As of 07/21/08, the CUSA exam is under standard review and will be unavailable until the revision is complete. Per CUSA practice, an approved applicant has one (1) year to take the exam. Should an applicant’s deadline for taking the exam occur before the revised examination is ready, please alert Pam Johnson and we will issue you a special extension. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions, please contact Pam Johnson at CUSA@nsc.org or 630-775-2097.

CUSA Certification

Basic CUSA Overview (.ppt, 3kb)
This 16-slide presentation clearly answers the questions: What is CUSA?, How do I apply and become CUSA certified?, How do I prepare for the exam?, and How do I annually renew my credentials?

Downloadable one-page CUSA Sell Sheet (.pdf, 423kb)
Print or email this one-page flyer that answers many CUSA frequently asked questions.

Introduction to the CUSA Application Review Request & Core Examination Process (.pdf, 32kb)
Eligibility begins with experience. CUSA certification requires five years of safety experience, three of which must be related to utility safety. Review the full criteria outlined in this document.

Frequently Asked Questions (.pdf, 26kb)

CUSA Application Review Request Form (.pdf, 95kb)
The CUSA Application Review Request ("CARR") form is required. It is available only as a download because submission requires appropriate signatures and documentation.

Successful completion of the CUSA exam confers certfication.

• CUSA Exam References (.pdf, 16kb)
  Suggested study materials.
• CUSA Knowledge Categories (.pdf, 28kb)
  Suggested areas for review.

CUSA Contact Hour Documentation (.pdf,60kb)
Maintaining CUSA certification requires completing 10 contact hours of continuing education annually. It is the responsibility of the safety professional to comply with this requirement by submitting the appropriate form and documentation upon renewal. CUSA Contact Hour Form...

CUSA Change of Information form (.pdf, 52kb)
Use this document to keep your contact information up-to-date.

CUSA Shirts

UPDATE: Exclusive NSC CUSA Shirt Order Information

CUSA shirts are now available for individual order directly through Creative Resources, the shirt vendor. When ordering your Exclusive National Safety Council CUSA Shirts, please note that Discover and American Express credit cards will no longer be accepted. Acceptable forms of payment include: check, money order, Visa, or MasterCard.

The shirts are currently available in Men’s and Women’s sizes in 3 styles: long-sleeved denim oxford, long-sleeved white oxford, and short-sleeved white polo, all with the embroidered NSC logo on the left sleeve, and the embroidered CUSA logo on the upper front left panel of the shirt (see image below). Please complete and submit the revised CUSA Shirt Order Form (1.6 MB) to place your order:

For questions regarding orders, contact Jackie Dornback at 1-847-635-7070.