NEPPA Trainers Receive CUSP Blue Credentials

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Certified Utility Safety Professional Program Offers Utility-Specific Safety Credentials

The Utility Safety & Ops Leadership Network (USOLN) is pleased to announce that David Fabrizius, NEPPA Safety Director and William Hesson,NEPPA trainer,have received the Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) credential. They took part in the  Louisville, Ky. class that took the CUSP exam on October 6.

The CUSP program was developed by the USOLN to promote safety leadership in the utility industry by formally recognizing those individuals who meet specific eligibility requirements and pass the CUSP exam. The exam is designed to test a broad-based understanding of utility safety regulations, competencies and task-directed skills. CUSP certification encourages continued personal and professional growth in the practice of utility safety leadership and provides a national standard of requisite knowledge required for certification. CUSP certification is the only program that offers utility-specific safety credentials to meet the unique requirements of utilities and related utility contractors.
 
CUSP certification is a two-tiered, color-designated program. To be eligible for the CUSP Green - Safety Management program, an individual must have three years of safety experience in the utility industry and at least five years in an assumed safety position. The CUSP Blue  -  Operations Management, Supervisory and Foreman program requires three years of utility field experience and at least one year in an assumed safety position. All eligible individuals must pass either the CUSP Green or CUSP Blue exam in order to be certified.

Fabrizius and Hesson met the eligibility requirements for the CUSP Blue program and passed the exam to receive their CUSP Blue credentials.

"Successful completion of the CUSP Blue exam confirms a high level of knowledge in the utility safety discipline and allows the group from Northeast Public Power Association to use the CUSP credential," said Carla Housh, USOLN executive director. "We congratulate the Northeast Public Power Association employees on this significant accomplishment in their careers, which will only enhance their value to their employer and the industry. The USOLN is proud that David and William were some of the first individuals to take the step of becoming CUSPs."

Before taking the CUSP Blue exam, the group completed a comprehensive two-day safety leadership course offered by the USOLN. It is designed to enhance job safety knowledge and leadership skills, and to help prepare for the CUSP exam. While it is optional, the USOLN recommends that individuals planning to take the CUSP exam enroll in this valuable training course. For further information on the the two-day safety leadership course, the CUSP program and the exam schedule, visit www.usoln.org or call Carla Housh at 815-459-1796.

The Utility Safety & Ops Leadership Network is a group of utilities, contractors and communications providers working together to establish strong safety leadership through a reliable Certified Utility Safety Professional program, legislative and regulatory updates, and networking resources.