Two Articulating Practical Examiner Workshops Scheduled.
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) is pleased to announce two Articulating Crane Practiacl Examiner Accreditation Workshops are scheduled.

A Practical Examiner Accreditation Workshop is Scheduled.
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) is pleased to announce a Mobile Practical Examiner Accreditation Workshop, to be held on March 22-24, 2010, in Graham, NC.

NCCCO Registers 2,000th Practical Exam Site.
Late last year the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) registered its 2,000th CCO Practical Exam site.

NCCCO Releases Test for Washington State Crane Certifiers.
Under an agreement with Washington State’s Department of Labor and Industries (L&I), the National Commission for Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) recently compiled and made available accreditation exams for crane certifiers.

Washington State Says Many Cranes Don't Meet New Certification Requirements.
Washington State’s Department of Labor & Industries has reminded businesses that new crane safety standards taking effect Jan. 1 require construction cranes in Washington to be certified. However, of an estimated 7,000 cranes used in construction in the state, only 700 have been certified, including just 20 tower cranes.

NCCCO Presents at World Crane and Transport Summit.
NCCCO Executive Director Graham Brent addressed the nearly 300 delegates attending the two-day World Crane and Transport Summit in Amsterdam on October 22–23.

Seasoned Operators Pilot Test New CCO Practical Exam.
Twenty-two experienced crane operators, most from the greater Chicago area “road tested” the Practical Exam portion of the new certified crane operator (CCO) program for articulating boom crane operators on September 30 and October 1 at South County Gypsum, an L&W Supply yard in Crown Point, IN.

Washington State Central.
Effective January 1, 2010, most crane operators and most cranes must be certified in the state of Washington. NCCCO has developed a dedicated webpage to act as a resource for those seeking to comply with the new rule.

NCCCO Auditors Gather for Continuing Education.
As part of its policy of continuing improvement and exam oversight, the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators conducted a Practical Exam Auditors continuing education seminar in September at H&E Equipment in Salt Lake City.

CCO Certification Reaccredited.
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has been re-accredited for a further five-year period by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) for its personnel certification programs.

CCO Knuckleboom Operator Certification.
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) announced details of a brand new certification program at the ICUEE 2009 Demo Expo in October.

North Carolina Adopts Operator Certification.
North Carolina has become the first state in the nation to adopt the Proposed Federal Rule on cranes.

Demand for Rigger and Signalperson Certification Surges.
With the number of CCO-certified signalpersons approaching the 1,000 mark, and with a surge of interest in NCCCO’s certified rigger program, there are clear signs that employers around the country are proactively seizing the opportunity to qualify all their personnel that work in and around cranes through accredited certification programs.

Certification Program Development Pace Unprecedented.
With CCO program development at an unprecedented pace, NCCCO’s Task Forces and Committees are continuing to schedule meetings at a record rate.

New York City Unveils New License.
New York City’s Department of Buildings (DOB) is now issuing a new license card for all new and renewed Class C Hoist Machine Operators License holders that features CCO certification designations.

Maryland Labor Commissioner Applauds CCO Initiative.
Commissioner of Labor for the State of Maryland, Ron DeJuliis, was the special guest at a Recognition Luncheon in his honor held in conjunction with the spring meetings of the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) in May.

NCCCO Testifies on Crane Safety, Risk Management.
"More than two decades after the first meetings were hosted by the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) that gave rise to this organization,” said NCCCO Executive Director, Graham Brent, “it is important to remember that the origins of this national certification program were—and remain—overwhelmingly grass-roots in nature.”

Buckner Hosts 10th Anniversary Fun Run.
A sunny California desert morning greeted the more than 50 early risers at the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) Annual Conference in April who signed up for the benefit at the beautiful La Quinta (Palm Springs) Resort selected for this year's event.

NCCCO Celebrates 10 Years of OSHA Recognition.
Ten years ago this past February, a group of industry leaders gathered in Washington, DC to witness the signing of an historic agreement between the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO).

NCCCO Launches Rigger Examiner Training.
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators conducted the first open training of Rigger Examiners in Sacramento, California, March 30-April 1.

NCCCO Launches CCO Rigger Certification.
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has announced the availability of its much anticipated certification program for riggers.

Calculators on Test Don't Meet B30.5 Standard.
With the emergence of certification programs that permit the use of calculators in their tests, the controversy surrounding the appropriateness of their use has once again resurfaced.

CCO Practical Exams Commended by ANSI.
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has been commended by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for the development of its practical examinations. Specifically, the commendation was awarded for NCCCO’s development of “inter-rater reliability measures” for its practical exams.

Pennsylvania Signs Up For Licensing.
As we enter a new year that will most likely see the finalizing of a federal rule requiring crane operators to be certified, 16 states now have their own requirements. Several more will introduce legislation this year.

NCCCO Celebrates 10 Years of Accreditation.
2008 marked the tenth anniversary of accreditation for the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO).

Governor, Labor Comissioner Applaud Work of NCCCO in WV.
The role of the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) in reducing crane-related accidents and injuries was applauded by West Virginia’s Governor, Joe Manchin III, at NCCCO’s fall meeting.

NCCCO To Provide Crane Operator Exams to New York City.
New York City’s Department of Buildings will require applicants for city crane licenses to be certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) under new provisions announced by the city, October 6, 2008. NCCCO has developed a dedicated area of its web site, New York City Central, as a “one-stop shop” of key information for crane operators seeking to be certified for the New York City license.

CA Crane Fatalities Drop After Certification Introduced.
Crane-related fatalities and injuries in California have declined sharply after more than four years of training and testing that produced more than 10,000 certified crane operators in the state, reports Cal-OSHA Reporter, following a study published by California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH).

Department of Energy Recognizes CCO Certification.
The Department of Energy (DOE) has formally recognized CCO certification by directly referencing the national program in the latest edition of its Hoisting and Rigging Standard (formerly known as the Hoisting and Rigging Manual).