Stephen Socoby Receives CUSP Green Credential

The Utility Safety & Ops Leadership Network (USOLN) is pleased to announce that Stephen Socoby of Northeast Public Power Association has received the Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) credential. He is part of the Burlington, Vt., class that took the CUSP exam on March 19. 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 experience in a dedicated safety/training role in the utility industry. The CUSP Blue - Operations Management, Supervisory and Foreman program requires three years of utility operations leadership experience and at least one year in role where safety activities are a part of your job description. All eligible individuals must pass either the CUSP Green or CUSP Blue exam in order to be certified.

Stephen met the eligibility requirements for the CUSP Green program and passed the exam to receive his CUSP Green credential.

"Successful completion of the CUSP Green exam confirms a high level of knowledge in the utility safety discipline and allows Stephen Socoby to use the CUSP credential," said Carla Housh, USOLN executive director. "We congratulate Stephen on this significant accomplishment in his career, which will only enhance his value to his employer, Northeast Public Power Association, and the industry.

Before taking the CUSP Green exam, he completed a comprehensive two-day Utility Safety Leadership Review 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 review.

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