NCCCO Approves 3,000th Practical Exam Test Site
In October, NCCCO’s nationally accredited certification program passed another milestone when the 3,000th practical test site was approved for testing.

Annual Auditor Training Maintains CCO Test Integrity
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) recently held two workshops designed to ensure NCCCO Practical Exam Auditors continue to conduct audits of Practical Examiners in a consistent and accurate manner.

NCCCO Articulating Crane Operator and Rigger Level II Certifications Earn ANSI Accreditation
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) announced today that it has been awarded accreditation by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for two of its newest certification programs. The CCO Rigger Level II and Articulating Crane Operator certifications are now accredited by ANSI to the ISO/IEC 17024 International Standard for organizations that certify personnel.

Crane Operators Respond to Nationwide Survey
Crane operators around the country are confirming that the content of CCO written examinations is relevant to their daily work and a fair reflection of the tasks they are asked to perform on a regular basis.

NCCCO Commissioners "Expect Change"
“Expect Change” was the exhortation proclaimed at the semi-annual meeting of the Commission and Exam Management Committees of the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) held at the Maritime Institute of Technology in Baltimore, MD, on October 11-14, 2011.

Lamar Advertising Hosts Mobile Crane Practical Examiner Workshop
The nation's largest outdoor advertising firm—Lamar Advertising Company—held an NCCCO Mobile Crane Practical Examiner Accreditation Workshop at its corporate headquarters in Baton Rouge, LA, September 13–15, 2011.

CCO Crane Inspector Certification Launches November 1
A new CCO national crane inspector certification program, developed jointly by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) and the Crane Certification Association of America (CCAA) becomes available today.

Deadline Looms for Washington State Crane Certifiers
With a January 2012 deadline looming, Washington State crane certifiers who were grandfathered under the state’s initial ruling two years ago are taking steps to come into compliance.

Recertification Trend Exceeds Expectations
Even in a depressed economy, CCO-certified crane operators are applying to take their recertification exams in record numbers, according to an internal review of test data conducted by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO).

UA Opts for CCO Signalperson Certification
The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada (UA) has announced it has adopted the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) Signalperson certification as the recommended standard for all its members involved with cranes and lifting operations.

OMB Report Estimates $46+ Million Annual Benefits from Cranes and Derricks Rule
A report by the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) claims that major federal regulations enacted between 2000 and 2010 are generating an estimated $70 billion to $611 billion in net annual benefits.

CCO Rigger I and Rigger II Exams Now Available Together
To provide greater access to CCO Rigger certifications, candidates are now able to sign up and take both the Rigger Level I and Rigger Level II written and practical exams at the same time. This new policy changes the original requirement for Rigger Level II candidates to be certified in Rigger Level I prior to applying for the Rigger Level II exams. For more information about CCO Rigger certifications-including the knowledge areas covered by the written exams, the skills required for the practical exams, and an updated candidate application form-visit the Rigger section of the website.

Manufacturers, Users Support Digger Derrick Initiative
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has begun development of a new certification program for operators of digger derricks. Terex Utilities hosted the inaugural meeting of the Digger Derrick Task Force on June 27-29 in San Antonio, TX.

NCCCO Elects Directors, Officers for 2011/2012
The Board of Directors of the National Commission for Directors of the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has announced the industry leaders who will serve the NCCCO Board during 2011-2012.

International Sign Association "Signs up" for CCO
In response to the publication of the new OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC standard requiring most crane operators involved with construction to be certified by November 10, 2014, the International Sign Association (ISA) is offering telescopic boom crane operator training and CCO certification to its more than 2,300 member companies.

NCCCO Prevails in Legal Dispute With Crane School.
In a landmark case that has major implications for certification organizations nationwide, the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) today prevailed in a lawsuit brought against it in California Superior Court by California Crane School (CCS) and its owner, John Nypl. After deliberating for less than one day, a 12-member jury returned a complete defense verdict for NCCCO, awarding CCS and Nypl nothing.

Crane Operators at Afghanistan's Bagram Airfield Earn CCO Certification.
Eleven crane operators providing U.S. government-contracted services in Afghanistan supporting U.S. Armed Forces earned their CCO Mobile Crane Operator certifications last August.

NCCCO Management Committees Continually Monitor Test Performance Statistics.
To ensure its certification exams remain relevant and address the latest technological and regulatory developments, the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) maintains Exam Management Committees for each of its certification programs. Examination committee members are all industry subject matter experts (SMEs) and must meet specific requirements.

Essex Crane Rental Backs CCO Signalperson and Rigger Certifications.
In an effort to help employers prepare for the new qualification requirements for riggers and signal persons specified by the new OSHA rules for Cranes and Derricks in Construction (29 CFR 1426, Subpart CC), Essex Crane Rental Corp. held a combined CCO Signalperson and Rigger Level I Practical Examiner Accreditation Program (PEAP) workshop at its Alabaster, AL, facility in October.

CCO Crane Operators Judge Themselves Safer.
A survey of long-time CCO certified crane operators shows that an overwhelming percentage believe their CCO certification has helped them to be safer operators, to communicate better with other trades on the job site, and to take advantage of increased employment opportunities.