To be a successful mine safety and health professional, you must possess a wealth of professional knowledge and experience to effectively perform your duties and keep others safe. The Certified Mine Safety Professional (CMSP) credential indicates to your peers and prospective employers that you have the experience, knowledge of domestic and international best practices and that you are dedicated to elevating safety and health standards on the job.
The CMSP exam will be offered:
To become a CMSP, you must:
*Degrees from accredited institutions may be substituted for experience. See the CMSP application or CMSP Candidate Handbook for more information on documentation that must accompany your application.
The content of the CMSP exam is based on the Body of Knowledge developed by the International Academy of Mine Safety & Health of SME (IAMSH of SME) and other industry subject matter experts. The exam covers both domestic and international best practices. The Body of Knowledge covers five primary domains including:
| # of exam questions | |
|---|---|
| Fundamental Knowledge of Science | 10 |
| Leadership, Organization | 15 |
| Safety, Health & Risk Management | 50 |
| Management Systems, Regulations & Assurance | 15 |
| Professional Skills, Conduct & Ethics | 10 |
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Fees to sit for the CMSP exam are as follows:
Payment must be received with your application. If you are not approved to sit for the CMSP exam, you will only be charged a $150 application fee.
Detailed information on the CMSP program including exam date and location, eligibility requirements, exam content and reference list, fees, policies and more can be found here.
The CMSP certification was designed in 1991 by a group of mining health and safety professionals who were committed to developing a bond for mine safety practitioners with a focus on education, group learning, and fostering innovation to achieve new and effective safety methods. SME acquired the responsibility for the CMSP credential in 2016. The new CMSP certification expands the accredited Body of Knowledge to include safety and health issues. The program is now administered by IAMSH of SME.