your exam, you may use our guarantee to repeat the same online review course at no additional cost. For example, if you attended the ASP® Online Review course and need to sit for your ASP® exam again,...
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Which ASP®-CSP® Course is right for me?
Bowen EHS offers three separate online reviews for the ASP® and CSP® certification exams administered by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP). Below are a few statements to help you determine which course will best meet your needs.
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About Bowen EHS
Founded in 2003, Bowen EHS is a premier provider of interactive online continuing education for professionals in occupational health, environmental health, and safety. Russell B. Bowen, CIH, CSP, our founder, started Bowen EHS to meet the needs of...
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How do I access solutions to the Quiz Game questions?
If you have Premium Membership, you can access the solutions to quiz questions through the links on the review screen after your game.
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Modern Industrial Hygiene Volumes 1, 2, & 3
The most comprehensive texts available on the current practice of industrial hygiene. Dr. Perkins has done an excellent job of editing the text so that there is minimal or no duplication between the chapters by the various authors. The contributors and...
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CHMM and CHMP Certifications - IHMM
The Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM), a not-for-profit organization founded in 1984, has been protecting the environment and the public’s health, safety, and security through the administration of credentials recognizing professionals...
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CIH Certification - BGC
The Board for Global EHS Credentialing (BGC) is the premier global credentialing body for professionals who protect and enhance the health, safety, and environment of people at work and in their communities. Established in 1960 as the American Board of...
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Free Study Questions
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What if I'm paying for someone else's course?
It is usually best to have the person registering fill out the first part of the registration. Once they get to the payment section, they can stop and send you the payment link that they received. Then you can enter in the billing information and pay....
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What if someone else is paying for my course?
Please start your registration for your course or membership. After you finish the first part, you will be sent a payment link via email and notified on your screen that it's time for billing and payment information. Stop registering and send the...
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Can I sign up for a course and pay later?
The short answer is yes. There are two caveats: early discounts and being fully registered for a course. Early Payment Discounts These discounts apply to the time of payment. If you pay after the early payment deadline, you will pay the regular amount....
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The Dose Makes the Poison
A new favorite toxicology text. Written in a clear and understandable style with the general public in mind, this book is an excellent introductory guide to the history, concepts, and practice of toxicology.
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Radiation Protection: A Guide for Scientists and Physicians
A great text on radiation. Good reference book for your library, but probably not the best investment in studying for the exam.
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Bioaerosols: Assessment and Control
A pretty decent text covering IH issues for bacteria, viruses and fungal species. Many IHs find themselves working with mold related issues. Another good reference source.
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Air Sampling Instruments for Evaluation of Atmospheric Contaminants
Describes the operation of most air sampling instruments. A good reference book for your library. A little pricey if you are only using it to study for the exam.
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The Noise Manual
The basic text for noise and hearing protection. A good investment for your IH library, but not absolutely necessary for the exam.
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Industrial Ventilation: A Manual of Recommended Practice for Design
The basic reference for ventilation. Recommend reading the first five chapters. You can pass the exam without owning this manual, but you will probably want a copy if you stay in the field for any length of time.
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Toxicology Principles for the Industrial Hygienist
This book provides an in-depth review of toxicology. It is an excellent source of information on a difficult subject for the exam.
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Recognition of Health Hazards in Industry: A Review of Materials and Processes
A great book describing health hazards in a variety of industries. Describes many of the industries where IH really got a strong start. Many of us no longer work in these industries, but there are still questions on the exam based on prevalent...
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Industrial Hygiene Reference & Study Guide
I call this the "Little White Book." It is a short list of facts and information on each industrial hygiene subject. It is great for reviewing information, but it won't help much if you haven't studied the material in another text.
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TLVs and BEIs: Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents and Biological Exposure Indices
A must have. Excellent source of information regarding the CIH exam. Recommend reading it cover to cover. Don't try to memorize TLVs, but you should understand the basis for TLVs. It also provides information on many IH subjects.
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The Industrial Environment - Its Evaluation and Control
This is considered to be the original "White Book." It was originally published by NIOSH and has been updated twice by the AIHA.
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Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene
Provides very basic information on most industrial hygiene topics. Relatively easy read. Do not recommend purchasing if you have a good library or already own The Industrial Environment: Its Evaluation and Control.
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Safety Management: A Human Approach
This is the first real safety management book that I've read. It is well written, and it is definitely worth reading if you are a safety professional or industrial hygienist. Many of the management theories are discussed in the text. This is an...
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Occupational Safety Calculations
A spiral bound book describing every equation on the previous exam formula sheet handout. Edited by faculty at the Harvard School of Public Health. A quick reference to review specific formulas.
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Accident Prevention Manual for Business and Industry: Administration and Programs
The National Safety Council accident prevention manuals cover most safety topics in reasonable detail. Great source of material in preparing for the exam.
