About the Designation

Earn the Hose Safety Insitute (HSI) Designation

The HSI designation is awarded to NAHAD member locations (separate physical facilities operated by the member company), regardless of membership type, who follow the hose fabrication and assembly guidelines, and best practices outlined in the HSI Handbook and Fabrication Guides.  This designation rewards NAHAD members who value, promote, and require HSI training for their employees. ‎ The designation is tied to a specific branch/location – where a NAHAD member has more than one location, each location must apply individually. 

The application requires self-disclosure of the number of individuals currently employed at the branch/location in a specific position classification.  An attestation confirming the information to be accurate and verifiable, if requested, is required before the application is considered complete. NAHAD staff will confirm your application status within 5 business days. 

Is your organization a good fit for the Designation?

HSI Designation Requirements

Distributors:
  • Eligibility: 50% or more of individuals in the functions below must be either Handbook or Fabrication certified in the hose type(s) the company specializes in:
    • Fabrication
    • Inside/Outside Sales
    • ‎Quality Control
    • Branch Managers
    • Fabrication/Production Supervisors
  • Apply: For the designation when the eligibility milestone has been reached.‎
  • Reapply: Every 3-years on a designated date (by January 31 or July 31)‎
  • Verify number of employees working in the identified positions.‎
  • Maintain the required percentage of employees certified or renewed.‎

Distributor Application Process Opens Mid-December

Manufacturers:
  • Eligibility: Through one or more options identified below.
    • Option 1: Manufacturer has 50% or more of its sales and training staff, who work directly ‎with distributors, Handbook certified in the hoses they specialize in.‎
    • Option 2: Manufacturer can demonstrate that it trains distributors, using HSI materials and requires distributors to ‎meet HSI Best Practices and Guidelines.‎
    • Option 3: Manufacturer also fabricates hose assemblies and has 50% or more of its Fabricators and Fabrication Managers Fabrication certified. In the hoses they specialize in.

Manufacturer Application Process Opens Mid-December

Train your sales and support team members and have them HSI Handbook certified in each hose type in which the location does business and as listed in the application.
Train your fabrication team members have them HSI Fabrication certified in each hose type in which the location does business and as listed in the application.
Use STAMPED throughout the sales and fabrication process.
Ensure hose and hose assemblies are properly cleaned and tested.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of regularly scheduled calibrations for associated testing equipment are maintained.
Follow written standard protocol for hose and hose assembly testing is followed.
Have a Safety Plan that includes an SOP on the timing and audit process for handling incident reports as well as an SOP for proper handling and storage requirements for chemicals and other hazardous materials.
Document the protocol that has been established and is followed for hose tagging and identification.
Document how hose assemblies are packaged and stored in a well organized and environmentally controlled area that meets or exceeds requirements for inspections and storage of hose.
Invest in employee industry-specific training and certification programs above and beyond HSI training.
  
  
  

Train Your Team

NAHAD offers HSI resources members can use for new employee onboarding and technical training.

HSI Handbook is a perfect ready-reference for your location. It is available to branches/locations with the HSI designation at no cost in electronic format. Click here for details and to download your copy. 

NAHAD Academy offers the necessary courses and assessments for HSI certification. Click here for more information and to purchase a subscription.

HSI Fabrication Guides are also available to those with the HSI designation for free download. Click here to find the Guides and more valuable documents and presentations that can be customized for your use.

HSI Hands-On Training is offered annually. Click to view program details and register.

 

Benefits of the Designation

Having the HSI Designation distinguishes your organization from others in the industry. It demonstrates your commitment to fostering an environment where hose assembly safety, quality, and reliability.

A listing in the Find Designated Members locator accessed by end-users and industry professionals seeking to locate providers of safer, higher quality, more reliable hose assemblies.

Use of the NAHAD Hose Safety Institute Designation logo in your marketing & communications media.

Customizable online Marketing Resources (brochures, portfolios, PowerPoint presentations and other promotional tools).

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