Certified Mine Safety Professional
About
Overview
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.
Upcoming Events
Exam will be held from 8:30 am - 2:00 pm in the respective time zone.
Once application is submitted, a confirmation email will be sent with exam location details.
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SME Headquarters:
If you are unable to attend any of the exam dates listed above, please email cmsp@smenet.org to schedule an exam.
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Other Locations:
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Eligibility Requirement
To become a CMSP, you must:
- Have ten (10) years of mining experience, two of which must have been in mine safety/health*
- Be currently employed in a mining safety/health position*
- Pass a 100-question exam
- Pledge to abide by the CMSP Code of Conduct
*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.
Exam Content & Reference List
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 |
Download CMSP Body of Knowledge Download CMSP Exam References
Fees
Fees to sit for the CMSP exam are as follows:
- $650 - SME Member
- $950 - SME Nonmember
*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.
Candidate Handbook
Detailed information on the CMSP program including eligibility requirements, exam content and reference list, fees, policies and more can be found here.
History
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.
Top Reasons to Become a CMSP
- Advance Your Career: Position yourself with a credential focused on your passion as a mine safety and health practitioner.
- Enhance Your Knowledge: Make a commitment continuing education and continuous improvement.
- Stand Out: Stand out as a leader among your peers.
- Share Your Expertise: Help others and share best practices at events exclusively for health and safety practitioners.
- Improve Mine Safety & Health: Raise the bar of professionalism by effectively performing your duties and continuing to improve mine safety and health standards.