Certified Utility Safety Professional

The Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) certification program is the only program that offers safety leadership credentials to utilities, related contractors and communication providers.

The CUSP program offers two levels of certification. The CUSP-Blue is intended for front-line safety leaders, typically (but not limited to) Supervisors, Foreman and Operations Management. The CUSP-Green certification is intended for Utility Safety Directors and Managers.

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CUSP – THE DEFINING BENCHMARK IN UTILITY SAFETY

If you have dedicated your career to providing safety and operations leadership in the utility industry, now is the time to enhance your professional status with the CUSP certification. Join a distinguished group of hundreds of individuals who have demonstrated their job safety knowledge.

The CUSP program is operated by the Utility Safety & Ops Leadership Network – USOLN. To learn more about this fast growing, highly respected program, please click the link to be redirected to usoln.org

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In partnership, employers and employees promote a culture where safe utility work practices are the standard.

CUSP GREEN

SAFETY MANAGEMENT

3 years of safety experience in a dedicated safety/training role in the utility industry

RECOMMENDED: To attend the optional Utility Safety Leadership Review offered by the iP Institute.

CUSP BLUE

OPS MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY & FOREMAN

3 years of utility operations leadership experience
At least 1 year in a role where safety is a part of your job, e.g. tailboards, safety committees, safety meetings

RECOMMENDED: To attend the optional Utility Safety Leadership Review offered by the iP Institute.

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“The CUSP Certification demonstrates that I met a standard of professional knowledge and reached a milestone in my professional development. I feel like the CUSP certification demonstrates my commitment to continuing professional development, and I gained a sense of personal and professional achievement.”
Allen Hair, CUSP, Vectren