What is the Certified Hazard Control Manager?

The Certified Hazard Control Manager is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Leadership & Management.

How long does this certification take?

The programme is 10 Week and can be completed at your own pace through our self-paced online option, or alongside live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are internationally recognised and carry CPD credits, making them valuable for career advancement worldwide.

What level is this certification?

This is a Intermediate Level certification, suitable for professionals with relevant experience or background in the field.

You can enrol by emailing info@leadership.co.ke, contacting us via WhatsApp at +254 722 223 084, or filling the enrolment form below.

Certified Hazard Control Manager (CHCM) | Online Certification

Executive Summary

Certified Hazard Control Manager

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Hazard Control Manager (CHCM) delivers a rigorous Intermediate-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in occupational safety, health and workplace wellbeing.

This 10 Week programme is structured around ISO 45001, OSHA and recognised occupational health and safety standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CHCM holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification

Certified Hazard Control Manager

Acronym

CHCM

Who Should Enrol?

Safety and Health Officers
HSE Managers and Supervisors
Site and Operations Safety Leads
Risk and Compliance Practitioners

Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

All study materials and study guide
Access to GLI online learning portal
Online examination and assessment
Digital certificate and digital badge
Physical certificate (shipped to you)
CPD credits for professional bodies
GLI alumni network membership
Facilitator and tutor support
Resource downloads and reference library
Automatic enrolment confirmation

Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex occupational safety functions

Career Advancement

Accelerate your career towards senior HSE and safety-leadership roles

Strategic Thinking

Build the strategic thinking, analysis and execution skills of world-class leaders

Organisational Impact

Design and implement occupational safety systems that drive performance and measurable results

Personal Excellence

Develop emotional intelligence, resilience and authentic executive presence

Global Employability

Qualify for occupational safety roles across construction, energy, manufacturing, marine and industrial operations worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Hazard Control Management

✦Hierarchy of Controls

✦PPE as a Risk Control

✦Biological Hazard Controls

✦Behavioural Safety Controls

✦Hazard Control Inspections

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Hazard Control Manager · module 20 is the capstone

1

Hazard Control Management

Control measures and the hierarchy of control · Hazard and risk assessment · Designing a safety programme or control · Ventilation and exposure control

2

Hazard Identification Systems

Hazard identification and risk assessment in practice · Hazard identification techniques · Disease identification, epidemiology and control · Chemical safety and the safety data sheet

3

Workplace Risk Assessment

Risk and vulnerability assessment · Risk assessment: identifying what can go wrong and deciding what to do · Control environment and risk assessment · Organisational maturity, assessment and improvement programmes

4

Hierarchy of Controls

The hierarchy of controls · The hierarchy of control applied to health hazards · The hierarchy of control · Contractor and visitor safety

5

Engineering Controls

Technology governance and change control · Version control and collaboration · Control monitoring and reporting · Input sourcing and quality control

6

Administrative Controls

Administrative systems: records, workflow and office operations · IT governance and technology control frameworks · Internal control design and testing · Control design, testing and the evidence of operation

7

PPE as a Risk Control

Command, control and situational awareness · Access and key control · Access control, screening and visitor management · Ground control and strata management

8

Chemical Hazard Controls

Chemical hazards and hazardous substances · Risk assessment and safety planning · Risk, protective and social factors · Managing engagement risk and professional liability

9

Physical Hazard Controls

Physical hazards: noise, vibration, radiation · Physical agents: noise, vibration, heat and radiation · Climate risk, forecasting and resilient practices · Health and safety in water works

10

Biological Hazard Controls

Biological and ergonomic hazards · Industry and business risk · Concentration and sector risk · Trade finance instruments and documentary risk

11

Ergonomic Hazard Controls

Ergonomics: fitting the work to the worker · Safety stock and reorder points · Compliance risk assessment: where the organisation is most likely to breach · Electrical safety and isolation

12

Environmental Hazard Controls

Housing, hygiene and environmental management · Project governance and risk · Compliance risk assessment, monitoring and corrective action · Early warning systems: from detection to action by the people at risk

13

Behavioural Safety Controls

Safety culture and behavioural safety · Safety culture and leadership · Safety leadership, culture and behavioural safety · Fraud risk, prevention and detection

14

Control Effectiveness Evaluation

Evaluation design: attribution, comparison and honest claims · Risk appetite and tolerance in practice · The three lines model and who actually owns risk · Risk appetite translated into usable limits

15

Corrective Action Management

Incident investigation and corrective action that holds · Root cause analysis and corrective action on the line · Contractor safety management · Safety management systems (ISO 45001)

16

Hazard Control Inspections

Fire risk assessment · Predictive safety analytics · Automation and safety technology · Safety culture and climate

17

Safety Performance Indicators

Indicators and KPIs: designing measures that survive contact with people · Indicators: choosing what to measure and what it will tell you · Risk appetite and enterprise risk · Risk management and contingencies

18

Worker Participation in Hazard Control

Managing underperformance and risk · Risk assessment and prioritisation · Supplier financial and operational risk · Geopolitical and disruption risk

19

Hazard Control Programme Auditing

Audit and control automation · Respiratory protection: selection, fit and the programme around it · Risk, compliance and audit · Audit risk and materiality

20

Hazard Control Management Capstone

Capstone scoping: a real HSE challenge · Safety management systems: the structure that makes safety routine · Crowd safety and event security · Travel risk, journey management and executive protection

Professional ElectivesModules 21–30 · common to all GLI certifications · broaden your professional range

21

Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation

Vision, purpose and translating direction into work · Audience-centred communication and message structure · Executive leadership: the board interface and enterprise stewardship · Persuasive structure: framing, evidence and the ask

22

Leadership and Team Effectiveness

Leadership identity, style and the limits of style · Leadership assessment, feedback and continuous self-review · What critical reasoning is and what it is not · Situational and adaptive leadership

23

Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning

Creativity and critical-thinking development · Analytical techniques and bias · Evidence-based improvement · Problem framing: symptoms, definition and scope

24

Professional Decision-Making

Managerial decision-making, bias and decision rights · Escalation and decision-making · Decision support: briefs, options and judgement under pressure · Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs

25

Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management

Negotiation preparation: interests, options and the walk-away · Power, followership and organisational politics · Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation · Concessions, anchoring and the shape of a bargain

26

Project and Execution Management

Proposals, bids and the business case · Project roles and the project manager · Developing the project business case · Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems

27

Financial Literacy for Professionals

Financial reporting standards and their application · Financial management for the operating manager · Liquidity, funding and balance sheet management · Management accounting: costing, budgeting and decision support

28

Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals

Digital workplace, collaboration and user support · Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools · Tools for interaction and collaboration · Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation

29

Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability

Ethical leadership: integrity, tolerated behaviour and moral courage · Ethics, conduct and speaking up · Business development risk, ethics and integrity · AI for managers: adoption, oversight and governance

30

Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth

Emotional competence: awareness, regulation and expression · Self-awareness, strengths and the accuracy of self-image · Emotional intelligence and self-regulation · Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules · 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

Establish a comprehensive understanding of Certified Hazard Control Manager principles aligned with ISO 45001, OSHA and recognised occupational health and safety standards
Apply evidence-based methods to improve occupational safety, health and workplace wellbeing
Master hazard identification and risk assessment and occupational health, hygiene and wellbeing
Apply safety management systems and compliance and incident investigation and emergency preparedness in real-world settings
Lead risk management, quality and compliance relevant to your field
Design stakeholder engagement and professional communication strategies
Use data-driven decision-making and performance-measurement tools effectively
Apply internationally recognised best practice to advance your career in occupational safety

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CHCM certification?

The Certified Hazard Control Manager is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Hazard Control Manager, culminating in the capstone “Hazard Control Management Capstone”, plus 10 professional elective modules common to all GLI certifications. Candidates study through the online portal, submit the capstone project and sit a final examination; those who pass receive a verifiable certificate carrying a unique certificate ID.

Who should enrol in the CHCM?

This certification is ideal for Safety and Health Officers, HSE Managers and Supervisors, Site and Operations Safety Leads and Risk and Compliance Practitioners, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in occupational safety, health and workplace wellbeing with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CHCM certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 10 Week and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CHCM internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with ISO 45001, OSHA and recognised occupational health and safety standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CHCM certification?

The Certified Hazard Control Manager is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 349 and Live Virtual at USD 549. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CHCM certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CHCM?

The Certified Hazard Control Manager is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CHCM?

The Certified Hazard Control Manager carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CHCM while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CHCM?

Graduates progress towards senior HSE and safety-leadership roles. The CHCM strengthens your expertise in occupational safety, health and workplace wellbeing and positions you for advancement across construction, energy, manufacturing, marine and industrial operations.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

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The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

HSE Director

Private Sector

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GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

Safety Manager

NGO Sector

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I earned my CHCM while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Site Safety Lead

Government

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Certification at a Glance

Who Should Enrol?

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Programme Modules

What You Will Achieve

How to Get Certified

Common Questions

What Our Alumni Say

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