CUSP candidates are encouraged to prepare for the CUSP exam by reviewing the sample questions and other materials available below. While the CUSP exam is designed to test a candidate’s competence as a utility safety professional gained through experience and training throughout his/her career, reference materials are provided below to study as needed.
Develop a study plan several months before you plan to take your CUSP exam. This could include self-study, finding a study buddy or group, attending the Utility Safety Leadership Review, studying suggested reference materials and articles, or other methods. The key is to have a study plan and follow through with it.
References Materials for CUSP Canada
Exam Weighting Percentage = 38%
Fundamentals of Occupational Safety & Health - by Dr. Mark A. Friend & Dr. James P. Kohn
Supervisor's Safety Manual - 10th Edition
You've Just Been Made a Supervisor-Now What? - by Meredith Onion & Michael O'Toole
Human Performance Improvement Handbook - U.S. Department of Energy
Working Safe by E. Scott Geller
Exam Weighting Percentage = 30%
CAN-ULC S801 (Standard on electric utility workplace Electrical safety for generation, & T&D)
Exam Weighting Percentage = 10%
Lineman's and Cableman's Field Handbook - by Thomas Shoemaker & James Mack
Exam Weighting Percentage = 5%
ASTM 120-14A Standard Specification for Rubber Insulating Gloves
ASTM F496 Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Gloves & Sleeves
Exam Weighting Percentage = 5%
Canadian Common Ground Alliance – Best Practices
Canadian National Energy Board Regulations
Exam Weighting Percentage = 5%
CSA Z259 (Fall Protection)
CSA Z1006-10 Management of Work in Confined Spaces
CSA Z460 Control of Hazardous Energy
Exam Weighting Percentage = 5%
CLV Special Report - Canadian Health & Safety Compliance Issues, Third Edition by Dilys Robertson
Exam Weighting Percentage = 2%
CSA Z94.1 (Head Protection)
CSA Z94.3 (Eye & face)
CSA Z94.2 (Hearing Protection)
CSA Z195 (Footwear)
Canadian CUSP References Version 2, June 2016
Not Categorized Yet:
CAN-ULC S801 4.5.2.1 (Head Protection)
CAN-ULC S801 4.5.3.1 (Eye & face)
ASTM F2178 (Arc Flash – Eye & Face)
CAN-ULC 64182 (Full Body Arc Clothing)
ASTM F1959 (Testing for Arc Clothing Ratings)
ASTM F2621 (Response Characteristics & Design for finished products)
ASTM F2675 (Hand Protective Products – test methods)
NFPA 2112 (Standard on Flame Resistant Garments)
CAN-ULC 61482-2 (Live Working)
ASTM F1506 (Standard Performance Specifications for FR)
ASTM F1891 (Arc & FR Raingear)
CAN-ULC 60895 (Live Working Conductive Clothing)
ASTM F1117 (Dielectric Footwear)
CAN-ULC S508 (Extinguisher Testing & Rating)
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