CHEMICAL HYGIENE OFFICER ONE-DAY COURSE

✔️ Live and recorded course available
✔️ Earn CEUs and a certificate
✔️ NEW! Two half-day format available
✔️ NEW! Recorded course includes optional "office hours" with an expert
2-Minute Sample of Online Course
How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) A new CHO or an "old" one, will find something to put to real use in this fast-paced presentation.

Chemical Hygiene Officer

Whether you are newly appointed as a CHO or have years of experience, this fast-moving seminar offers practical strategies you can put to use right away. Originally developed by Russ Phifer, Jim Kaufman, and George Wahl (RJG Associates) for the American Chemical Society's Division of Chemical Health and Safety, this course also serves as an official prep course for the National Registry of Certified Chemists (NRCC) CHO Certification Exam.

 

Topics:

  • Introduction
  • The Chemical Hygiene Officer
  • OSHA/EPA Regulations in the Lab
  • The OSHA Laboratory Standard
  • Chemical Hygiene Officer Responsibilities
  • Discussion Period
  • Lab Hazards and Control Methods
  • Chemical Hygiene Plan Development
  • Chemical Plan Implementation
  • CHO Responsibilities Beyond The Lab Standard
  • Resources for Chemical Hygiene Officers
  • Sample Test/Review
Chemical Hygiene Officer Notebook Cover
What You'll Get:

  • PDF seminar notebook
  • Certificate of completion
  • 0.7 Continuing Education Units (CEU's)
  • Graduate credit eligibility
  • ABIH CM points eligibility
  • Discounts future trainings, services, & pubs live and recorded webinars throughout the school year

Who Should Attend

  • Business Officers
  • Chemical Hygiene Officers
  • Environmental, Health & Safety Professionals
  • Lab Managers / Supervisors / Workers
  • Researchers
  • Risk Managers/ Operations Managers
  • Safety/Security Directors
  • School Administrators
  • Science, Art & Technology Educators

Whether you're just starting or leading the charge, you'll find resources tailored to your role.

chemical hygiene officer
“What I enjoyed most about the course was that it provided me with a comprehensive overview of the role of a Chemical Hygiene Officer and a clear understanding of OSHA standards. It helped me see the big picture of lab safety responsibilities and how various regulations come together to create a safe working environment.”
Te Cao

Biochem, Rockville, MD

“The instructor takes time to explain details of chemical safety that are often overlooked. His knowledge of the subject proves he is an expert, but he was able to present the topics in an approachable manner to newcomers.”
Isabella Priest

UNT Dallas

Online Courses

Includes optional live "office hours" with our experts.

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Up to $350 off regular price

Scheduled Courses:

Event Venue Date Description
How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer Mar. 31 (9 to 5 Eastern) (ZOOM) Virtual (Zoom Meeting)
  • March 31, 2026 9:00 am EDT

Scheduling issues? Get this course on video. How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) was developed for the ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety as a one-day prep course for the CHO Certification Exam (proctored by the National Registry of Certified Chemists (NRCC)). A sample CHO exam is included at the (more…)

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How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer Apr. 30 (9 to 5 Eastern) (ZOOM) Virtual (Zoom Meeting)
  • April 30, 2026 9:00 am EDT

Scheduling issues? Get this course on video. How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) was developed for the ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety as a one-day prep course for the CHO Certification Exam (proctored by the National Registry of Certified Chemists (NRCC)). A sample CHO exam is included at the (more…)

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How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer May 26 (9 to 5 Eastern) (ZOOM) Virtual (Zoom Meeting)
  • May 26, 2026 9:00 am EDT

Scheduling issues? Get this course on video. How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) was developed for the ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety as a one-day prep course for the CHO Certification Exam (proctored by the National Registry of Certified Chemists (NRCC)). A sample CHO exam is included at the (more…)

Register
How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer June 30 (9 to 5 Eastern) (ZOOM) Virtual (Zoom Meeting)
  • June 30, 2026 9:00 am EDT

Scheduling issues? Get this course on video. How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) was developed for the ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety as a one-day prep course for the CHO Certification Exam (proctored by the National Registry of Certified Chemists (NRCC)). A sample CHO exam is included at the (more…)

Register
How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer July 28 (9 to 5 Eastern) (ZOOM) Virtual (Zoom Meeting)
  • July 28, 2026 9:00 am EDT

Scheduling issues? Get this course on video. How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) was developed for the ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety as a one-day prep course for the CHO Certification Exam (proctored by the National Registry of Certified Chemists (NRCC)). A sample CHO exam is included at the (more…)

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How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer August 21 (9 to 5 Eastern) (ZOOM) Virtual (Zoom Meeting)
  • August 21, 2026 9:00 am EDT

Scheduling issues? Get this course on video. How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) was developed for the ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety as a one-day prep course for the CHO Certification Exam (proctored by the National Registry of Certified Chemists (NRCC)). A sample CHO exam is included at the (more…)

Register
How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer September 22 (9 to 5 Eastern) (ZOOM) Virtual (Zoom Meeting)
  • September 22, 2026 9:00 am EDT

Scheduling issues? Get this course on video. How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) was developed for the ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety as a one-day prep course for the CHO Certification Exam (proctored by the National Registry of Certified Chemists (NRCC)). A sample CHO exam is included at the (more…)

Register
How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer Oct. 29-30 (2 to 6 Eastern) (ZOOM) Virtual (Zoom Meeting)
  • October 29, 2026 2:00 pm EDT

Scheduling issues? Get this course on video. How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) was developed for the ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety as a prep course for the CHO Certification Exam (proctored by the National Registry of Certified Chemists (NRCC)). A sample CHO exam is included at the end (more…)

Register
How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer November 10 (9 to 5 Eastern) (ZOOM) Virtual (Zoom Meeting)
  • November 10, 2026 9:00 am EST

Scheduling issues? Get this course on video. How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) was developed for the ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety as a one-day prep course for the CHO Certification Exam (proctored by the National Registry of Certified Chemists (NRCC)). A sample CHO exam is included at the (more…)

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How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer December 9 (9 to 5 Eastern) (ZOOM) Virtual (Zoom Meeting)
  • December 9, 2026 9:00 am EST

Scheduling issues? Get this course on video. How to Be a More Effective Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) was developed for the ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety as a one-day prep course for the CHO Certification Exam (proctored by the National Registry of Certified Chemists (NRCC)). A sample CHO exam is included at the (more…)

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