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Certified Utility Safety Professional®

WHAT IS THE CUSP?

The Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP) certification is the only program that offers safety credentials to utilities, related contractors and communication providers. Created by the Utility Safety & Ops Leadership Network (USOLN), the CUSP credential provides industry-wide professional recognition as a utility safety professional and provides employers the assurance of an individual’s broad knowledge, skills and abilities in the utility work environment when hiring or promoting.

EARNED WITH EXPERIENCE, WORN WITH CONFIDENCE

WHY SHOULD I EARN THE CUSP?

Increase Your Value Within Your Organization

Gain Industry-Wide Recognition as a Safety Professional

Expand Your Career Growth Opportunities

Employers are Seeking CUSP Candidates

Make Valuable Connections with Utility Safety Pros

  • The certification is terrific. It has given me credibility both in and outside of my organization. It’s been a win-win for both me and my organization.

    John Morton, CUSP, Willbros

  • I have been able to advance my career by having the CUSP. This credential greatly helps the employer know that I have the necessary skills in the utility industry.

    Chris Jessie, CUSP, MYR Group

  • The CUSP certification demonstrates that I met a standard of professional knowledge and reached a milestone in my professional development.

    Allen Hair, CUSP, Vectren

HOW DO I GET STARTED?

Click here to begin your journey toward achieving the esteemed CUSP credential today!

APPLY

Review and determine your CUSP eligibility, then complete the CUSP application.
Apply for the CUSP Exam

PREPARE

Take time to study. You can prepare for the CUSP exam by registering for the optional CUSP Prep or by reviewing the preparation materials on our website. Preparation is not required but strongly encouraged.
Study and Prepare

TEST

CUSP Candidates must take and pass the base exam and at least one endorsement exam in order to become certified.
Take & Pass CUSP Exam

EARN YOUR CUSP AND SPECIALIZE IN ONE OR MORE ENDORSEMENTS

Become part of a community of utility safety and operations professionals that advocates for a safe, secure and productive utility work environment.

BECOME A MEMBER!

Join a community of utility safety operations and leadership professionals that advocate for safe, secure and productive utility work environments.

USOLN Membership – $155/year

JOIN USOLN TODAY!
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Benefits include:

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USOLN MISSION STATEMENT

The Utility Safety & Ops Leadership Network (USOLN) serves as an advocate for a safe, secure and productive utility work environment and as a catalyst for the prevention of incidents. The USOLN provides utility companies and their contractor partners with a reliable certification, the Certified Utility Safety Professions (CUSP), legislative/regulatory updates, and networking resources

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