The NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Technician (CEST) was created in 2017 after discussions with electrical safety experts in a wide range of industries indicated a need for a credential that will help reduce risk to workers who are exposed to electrical hazards in the course of their job duties.
The NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Technician (CEST) is an electrical safety credential based on the 2018 edition of NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. Designed for electrical workers, HVAC technicians, solar and wind generator installer/maintainers, facilities management and maintenance personnel, and other skilled workers who are exposed to electrical hazards, CEST highlights an individual’s knowledge of and ability to apply the information found in NFPA 70E.
The goals of this program are to:
- promote electrical safety in workplace environments
- recognize and provide evidence of competence as related to the NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, 2018 Edition
- promote professional development
- ensure a uniform, fair process for certification that is accessible to everyone who is eligible
Program benefits
- Recognition as proficient in NFPA 70E practices and concepts
- Internationally recognized Certification by NFPA
- CEST certificate and hard hat sticker
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING DESIGNATION AS A QUALIFIED PERSON:
Per NFPA 70E Section 110.2(A)(1), designation as a Qualified Person involves factors such as training on equipment and work methods that can be specific to a work site, job function, or employer. Therefore, earning the CEST credential alone does not make the certificant a Qualified Person. It is the responsibility of an employer or governmental agency having jurisdiction to outline the specific requirements necessary to become a Qualified Person for any given job or site. Employers and others may include this certification as one part of the requirements to become a Qualified Person.
CEST materials
Reference materials
The exam is based on the 2018 edition of NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. It is the candidate’s responsibility to obtain this reference source for study purposes and to have present during the examination. It is the only reference source allowed in the examination room. If you would like to purchase this document, please go to the online catalog.