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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4AboutNEIEPandtheRiggerandSignalPersonAdvisoryGroup(RSAG) . . 4PurposeoftheCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4StatementofNon-Discrimination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Application Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4ApplicationDetails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5PostmarkDeadlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5EligibilityRequirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5SchedulinganExaminationAppointment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6ExamSites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Special Circumstances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6IncompleteApplications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Cancellation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

The Examinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6ExaminationFormats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7AmericanswithDisabilitiesAct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Preparing for the Examinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7ContentOutline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7AuthoritativeReferencesList . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7StudyingfortheExamination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

On the Day of the Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8TestAdmissionProcedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8PracticalExaminations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8TestingSiteRules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Dismissal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9InclementWeather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9ExaminationIrregularities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10HandlingofTests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

After the Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10NotificationofResults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Results–Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Results–Failing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Retesting:CandidateFails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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ComplaintsPolicy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11AppealsPolicy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Certificants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12AppropriateUseoftheCertification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12RequestforDuplicateCertificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12MaintainingYourCertification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Recertification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Logo&MarkUseRestrictionsGuidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14ListofForms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14ApplicationChecklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15CertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2)Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16EligibilityRequirementsVerificationStatement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17OntheJobHoursVerificationStatement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18CandidateApplicationStatement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19CandidateConfidentialityAgreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20CandidateCodeofProfessionalConduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Logo&MarkUseRestrictionsAgreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22ChangeofAddressForm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23ADAAccommodationRequest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24DocumentationofDisability-RelatedNeedsbyQualifiedProvider. . . . . . . . . 25DuplicateCertificationRequestForm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26ComplaintForm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Overview

About NEIEP and the Rigger and Signal Person Advisory Group (RSAG)TheNationalElevator IndustryEducationalProgramwas founded in1967 toprovideaprogramof continuingeducationand training in thebasic, intermediate,andadvancedskillsnecessary tomaintainaknowledgeableandproductiveelevator industryworkforce.NEIEPprovides thebeneficiariesof theNationalElevator IndustryEducationalProgramTrustwiththemostcomprehensive,industry-specifictechnicaleducationforthecraftoftheElevatorConstructor.

NEIEPbeganofferinga“Qualified”RiggingandSignalingtrainingandqualificationprogramtoIUECmembersin2011.

In2012, theRSAGwasestablished todevelopaseparate,morecomprehensiveCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2)examination.

Purpose of the Certified Signal Person and Rigger Levels 1 & 2 (CSPR-1/CSPR-2)ThepurposesoftheCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2)Programareto:

• PromotesignalpersoncompetencyandasaferworkenvironmentforInternationalUnionofElevatorConstructors(IUEC)Members.

• OrganizeandimplementacomprehensiveprogramforthequalificationofIUECriggerandsignalpersons.• Promotethedevelopmentofknowledgeandskillsofthoseelevatorconstructorswhorequirecertificationtoperformriggingworkintheindustry.

Statement of Non-DiscriminationInadministeringthecertificationprogram,weadheretoprinciplesoffairnessanddueprocessandendorsetheprinciplesofequalopportunity.TheRSAGshallnotdiscriminateordenyopportunitytoanyoneonthegroundsofgenderorgenderidentity,age(40orolder),religion,nationalorethnicorigin,maritalstatus,military/veteranstatus,sexualorientation,statusasanindividualwithadisability,race,color,sex,arrestrecord,geneticinformation,oranyotherlegallyprotectedstatus.

Application Process

OverviewThestepsoftheapplicationprocessfortheCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2)Programareasfollows:

1. SubmityourapplicationalongwiththerequireddocumentstotheCertificationDirectoratleast30dayspriortoyourdesiredtestingdate.

2. Within10businessdaysofreceiptofyourapplication,theCertificationDirectorwillsendyouan“authorizationtotest”letterconfirmingyoureligibilitystatusandanexaminationschedule.

3. Youmustsendanemailorcalltheprovidednumbertoconfirmyourexaminationappointment.4. Taketheexamsatyourconfirmedlocationanddate/time.5. Theexamswillbegradedonsiteandthosewhopasstheexamwillbeawardedatemporarycard.Within30

businessdaysoftheexamdate,theCertificationDirectoronbehalfofSchemeCommitteewillapproveyourcertificationandyouwillbemailedapermanentcardandaDetailedExamReport.Yourcardisvalidforfiveyearsaftertheexamdate.

6. Within30businessdaysoftheexamdate,theCertificationDirectorwillsendindividualswhodidnotpasstheexamaDetailedExamReportindicatingareasrecommendedforfurtherstudy.

7. Candidateswhodonotpassalloranyportionsoftheexaminationontheirfirstattemptshallbegiventheopportunitytore-taketheexamwithinsixmonths.CandidatesmustinformtheCertificationDirectoroftheir

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intenttore-taketheexamwithinonemonthofthedaytheyfailedtheexam.

Eachofthesestepsisexplainedingreaterdetailintheremainderofthishandbook.

Application DetailsYoumaycompleteeitheranelectronicorapaperapplication.Theelectronicversionoftheapplicationisavailableonthewebsitehttp://www.elevatorcspr.org

Whetheryouchoosetocompletetheelectronicorpaperversionoftheapplication,acompletedapplicationwillrequirethefollowing:

• CompletedCSPRApplicationContactInformation• CopyofCertificateofCompletionfromaRiggingandSignalingpreparationcourse(oftheirchoice)completedwithin twelvemonthsof theapplicationdate (ifapplicable).Please note that if you are enrolled or have planned to enroll in a course that ends after your application submission date, you must bring your certificate of completion with you on the day of the exam; without it, you won’t be able to take the test.

• SignedEligibilityRequirementsVerificationStatement• SignedCandidateApplicationStatement• SignedCandidateConfidentialityAgreement• SignedCandidateCodeofProfessionalConduct• SignedLogo&MarkRestrictionsofUseAgreement• ADAAccommodationRequest(Ifapplicable)• DocumentationofDisability-RelatedNeedsbyQualifiedProvider(Ifapplicable)

All feesassociatedwith theCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2 (CSPR-1/CSPR-2)programarecoveredbytheeducationalbenefityourIUECmembershipprovides.Therearenoadditionalout-of-pocketfeesforeligiblecandidates.

Alltheapplicationmaterialsandformsareavailableatthebackofthishandbookintheformssection.

Postmark DeadlinesAllapplicationsfortheCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2)programareconsideredonarollingbasis.Applicationsareacceptedyearroundandtherearenoassociateddeadlines.

Eligibility RequirementsApplicantsareeligibletotaketheCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2)examinationuponsuccessfullydocumentingthefollowingrequirements:

• IUECBenefitsEligibility• Completion of a preparation course inRigging andSignaling (of their choice)within twelvemonths of theapplicationdate,orproofofenrollmentinapreparationcourse.(ThismaybeanyRiggingandSignalingprepcourseoftheapplicant’schoosing.)

Documentationofeligibilitymustaccompanyacandidate’sapplication.Thedocumentationformisavailableattheendofthishandbookinthesectiontitled“Forms”.

Scheduling an Examination AppointmentWithin10businessdaysofthereceiptofyourapplication,theCertificationDirectorwillsendyouan“authorizationtotest”letteroremailconfirmingyoureligibilitystatusandtestingdate.Yourauthorizationtotestletterwillserveasyourconfirmationofyourexamdate,time,andlocation.Youwillreceivenofurthernoticeofconfirmation.

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FeesAllcostsforthisprogramarecoveredbytheeducationalbenefityourIUECmembershipprovides.Therearenoadditionalout-of-pocketfeesforeligiblecandidates.

Exam SitesCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2)examsareadministeredatlocationsthroughouttheUnitedStates.Yourauthorizationtotestletterwillprovideinformationaboutthelocationofyourtest.

Special Circumstances

Incomplete ApplicationsIncompletepaperapplications,alongwithalldocumentationsubmitted,willbereturnedtotheapplicant.Incompleteon-lineapplicationswillbenotifiedviae-mail,withinstructionstogobackandcomplete.

CancellationIfacandidaterequestscancellationofascheduledexamdateforanyreason,eligibilityinformationwillhavetobere-submittedbeforetheyarescheduledforanalternatedate.Anewauthorizationtotestletterwillbeissuedforthecorrecttestdate.

The Examinations

Examination Formats The Certified Signal Person and Rigger Levels 1 & 2 (CSPR-1/CSPR-2) examination consists of a written(computer-based)testofmultiple-choicetypequestionsand2practicalexaminationswhichrequirecandidatestodemonstratephysicalriggingandsignalingtasks.Inordertoreceivethecertification,candidatesmustpassthewrittenandthepracticalexamswithinthesameexaminationtestingperiod.

To receive a Level 1 certification (CSPR-1), the following must be passed:• Level1cutscoreonwritten(computer-based)exam• Signalingpracticalexam• Level1practicalriggingscenarios

To receive a Level 2 certification (CSPR-2), the following must be passed:• Level1&Level2cutscoreonwritten(computer-based)exam• Signalingpracticalexam• Level1&Level2practicalriggingscenarios

Themaximumtimeforthewrittenportionoftheexamis150minutes.Thewrittenexamisautomaticallyscored.CandidateswhocompletethewrittenexamatLevel1willthenattemptthepracticalexamswithinthesametestingperiod.

Thetimelimitfordemonstratingeachsignalis30seconds;theminimumpassingscoreforthesignalingpracticalis19outof21correctsignals.Thetimelimitfordemonstratingeachriggingtaskisbetween10and25minutes.FortheLevelIportionofthepracticalriggingexam,acandidatemustreceiveaminimumpassingscoretoachieveCSPR-1status.CandidatesmustcompletetheLevel2portionofthewrittentesttotaketheLevel2portionoftheriggingpracticalexam.FortheLevel2portionofthepracticalriggingexam,acandidatemustreceiveaminimumpassingscoretoachieveCSPR-2status.

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certificationcard.ApermanentcardwillbeissuedbytheCertificationDirectoronbehalfofSchemeCommitteeandmailedtotheaddressprovidedoncertificantsapplication.

LanguageTheexaminationsareofferedinEnglishonly.

Americans with Disabilities ActSpecial arrangements shall be provided to eligible candidates with a disability (as defined by Title III of theAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct)whosubmitwiththeircertificationapplication,awrittenexplanationoftheirneedsalongwithappropriatemedicaldocumentation.Formsforapplicationsforaccommodationsareincludedunderthe“Forms”sectionlaterinthishandbook.

Preparing for the Examinations

Content OutlineThefollowingisabasiccontentoutlinefortheknowledgethatwillbetestedonthewrittenandpracticalexaminations.ThesearealltopicsthatweredeterminedtobeessentialtoRiggingandSignalingfortheElevatorConstructor.

ThecourseyouattendonRiggingandSignalingshouldcoverthesetopicsindetail.

1. Knowledgeofdifferenttypesofconstructioncranes(e.g.,trolley,tower,track,wheel-based),howtheyoperate,theirloadcapacities,etc.

2. Knowledgeofsafetyproceduresforconstructioncranelifting.3. Theabilitytodeterminewhichmovements(e.g.,boomin,raiseload)acraneshouldmakewhenliftingaload.4. Knowledgeofhowtomakecorrecthand/armsignalstocraneoperator.5. Knowledgeofhowtomakecorrectvoicesignalstocraneoperator.6. Knowledgeofsaferiggingprocedures.7. Theabilitytodetermineacorrectriggingsetupforapickorlift(e.g.,determineoptimalanglesofchokers/

slings,whethertousenylonormetalchoker,createabalancedload,etc.)8. Skillatcorrectlyaffixingriggingdevices(e.g.,chokers,shackles,clevices)toaloadand/orcraneinpreparation

forlifting.9. Theabilitytodeterminetheneededcapacityforriggingmaterialsbasedonsize/weightoftheload.

Authoritative References ListTheRiggingandSignalingAdvisoryGroup (RSAG)utilizedseveral industry-approved instructionaldocumentswhenwritingtestquestionsandformulatinganswerkeysandcriteria.Foreachtestquestionthatutilizedasource,theexactspecificationsofthesourcewereidentified(e.g.,sourcename,chapter,pagenumber,appendix,etc.).

Asamplelistingofsourcesincludes,butnotlimitedto:

• OSHA1926.1407• OSHA1926.1048• CrosbyGroup,UsersGuide• CrosbyGroupHeavyLiftChart• ASMEB30

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Studying for the ExaminationTobeeligible to take theexam,allapplicantsare required tohave takenapreparationcourse inRiggingandSignaling(oftheirchoice)withintwelvemonthsoftheapplicationdate.

Thereareavarietyofthingsyoucandotoprepareyourselfforthetest:

• ReviewthestudymaterialsfromthecourseonRiggingandSignalingyouhaverecentlycompleted• ReviewtheContentOutlineandAuthoritativeReferencesList.• Practicedemonstratingthe21basicsignals.• Practiceevaluatingthesignalpersontasksasothersperformthem.

Whetheronyourownorwithastudygroup,therearemanyengagingthingsyoucandotoprepareyourselffortheexamination.

On the Day of the Examination

Test Admission ProceduresCandidatesmust report to the test site no later than fiveminutes before the posted start time of the exam.Candidatesmustbeontherostertotestandagovernment-issuedphotoID(suchasavaliddriver’slicense)withcandidate’snameonit.ThenameonthephotoIDmustmatchthenameontheroster.

Candidateswhoarenotonthetestroster,don’thaveaphotoID,orthosewhoarrivemorethan5minutesafterthepostedstarttime,willNOTbepermittedtoenterthetestcenter.

Seatingofthecandidates,distributionoftestmaterials,andtestinginstructionswillbeginatfiveminutesafterthepostedstarttimeoftheexam.Thetotalwritten(computer-based)testingtimeis150minutes.Additionaltimehasbeenallowedforinstructions.Youcanexpecttoleavethewritten(computer-based)testingsiteatapproximately21/2hoursafterthepostedstarttimefortheexam.Therearenoscheduledbreaks.

Practical ExaminationsPracticalExaminationsareconductedonthesamedayaswritten(computer-based)examinations.Aminimumbreakbetweenthewritten(computer-based)examandthepracticalexamwillbe30minutes;however,thelengthofthebreakmaybelongerifcandidatescompletethewritten(computer-based)exambeforetheallottedtime,orifthereareothercandidateswaitingtotakethepracticalportionsoftheexam.

Theon-siteadministratorwillprovidedirectionstothepracticalexaminationareasofthetestingsite.Candidatesmustreporttothepracticaltestingareasnolaterthan5minutesbeforetheirdesignatedstarttimeforthepracticalexam.Candidatesmustbeontherosterandhaveagovernment-issuedphotoID(suchasavaliddriver’slicense)withcandidate’snameonit.ThenameonthephotoIDmustmatchthenameontheroster.

Instructionswillbegivenbeforethestartofthepracticalexam.Candidateswillbetestedoneatatime.

For the Signal Person Practical portion of the exam, the on-site administrator will ask each candidate todemonstratesignalpersontasks.Thetimelimitforeachsignalpersontaskacandidatemustdemonstratewillbe30seconds.

For theRigging Level 1 Practical portion of the exam, the on-site administrator will ask each candidate todemonstratephysicalriggingtaskscenariosthatdemonstratetheirknowledgeofbasicskillsforcreatingsimplehitchesandutilizingproper,non-damagedriggingmaterials.Thetime limit foreachscenarioacandidatemustdemonstratewillbebetween10and25minutes.FortheLevelIportionofthepracticalriggingexam,acandidatemustreceiveaminimumpassingscoretoachieveCSPR-1status.

For theRigging Level 2 Practical portion of the exam, the on-site administrator will ask each candidate todemonstratephysicalriggingtaskscenariosthatdemonstrateknowledgeofmorethecomplexskillsandjudgmentnecessary for rigging situations requiring independent judgment and decisionmaking about riggingmaterials,riggingmaterials,hoistingdevices,howtoavoiddamagingloadsandstructures,andtravelroutesofloadsbeing

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movedfromoneplacetoanother.Thetimelimitforeachtaskacandidatemustdemonstratewillbebetween10and25minutes.FortheLevel2portionofthepracticalriggingexam,acandidatemustreceiveaminimumpassingscoretoachieveCSPR-2status.

Testing Site RulesThefollowingaretherulesenforcedatalltestadministrations:

• AllcandidatesmusthaveproperphotoIDandbeontherostertobeadmittedtothetestsite.• Candidatesareadmittedonlytotheirassignedtestsitesattheirassignedtime.• Candidatesarrivingafterpostedstarttimewillnotbeadmitted,andwillhavetoreapplyforanewauthorizationtotestletterandsubsequenttestsession.

• Noguestsarepermittedintheexaminationareas.• Noreferencematerial,books,papers,orpersonal items(purses,briefcases,coats,etc.)areallowed in theexaminationarea(exceptprovidedmaterial).

• Nouseofelectronicdevices(phones,iPods,etc.)ispermittedintheexaminationarea.• Noweaponsorinstrumentsthatmayreasonablybeusedasweaponsallowedintheexaminationarea.• Notestmaterials,documents,ormemorandaofanysortmaybetakenfromthetestingarea.• Candidatesmaynotcommunicatewithothercandidatesduringtheexams.Proctorsareauthorizedtomaintainsecureandpropertestadministrationprocedures,includingrelocationofcandidates.

• Noquestionsconcerningthecontentoftheexaminationsmaybeaskedduringthetestingperiod.• Food,beverages,andtobaccoproductsarenotpermittedinthetestingarea.• Breaksarenotscheduledduring theexam. In theeventofanurgentmatter,candidatesmaybepermittedbreaksonanindividualbasis,butnoadditionaltimeisgiventocandidateswhotakebreaks.Candidateswhomustleavethetestingareamustreceivepermissionfromtheproctor,andmaybeescortedwhileoutsidethetestingroom.

• Candidateswillnotbeallowedtotalkduringindividualbreaks.Thosewhodowillbedeniedre-admittancetothetestingroom,andwillnothavetheirexamscored.

• Candidatesmaynotcopyinwritingorotherwiserecordortransmittoothersanyexaminationquestionsand/oranswers,orotheraspectsofthenatureorcontentoftheexamination.

• Candidatesmaynotofferorassist,orsolicitassistancefromothercandidates,examiners,orthoseresponsiblefortheadministrationoftheexamination.

• Candidatesmaynotengageinanyotherconductorinappropriatebehaviorwhichisinjurioustotheintegrityoftheexaminationortoanyofitsparticipants.

DismissalAnycandidatewhoisobservedengaginginanymisconductwillbesubjecttodismissalfromtheexamination,maybebarredfromfutureexaminationsforaperiodrangingfrom1yeartopermanentdismissal,andmayberequiredtoforfeithisorhercurrentperiodofeligibility.

Inclement WeatherIfanycandidateisunabletoarriveatadesignatedexamsitebecauseofinclementweather,terroristacts,anaturaldisaster,orotherunforeseenemergenciesbeyondthecontrolofthecandidateasdeterminedbythetestinggroup,thecandidatewillneedtoreapplytotaketheexamatalaterdate.

Ifforanyreasontheexamisunabletobeadministered,thentheexaminationwillberescheduledwithinareasonableperiodof time. If thecandidate isat riskof losinghisorherbenefiteligiblestatusbefore thenext testcanbescheduled,heorshemustnotifytheCertificationDirectorbeforetakingtheexam.Inemergencycircumstances,theCertificationDirectormaychoosetoreviewacandidate’seligibilitystatusonanindividualbasis.

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Examination IrregularitiesAnyproblems,suspectedinstancesofcheating,allegedinappropriateexaminationadministration,environmentaltesting conditions severe enough to cause disruption of the process, or other irregularities related to testadministrationshouldbeaddressedtotheon-siteadministrator.Allsuchmatterswillbereported, investigated,andsubjecttofurtheractionbaseduponpoliciesandproceduresadoptedbytheRSAG.

Handling of TestsExamadministratorswilltakeallavailableprecautionstoensuretheappropriateandsecurehandlingofcompletedtests.Intherareandextremecaseinwhichthetestsbecomelostorunreadable,candidateswillberequiredtoundergore-testing.

After the Examination

Notification of ResultsCandidatesarenotifiedoftheirwritten(computer-based)examinationresultswithinthreehoursofcompletingthetest.

Candidateswho fail thewritten (computer-based)exam twiceare required to re-takeaRiggingandSignalingpreparationcourse(oftheirchoice)andreapplyinordertobeeligibletositfortheexamonasubsequentday.

Candidatesarenotifiedoftheirpracticalexaminationresultsimmediatelyaftercompletingthetests.Candidateswhopassthewrittenandpracticalexaminationswillberecommendedforcertification.

Results – PassingTemporary certification cardswill be issued immediately to all candidateswho pass all portions of the exam.Permanent certification cards, which are issued by the program’s Certification Director on behalf of SchemeCommittee(seenbelow),willbemailedwithin30businessdaysoftheexamdate.

CSPR-1 Certification Card Front CSPR-2 Certification Card Front

CSPR-1 Certification Card Back CSPR-2 Certification Card Back

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Results – FailingCandidateswhodonotpassthewrittenorpracticalportionoftheexamwillbenotifiedinpersononthedayoftheexam,andmailed(within30businessdays)adiagnosticreportonthereasonfortheirfailing.

Retesting: Candidate FailsCandidateswhofailtheexamoraportionoftheexammayre-submittheirapplicationforcertificationimmediately.

Intheeventthatacandidatefailshisorhersecondattempttopassthecertificationtest,theRSAGrequiresthecandidatere-takeapreparationcourse(oftheirchoice)beforetheywillbeeligibletotakethecertificationexamathirdtime.

Complaints PolicyAcomplaintshallbesubmittedinwritingusingtheComplaintSubmissionFormtotheCertificationDirectorwithin90daysoftheincident’soccurrence.Thesubmissionmaybemailedore-mailed.Thesubmissionmustincludesufficientobjectiveevidencetosubstantiatetheclaimsandallowforadecisiontobemadeandtheappropriateactiontobetaken.Dissatisfactionbasedonhearsayshallnotbeconsideredasacomplaint.

The complaints process and theComplaint Submission Form can be obtained by contacting theCertificationDirectoratcertificationdirector@elevatorcspr.orgwiththeword“ProgramComplaints”inthesubjectline.

Youmayalsosendarequestto:

Program ComplaintsCertification Director CSPR6320 Manchester Ave. #46BKansas City, MO 64133

Complaintsshouldincludeasmuchofthefollowinginformationaspossible:

• Certificant’sName• Dateofthecomplaint• Date(s)onwhichtheviolationoccurred• Descriptionofthecomplaint• Nameofthepersonmakingthecomplaint• Contactinformationofpersonmakingthecomplaint,including:

• Name• Emailaddress• Phonenumbers(home,officeandcell)• Postaladdress

TheCertificationDirectorshallreviewcomplaintsandshalldismissgroundlessorfrivolouscomplaints,andshallnotifythecomplainantofthedismissal.

TheCertificationDirectorshall forwardall legitimatecomplaints to theRSAG,whichshallconsidercomplaintsatleastonceeverythreemonths,ifcomplaintsarepending.TheRSAGshallconsiderthecomplaint,andmayrequestfurtherinformationofeitherthecomplainantortheprofessionalagainstwhomthecomplaint is lodged;afterwhichtheywillmakeoneofthethreefollowingdeterminations:

• Dismissthecomplaint.• Upholdthecomplaintanddetermineappropriateconsequences.• Delayhearingpendingfurtherinvestigation.Innocaseshallacaseremainpendingformorethansixmonths.Duringthehearingdelay,theRSAGmaysuspendthecertificationofthedefendant.

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Appeals PolicyTheappealsprocessandanapplicationforsubmittinganappealcanbeobtainedbycontactingtheCertificationDirectoratcertificationdirector@elevatorcspr.orgwiththeword“Appeals”inthesubjectline.

Youmayalsosendarequestto:

AppealsCertification Director CSPR6320 Manchester Ave. #46BKansas City, MO 64133

CertificantsFollowingisasynopsisofinformationneededbyindividualswhobecomecertified.Moredetailedinformationwillbeprovidedtosuccessfulcandidates.

Appropriate Use of the CertificationAn individualwho has been granted theCertifiedSignal Person andRigger Levels 1& 2 (CSPR-1/CSPR-2)Program certificationmay list the certification on stationery, websites, business cards, and other promotionalmaterialas

FirstNameLastName,CertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevel1OR2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2)

Shouldthecertificationbesuspendedorwithdrawnforanyreason,theindividualmustimmediatelyceasetheuseofthetitle“CertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevel1OR2”andanyacronymdesignation(CSPR-1orCSPR-2)onstationery,websites,businesscards,andanyandallpromotionalmaterials.

Request for Duplicate CertificateAnycertificantmayrequestaduplicatecopyofhisorhercertificationcard.RequestsmustbemadeinwritingtotheCertificationDirector,andmaybemadeatanytime.Therequestforaduplicatecertificationcardappearslaterinthishandbookunderthesectiontitled“forms”.

Maintaining Your CertificationTheCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevel1OR2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2)certificationtermis5years.Inordertomaintainthecertificationduringthattime,youmustEITHER:

1. Complete a minimum 10 on-the-job work hours in Rigging and Signaling within each calendar year. Adocumentationformisincludedlaterinthishandbookunderthesectiontitled“forms”;OR

2. Completearefreshercoursewithin18monthsofreceivingyourcertification.

Documentation formsmustbe receivedby thecertificationdirectorby theone-year, two-year, three-year,andfour-yearanniversaryofyourcertificationdate.

Shouldtheformsnotbereceivedontime,theCertificationDirectorwillsendaletterviapostalmailtoyouinformingyouthatyoumustsubmittherequireddocumentationORyoumustprovidedocumentationofhavingattendedarefreshercourse(oftheirchoice)inRiggingandSignalingwithinsixmonths.

IfyoudonotprovidethedocumentationofeitherhoursworkedORacertificateofcompletionfromarefreshercoursebythedeadline,yourcertificationwillbesuspended1monthafterthewarningletterissent.

RecertificationTheCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevel1OR2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2)certificationtermis5years.Beforetheendof thecertificationperiod, thecertificantmustre-certify.Sixmonthsprior to thecandidatesexpirationdate

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aRecertificationletterwithstepbystepinstructionsonhowtorecertifyismailedtothecandidatealongwithanApplicationandaCodeofConductform.

WhenacertificantappliestorecertifyforCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevel1OR2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2),heorshemustprovideevidenceofbenefiteligibilityasdescribedearlierinthishandbook.

Logo & Mark Use Restrictions GuidelinesGuidelinesforuseoftheCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevel1OR2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2)designationareasfollows:

ThedesignationisCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevel1(CSPR-1)ORCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevel2(CSPR-2).

Inusingthisdesignation,followtheguidelinesbelow:

Whenreferringtoyourcertificationstatusinwrittentextorverbally,thephrasetobeusedis“CertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevel1(CSPR-1)ORCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevel2(CSPR-2).”

Forexample:

Anintroductionofaspeakermightread:JoeSmithisaCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevel1(CSPR-1).

Aresumemightinclude:SpecialQualifications:CertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevel1(CSPR-1).

Authorshipofanarticlemayread:JoeSmith,CertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevel1(CSPR-1).

ACRONYMDESIGNATION

Examples of proper and improper use:

PROPERUSE:Joe Smith, CSPR-1

IMPROPERUSE:Joe Smith, ANSI Certified CSPR-1

QuestionsregardingtheuseofthecertificationdesignationshouldbedirectedtotheCertificationDirector.

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Forms

List of Forms

• ApplicationChecklist

• QualifiedRiggerandSignalPersonApplication

• EligibilityRequirementsandVerification

• OntheJobHoursVerificationStatement

• CandidateApplicationStatement

• CandidateConfidentialityAgreement

• CandidateCodeofProfessionalConduct

• Logo&MarkUseRestrictionsAgreement

• ChangeofAddressForm

• ADAAccommodationRequest

• DocumentationofDisability-RelatedNeedsbyQualifiedProvider

• DuplicateCertificationRequestForm

• ComplaintForm

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Application Checklist

Beforesendinginyourcompletedapplication,usethischecklisttomakesureyouincludealloftherequiredformsanddocumentation:

� CompletedCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2)Application

� CopyofCertificateofCompletionfromaRiggingandSignalingpreparationcourse(oftheirchoice)completedwithintwelvemonthsoftheapplicationdate(ifapplicable)*

� SignedEligibilityRequirementsVerificationStatement

� SignedCandidateApplicationStatement

� SignedCandidateConfidentialityAgreement

� SignedCandidateCodeofProfessionalConduct

� SignedLogo&MarkUseRestrictionsAgreement

� ADAAccommodationRequest(Ifapplicable)

� DocumentationofDisability-RelatedNeedsbyQualifiedProvider(ifapplicable)

*Please note that if you are enrolled or have planned to enroll in a course that ends after your application submission date, you must notify the Certification Director and bring your certificate of completion with you on the day of the exam; without it, you won’t be able to take the test.

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Certified Signal Person and Rigger Levels 1 & 2 (CSPR-1/CSPR-2) Application

ThisapplicationisfortheCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2)Program.

Thescopeofthecertificationisthecomprehensionandpracticalapplicationofindustry-standardtechniquesforriggingandsignalingcranesduringconstructionprojectsthatinvolvingtheinstallationofelevatorandescalatorequipment.

Tobeconsideredforeligibilitytotakethecertifiedexaminations,submitthisapplicationviapostalmailoremailtotheCertificationDirector.

Tobeconsidered foreligibility to take theCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2 (CSPR-1/CSPR-2)examinations,submittheapplicationviapostalmailoremailtotheCertificationDirectoratleast30calendardayspriortothedesiredexamdate.

Writtenapplicationsmaybemailedto:

ApplicationsCertification Director CSPR6320 Manchester Ave. #46BKansas City, MO 64133

Scannedapplicationsmaybesubmittedviaemailto:[email protected]:Applicationinthesubjectlineoftheemail.

Theapplicationmayalsobefilledoutonline.Alinktotheapplicationisavailableat:http://www.elevatorcspr.org

Contact Information

Pleasecompletethefollowingcontactinformation.

Name:____________________________________________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________________________________

Emailaddress:____________________________________Phonenumber:____________________________

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Eligibility Requirements Verification Statement

Applicants become eligible to take the Certified Signal Person and Rigger Levels 1 & 2 (CSPR-1/CSPR-2)examinationsuponsuccessfullydocumentingthefollowingrequirements:

� BenefitseligiblememberoftheInternationalUnionofElevatorConstructors(IUEC)

� CompletionofPreparationCourseinRiggingandSignaling(oftheirchoice)withintwelvemonthsofapplicationdate

Inordertodocumentyoureligibility,youmust:

� SigntheBenefitsEligibilityStatement(below),andsubmititaspartofyourapplication

� ProvideacertificateofcompletionfromapreparationcourseinRiggingandSignaling(ofyourchoice)thatyouhavecompletedwithin12monthsofyourapplicationdate.Ifyouareenrolledorhaveplannedtoenrollinacoursethatendsafteryourapplicationsubmissiondate,youmustnotifytheCertificationDirectorandbringyourcertificateofcompletionwithyouonthedayoftheexam;withoutit,youwon’tbeabletotakethetest.

Benefits Eligibility Statement

IherebyapplyforcertificationasaCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2).Iunderstandthatmycertificationdependsonmyabilitytomeetallrequirementsandqualifications.

IcertifythatIamabenefitseligibleIUECmemberingoodstanding.IunderstandthattheCertificationDirectorwillcontactmyLocalAreaCoordinatorand/orwiththeNationalElevatorIndustryBenefitsOfficetoverifymybenefitseligibilitystatusbeforeIamadmittedtothetestingsite.IfIlosemybenefiteligibilitypriortotheexamdate,IagreetonotifytheCertificationDirectorpriortomyscheduledtestdate.

IunderstandthatifIdidnotprovideacopyofacertificateofcompletionforacourseinriggingandsignaling(ofmychoice)alongwithmyapplicationbecauseIamenrolledorhaveplannedtoenrollinacoursethatendsaftermyapplicationsubmissiondate,Imustbringthecertificateofcompletionwithmeonthedayoftheexam.Iunderstandthatwithoutit,Iwon’tbeabletotakethetest.

Signature:_____________________________________________________Date:_____________________

Local:_______City:________________AreaCoordinator(AC)Name:______________________________

ACPhone:________________________ACEmailAddress:_______________________________________

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On the Job Hours Verification Statement

TheRigger(LevelsIand/orII)andSignalPersonqualificationtermis5years.Inordertomaintainthecertificationduringthattime,youmustEITHER

1. Completeaminimum10on-the-jobworkhoursinRiggingandSignalingwithineachcalendaryear;OR2. Completearefreshercoursewithin18monthsofreceivingtheircertification.

Inordertodocumentyouronthejobhours,youmust:

� SigntheWorkingHoursCompletedStatement(below),andmailoremailittotheCertificationDirectorat:

Certification Director CSPR6320 Manchester Ave. #46BKansas City, MO 64133

Scanneddocumentationformsmaybesubmittedviaemailto:[email protected]: Certification Maintenanceinthesubjectlineoftheemail.

OR

Inordertodocumentyourparticipationinarefreshercourse,youmust:

� SendacertificateofcompletionfromarefreshercourseinRiggingandSignaling(oftheirchoice)thatyouhavecompletedtotheCertificationDirectorattheaddresslistedabove.

Benefits Eligibility Statement

IcertifythatIhaveworkedatleast10onthejobhoursinRiggingandSignalinginthepast12months.IunderstandthattheCertificationDirectormaycontactmyemployerorLocalAreaCoordinatortoverifymyhoursworked.

Signature:_______________________________________________Date:______________

PleasePrintYourName:________________________________________________________

Local:_______City:______________________AreaCoordinator(AC)Name:__________________________

ACPhone:________________________ACEmailAddress:_______________________________________

EmployerName:___________________________________EmployerPhone:_________________________

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Candidate Application Statement

AllcandidatesmustsignthefollowingCandidateApplicationStatementandagreetoall policies,procedures,andtermsandconditionsofcertificationinordertobeeligibleforthecertification.Thestatementfollows:

IherebyapplyforcertificationasaCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2).Iunderstandthatmycertificationdependsonmyabilitytomeetallrequirementsandqualifications.Icertifythattheinformationcontainedinthisapplicationistrue,complete,andcorrecttothebestofmyknowledgeandismadeingoodfaith.IunderstandthatNEIEP,theRSAG,and/ortheSchemeCommitteemayneedtogatheradditionalinformationtoclarifyorsupplementthisapplicationandIagreetosupplyit.Ifurtherunderstandthatifanyinformationislaterdeterminedtobefalse,NEIEP,theRSAG,and/ortheSchemeCommitteereservestherighttorevokeanycertificationthathasbeengrantedonthebasisthereof.

Iherebyrelease,discharge,andexonerateNEIEP,theRSAG,and/ortheSchemeCommittee,its directors, officers,members, examiners, representatives, and agents, from any actions,suits,obligations,damages,claimsordemandsarisingoutof,orinconnectionwith,anyaspectoftheapplicationprocessincludingresultsoranyotherdecisionthatmayresultinadecisiontonotissuemeacertificationcard.

Signature:________________________________________________Date:______________

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Candidate Confidentiality Agreement

ToensuretheintegrityoftheCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2)examination,allcandidatesmustsigntheCandidateConfidentialityAgreementthatfollows:

Iunderstand,acknowledge,andagree:

• ThatthequestionsandanswersoftheexamaretheexclusiveandconfidentialpropertyoftheAdvisoryGroup,andareprotectedbytheassociatedintellectualpropertyrights;

• ThatIwillnotdisclosetheexamquestionsoranswersordiscussanyofthecontentoftheexammaterialswithanyperson,withoutpriorwrittenapprovaloftheAdvisoryGroup;

• ThatIwillnotremovefromtheexaminationroomanyexammaterialsofanykindoranyothermaterialrelatedtotheexam,including,withoutlimitation,anynotesorcalculations;

• That I will not copy or attempt tomake copies (written, photocopied, or otherwise) of any exammaterial,including,withoutlimitation,anyexamquestionsoranswers;and

• ThatIwillnotsell,license,distribute,giveaway,orobtainfromanyothersourceotherthantheAdvisoryGrouptheexammaterials,questionsoranswers.

• IagreethatmyobligationsunderthisAgreementshallcontinueineffectaftertheexaminationand,ifapplicable,after terminationofmycertification, regardlessof the reasonor reasons for termination,andwhethersuchterminationisvoluntaryorinvoluntary.

Signature:_________________________________________________Date:_____________________

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Candidate Code of Professional Conduct

ToensuretheintegrityoftheCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2(CSPR-1/CSPR-2)examination,allcandidatesmustsigntheCandidateCodeofProfessionalConductthatfollows:

Iunderstand,acknowledge,andagreetofollowtheCandidateCodeofProfessionalConduct,whichstates:

• Iwillconductmybusinessand/orprofessionalactivitieswithhonestyandintegrity.

• Iwill representmycertificationsandqualificationshonestlyandprovideonly thoseservices forwhich Iamqualifiedtoperform.

• I will strive to maintain and improve my professional knowledge and competence through regular self-assessmentsandcontinuingeducationortraining.

• Iwillactinamannerfreeofbiasanddiscriminationagainstclientsorcustomers.

• Iwillmaintaintheprivacyofindividualsandconfidentialityofinformationobtainedinthecourseofmydutiesunlessdisclosureisrequiredbylegalauthority.

• Iwillfollowallcertificationpolicies,procedures,guidelinesandrequirementsofthecertification.

• IwillnotifytheCertificationDirectorimmediatelyifmattersarrivethataffectmycapabilitytocontinuetofulfillthecertificationrequirements.

• Iwillnotusethecertificationinsuchamannerastobringthecertificationbodyintodisrepute,andnottomakeanystatementregardingthecertificationwhichthecertificationbodyconsidersmisleadingorunauthorized.

• Uponsuspensionorwithdrawalofcertification,Iwillimmediatelydiscontinuetheuseofallclaimstocertificationthatcontainany reference to thecertificationbodyorcertification,andreturnanycertificates issuedby thecertificationbody.

• Iwillnotusethecertificateinamisleadingmanner.

Signature:_______________________________________________Date:_____________________

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Logo & Mark Use Restrictions Agreement

IcertifythatIhaveread,understand,acknowledge,andagreetofollowtheLogo&MarkUseRestrictionsGuidelinesincludedintheCandidateHandbook.

TheMarkandLogomaynotbeused inanymannerwhichcouldbringtheRSAGor theCertificationSchemeCommitteeintodisreputeorinanywaybeconsideredmisleadingorunauthorized.TheMarkandLogomaynotbeusedinanymannerwhichwouldimplyaconnectionbetweentheRSAGandtheCertificationwhich,infact,maynotexist.ThisincludesanyuseoftheMarkandLogothatthepublicmightconstrueasanendorsement,approvalorsponsorshipbytheRSAGofacertificant’sbusinessoranyproductofacertificant’sbusinessorservicethereof.

Should I haveanyquestions regarding theLogo&MarkUseRestrictions, I agree tocontact theCertificationDirector.

Signature:__________________________________________________Date:_____________________

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Change of Address Form

IfyouraddresschangesduringthecourseofyourapplicationtobecomeaCertifiedSignalPersonandRiggerLevels1&2 (CSPR-1/CSPR-2), submit a changeof addressas soonaspossible toensureourdatabase isaccurateandyoureceiveimportantcommunicationsaboutyourapplicationorexaminations,includinginformationaboutrecertification.Writtennotificationsmaybemailedto:

Change of AddressCertification Director CSPR6320 Manchester Ave. #46BKansas City, MO 64133

Changeofaddressnotificationmayalsobesubmittedviaemailto:[email protected] Change of Addressinthesubjectline,andtheinformationbelowinthebodyoftheemail.

Change of Address Notice

NameofApplicant:_________________________________________________________________________

Newaddress:______________________________________________________________________________

Emailaddress:_____________________________________________________________________________

Telephonenumber:_________________________________________________________________________

EffectiveDate:____________________Signature:_______________________________________________

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ADA Accommodation Request

Special Testing Accommodation Request Form

CandidateswithdisabilitiescoveredbytheAmericanswithDisabilitiesActmustcompletethisformandhaveanappropriatelicensedprofessionalcompletetheDocumentationofDisability-RelatedNeedsForminorderfortheiraccommodationsrequesttobeprocessed.

Applicant Information

Name:_______________________________________________________________________________

Address:______________________________________________________________________________

HomePhone:_________________________________CellPhone:______________________________

EmailAddress:_________________________________________________________________________

SpecialTestingAccommodationsRequested__________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

ExamDateandLocation(testcenter)forwhichyouarerequestingaccommodation:

Address:_______________________________________________________________________________

Local#____________City:________________________________________________State:_________

Iwouldliketorequestthefollowingtestingaccommodation(s):

� Circleanswersintestbooklet

� Largeprinttest.Pointsize:________

� Reader

� Separatetestingarea

� Specialseating,pleasedescribe:___________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

� Wheelchairaccessibletestingsite

� Otherspecialaccommodations(pleasespecify):_______________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

ApplicantSignature:_________________________________________________Date___________________

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Documentation of Disability-Related Needs by Qualified Provider

Thisformmustbecompletedbyalicensedhealthcareprovideroraneducationaltestingprofessional.Thenatureofthedisability,identificationofthetest(s)usedtoconfirmthediagnosis,adescriptionofpastaccommodationsmadeforthedisability,andthespecifictestingaccommodationsrequestedmustbeincluded.

ProfessionalDocumentation

Ihaveknown_______________________________________________since_____________________ (Name of Applicant) (Date)

inmycapacityasa(n)___________________________________________________________________ (ProfessionalTitle) (BoardCertification)

Theapplicantdiscussedwithmethenatureofthetestbeingadministered.Itismyopinionthatbecauseofthisapplicant’sdisabilitydescribedbelow,he/sheshouldbeaccommodatedbyproviding thespecialarrangementslistedontheSpecialTestingAccommodationRequestForm.

Signature:_________________________________________Title:_______________________________

Organization:_______________________________License#(ifapplicable):_______________________

PhoneNumber:________________________________

CandidateInstructions:ReturnthisformwithacopyoftheSpecialTestingAccommodationRequestFormalongwithyourcompletedapplication.

Shouldanaccommodationberequiredsubsequenttoapplicationsubmission,returnthisformwithacopyoftheSpecialTestingAccommodationRequestFormto:

AccommodationsCertification Director CSPR6320 Manchester Ave. #46BKansas City, MO 64133

Writtenaccommodationrequestsmayalsobescannedandsubmittedviaemailto:[email protected]:Accommodation Requestinthesubjectlineoftheemail.

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Duplicate Certification Request Form

Ifyouloseyourcertificationcardduringthecourseofyouractivecertification,submitthisformassoonaspossible.Writtennotificationsmaybemailedto:

Duplicate Certification RequestCertified Signal Person and Rigger Levels 1 & 2 (CSPR-1/CSPR-2)6320 Manchester Ave. #46BKansas City, MO 64133

Requestsmayalsobesubmittedviaemailto:[email protected] Certification Requestinthesubjectline,andtheinformationbelowinthebodyoftheemail.TheCertificationDirectormaycontactyouremployerorLocalAreaCoordinatortoverifyyourcontinuedeligibility.

NameofApplicant:_____________________________________________________________________

Mailingaddress:________________________________________________________________________

Emailaddress:_____________________________________________________

Telephonenumber:__________________________________

CertificationDate:______________________________Local:______________________________________

ACName:_____________________________________ACPhone:________________________________

ACEmail:______________________________________

IunderstandthattheCertificationDirectormaycontactmyemployerorLocalAreaCoordinatortoverifymycontinuedeligibility.

Today’sDate:_____________________Signature:_____________________________________________

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Complaint Form

Allcomplaintsshallbesubmitted inwritingusingtheComplaintSubmissionFormandsent to theCertificationDirectorwithin90daysoftheincident’soccurrence.Thesubmissionmaybemailedore-mailed.Thesubmissionmustincludesufficientobjectiveevidencetosubstantiatetheclaimsandallowforadecisiontobemadeandtheappropriateactiontobetaken.Dissatisfactionbasedonhearsayshallnotbeconsideredasacomplaint.

NameofApplicant:_____________________________________________________________________

Mailingaddress:________________________________________________________________________

Emailaddress:_________________________________________________________________________

Telephonenumber(s):___________________________________________________________________

Pleasedescribethenatureofthecomplaintandthedesiredresolution:

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

Attachadditionalpagesifnecessary.

PleasesubmitthisformandanyapplicabledocumentationtotheCertificationDirectoratcertificationdirector@elevatorcspr.orgwiththeword“Program Complaints”inthesubjectline.

Youmayalsosendarequestto:

Program ComplaintsCertification Director CSPR6320 Manchester Ave. #46BKansas City, MO 64133