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September 2024 Issue

Meet the NCCCO Board Serving 2024-2025
Improving the Candidate Experience
Do’s & Don’ts: Best Practices for Test Takers
Practical Exam Validity Increased
Safety Lifeline: The Vital Role of CCO Signalperson
New Licensing Requirements for Crane and Telehandler Operators in NYC
RSVP for Fall Meetings
Two Millionth Exam Given!
CCO Certification Headquarters Relocation
Side Boom Task Force Established
CCO by the Numbers

May 2024 Issue

No “Trick” Questions
Concrete Pump Operator Practical Exam Launches in July
OPT Becomes More User Friendly
Improved Practical Exam Validity
Crane Inspector Certification Streamlined
Honoring CCO Difference Makers
Enhancing Exam Rigor: Additional Pilot Questions Added
Training Provider Awards
Updates to myCCO!
Employer Awards
Dedicated Pile Driver Certification: An OSHA Requirement
Mental Health Awareness Month
Looking Ahead: Fall Meetings in Nashville
Gift Cards Now in the CCO Store!

February 2024 Issue

OSHA Alliance: Creating a Safer Industry
CCO EDU: Building Training Providers
New Crane Inspector Designation: Articulating Cranes
CCO’s All-Digital Future
Telehandler Certification Maximizes Safety on Jobsites
Spanish Bilingual Committee Formed
Hot or Cold – The Choice Is Yours!
Pilot Program Update: Concrete Pump Operator
Register to Attend CCO Spring Meetings
CCO Operator Profile: Jeffrey Wegner
2024 Sponsorship Opportunities Available
25 Years of OSHA Recognition

November 2023 Issue

Practical Scoring at the Speed of NOW!
Photos Now Uploaded in myCCO
Rigger – The Role of Certification
OPT, TCT, EOT – Find Your Best Fit
Paper/Pencil Testing (PPT) Sunset
myCCO App – Better Than Ever
VCO: Streamlining Verification
CCO Store Holiday Sales
55th Commissioners Meeting
CCO’s Updated Code of Ethics – A Higher Standard
ANAB Accreditation Renewed
CCO in the News
This Month in History: November 2018

August 2023 Issue

CCO to Offer Test Center Testing
Upholding the Gold Standard
Verifying Certification with VCO
EOT & OPT: What Candidates Are Saying
Certification vs. Qualification: A Critical Distinction
Celebrating Safety at SC&RA 2023
Exclusive CCO Store Offer for CCOnline Readers
Website User Survey
CCO Spotlight: Recertificants
Thanks for Helping to Improve the Crane Industry!
2024 Fee Schedule
Join Us for the Fall 2023 Meetings
Rigger: Newest Standards
CCO in the News
This Month in CCO History: August 2003

May 2023 Issue

Event Online Testing (EOT) Now Available
Memorial Day Office Closure
Inaugural CCO Employer Award Recipients Named
CCO Telehandler Certification: Early Impact
Online Proctored Testing (OPT) Now Available
Top Training Providers Commended for Support of CCO
Whiteboards Welcome
Sicklesteel Appointed Vice Chair of ASME B30 Committee
More Ways to Reach CCO
Calls for Volunteers: New Side Boom Tractors (Pipelayers) & Assembly/Disassembly Directors Certifications
Latest CCO Certification Cards Rely on QR Code for Details
Save the Date: CCO Fall 2023 Meetings
Evaluators of Crane Operators Task Force Assembled!
Record-Breaking CONEXPO
Employer Quote of the Month
This Month in History: May 2009
CCO by the Numbers
Follow Us on Social Media

Special CONEXPO 2023 Issue

Join Us March 14–18 in Las Vegas
Schedule a Meeting with CCO
Registration Discount
On-Site Testing (Visit CONEXPO—Leave CCO Certified)
Practical Exam Proctor Program (PEPP) Workshops
Educational Seminars—Cranes, Rigging & Aerial Lift Track

November 2022 Issue

myCCO Portal Launches December 1
More Reasons to Visit CONEXPO 2023
CONEXPO 2023 Registration Discounts
Task Force Chair Dotto Discusses Telehandler Operator Certification
Seeking Volunteers to Develop New Credential for Evaluators
Ready for ASME Rigger Requirements?
2023 Candidate Exam Fees Set
CCO to Simplify Lattice Boom Crane Operator Certifications
Mobile Specialty Written Exam Load Chart Updates
CCO Certification Cards Get a Makeover
CCO Moves to Grant Full Certification Cycles
This Month in History: November 1989
CCO in the News
2023 Sponsorship Opportunities
CCO by the Numbers
Follow Us on Social Media

August 2022 Issue

CCO to Move Written Exams into the Digital Age
Understanding the OSHA Compliance Directive
Deep Discounts on CONEXPO!
CCO Elects Directors, Officers for 2022/2023
Save the Date: American Concrete Pumping Association 2022 OSM Conference on September 17–18
Save the Date: 7th Annual NCCCO Foundation Industry Forum on October 20
The Road to Success is Paved with Safety
Graham Brent Retires from NCCCO Foundation
Kerry Hulse: The Quintessential Difference Maker
New CCO Certification for Concrete Pump Operators Now Available
Practical Examiners to Move to Tablet-Based Score Sheets
CCO Announces “CCO Cares” Initiative
Congratulations to 2022 SC&RA Crane & Rigging Safety Award Recipients!
CCO Cards Go Evergreen
New Information on Score Reports
Labor Day Office Closure
This Month in History...2010
Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available

May 2022 Issue

OSHA Compliance Directive
CCO Cards to Get QR Codes
CCO Certification Meets All Signalperson Qualification Requirements
Associated Training Services Signs on as CCO Platinum Level Sponsor
Mark Your Calendars for CONEXPO 2023
Updated Signalperson Practical Exam Released
CBT Exam Fees Now Valid for 6 Months
Telehandler Task Force Finalizing Practical Exam
Spring Commissioners Meeting Recap
This Month in History...2009
CCO in the News
2022 Sponsorship Opportunities Available
CCO by the Numbers
CCO Is Hiring!

February 2022 Issue

Graham Brent to Retire from NCCCO Foundation
Thank You, Accredited Safety Solutions, myCCO App Platinum Sponsor
Court Awards Judgement for Infringement
CCO Revises Recertification Testing
Join Us for Commission Week
2022 Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Protecting CCO Exams
Crane Operator Responsibilities & Requirements
CCO Directors Earn I.C.E Credentialing Certification
CCO 25th Anniversary Gala a Great Success
Thank You, Gala Sponsors
Sixth Annual Industry Forum on Personnel Qualifications Rated Highly
Upcoming Practical Examiner Workshops
CCO Is Hiring!
This Month in History...2007
CCO in the News
CCO by the Numbers

August 2021 Issue

Board of Directors Update
When Is Digger Derrick Operator Certification Required?
CCO Increases Exam Fairness
Responsibilities of Lift Directors
Sunsetting BTF Program
Practical Exam Application Moves Online
Additional Application Improvements
CCO Cards Get a New Look
COVID-19 and Testing Update
Celebrate 25 Years with Us!
Computer-Based Testing 1-2-3
CCO Meetings & Industry Forum
CCO Trademark Use Streamlined
Upcoming PEAP Workshops
NCCCO Is Hiring
This Month in History...
CCO in the News
CCO by the Numbers
Did You Know?
Employer Quote of the Month

May 2021 Issue

West Virginia Repeals License Requirement
myCCO Portal App
Meet our Board of Directors — Doug LaCroix
Score Sheet Requests Streamlined
ANSI Is Now Known as ANAB
Responsibilities of On-Site Personnel
Commissioner Meeting Recap
Verify CCO Online Enhanced
SC&RA 2021 Safety Awards
NCCCO Is Hiring!
Upcoming PEAP Workshops
World of Concrete
This Month in History...2009
CCO in the News
We Want to Know — CCO Store
Did You Know?
CCO by the Numbers
Employer Quote of the Month

March 2021 Issue

NCCCO Unveils New Logo
New Logo Requires New Permission Form
OSHA Reveals Top Crane Violations
OSHA Requires Certification for Dedicated Pile Drivers
Testing during COVID
New Fee Schedule
Elimination of Restricted Certifications
Spring Commissioner Meetings
Paper/Pencil Applications Move Exclusively to Online Submission
Training Provider Renewals
NCCCO Is Hiring
Injunction against Training Provider
The Utility Expo 2021
CCO by the Numbers
This Month in History...2010
Did You Know?
NCCCO in the News

December 2020 Issue

Holiday Closures
Signalperson & Rigger: Qualification vs. Certification
Moving Exclusively to Online Submission for Paper/Pencil Applications
Committee/Commission/Industry Forum Virtual Meetings Held
How Are NCCCO Exams Developed?
Telehandler Operator Task Force Begins Work
Drill Rig Operator and Dedicated Pile Driver Operator CBT Now Available
Spanish-Language Articulating Crane Operator Exams Available
Concrete Pump Operator Task Force Takes Shape
Morrow Is Committed to Safety
Liebherr Continues to Sponsor Calculators
Upcoming Practical Examiner Workshops
This Month in History...2017
Follow Us on Social Media
NCCCO in the News
Does NCCCO Have Your Current Email Address?
CCO by the Numbers
Did You Know?
Sponsor Spotlight

September 2020 Issue

NCCCO Testing Available Amid COVID-19
Telehandlers Operators Seek Task Force Members
Concrete Pump Operators Seek Task Force Members
Practical Examiner Workshops Go “Virtual”
NCCCO Board of Directors Update
Crane Inspectors Directory Adds Search Function
Employers Respond to Evaluation Requirements
Employer Quote of the Month
CCO by the Numbers
Construction Safety Week
NCCCO Changes Dates for Fall Meetings
NCCCO Thanks Hulse, Callahan for Their Service
Does NCCCO Have Your Current Email Address?
Trudie Dyer Retires after 15 Years
NCCCO Is Hiring
Upcoming Practical Examiner Workshops
Follow NCCCO on Social Media
This Month in History...2001
NCCCO in the News
Supporter Spotlight
Webinar: Let B30 Work for You

April 2020 Issue

NCCCO Responds to COVID-19
CONEXPO Sponsors
NCCCO Goes Big at CONEXPO 2020
And the Winners Are...
NCCCO Announces 25th Anniversary celebrations
Mobile Crane Operator Written Exams Available in Spanish
New myNCCCO Mobile App Launched
Training Providers List Now Interactive
Check Your Email! Recertification Notices Going Electonic
NCCCO and FNRCO Sign Agreement
NCCCO Foundation Launches Website
Upcoming Practical Examiner Workshops
CCO by the Numbers
Employer Recognition Program
Raising the Bar for Worksite Safety
This Month in NCCCO History...2009
NCCCO in the News
CCO Wallet Cards Get New Look

Special CONEXPO 2020 Issue

Registration discounts
Where to find NCCCO at CONEXPO 2020
Lift Safety Zone (F-9107)
Information booth (GL-10878)
On-Site CCO exams
Education opportunities
Practical Examiner Accreditation Workshops
CONEXPO 2017 recap video

December 2019 Issue

New NCCCO Website Launched
Physical Eligibility Requirement Dropped
OSHA Director Pledges Support at Industry Forum
OSHA Reinforces Need for Certification Bodies to be Accredited
NCCCO Foundation Publishes Accredited Certifiers Directory
Operator Evaluations: How Are You Coping?
Special CONEXPO Registration Discounts
NCCCO Accepts ANSI Workforce Development Award
IUOE Hosts 47th Biannual Commission Meeting
Kenny Shinn Honored by Commission
Graham Brent Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
CTAG Deliberates Crane Type Certifications
NCCCO Foundation Launches Website
John Zarian Appointed to ANSI PCAC
CONEXPO Anticipation Builds
Demonstrating Safety in Latin America
NCCCO Fee Restructuring
Commissioner Spotlight: Troy Krumm
Upcoming Practical Examiner Workshops
Employer Recognition Renewal
Annual Training Provider Renewal

August/September 2019 Issue

ANSI Grants NCCCO Continued Accreditation
NCCCO Fee Restructuring
ANSI Confers Workforce Development Award
NCCCO Policy on Retaking Exams Is Updated
Digger Derrick Operator Recertification Exam
Make Plans to Attend the 4th Annual Industry Forum
Special CONEXPO Registration Discounts
Visit NCCCO’s Lift Safety Zone at ICUEE
Commissioner Spotlight: Joe Bob Williams
We Have a Winner!
Labor Day Office Closure
Practical Examiner Workshops Scheduled
Did You Know?
NCCCO in the News
CCO by the Numbers
Employer Quote of the Month

June/July 2019 Issue

In Memoriam: Commissioner Kenny Shinn
“Crane Safety Is His Passion” - Thom Sicklesteel
Make Plans Now to Attend CONEXPO 2020
NCCCO Florida Office Move
Recruiting the Next Generation of Operators
Visit NCCCO’s Lift Safety at ICUEE
Rigger Reference Manual Is Updated
Employer Recognition Program
Buckner Sponsors 20th Anniversary Fun Run
NCCCO Certification Development Appointments
Independence Day Closure
Oregon OSHA Adopts Federal Requirements
NCCCO in the News
Practical Examiner Workshops Scheduled
Employer Quote of the Month

April 2019 Issue

Time’s Running out for Documenting Evaluations
Brent to Step down as CEO of NCCCO
Certifications for Drill Rig Operators Introduced
OSHA Operator Certification: Five Things to Know
Certification Surges for Knucklebooms
OSHA/NCCCO Celebrate 20 Years of Recognition
Employer Guides to OSHA Qualification Requirements
NCCCO Announces Officers for 2019
Commissioners Assemble for Spring Meeting
Lift and Move USA in High Gear
Liebherr Sponsors NCCCO Calculators Again
NTEA Wrap-Up
NCCCO Presents in Africa, India, and Singapore
ANSI Appoints NCCCO CEO to Policy Committee
Stand up for the Stand Down
Find NCCCO at Upcoming Events
Did You Know?
Employer Quote of the Month
Practical Examiner Workshops Scheduled
Employer Recognition Program

December 2018 Issue

OSHA Operator Certification Is Now in Effect!
Certification Forum Exceeds Expectations
Auditors Attend Annual Training
Audits Set Record Pace
Recertification Is the Hot Ticket in 2018!
Texas Leads Signalperson, Rigger Surge
International Activity Continues Apace
CCO Lift Director Certifications Recognized by BCSP
Advance Notice of Holiday Closure
CCO By the Numbers
Morrow Hosts Board of Directors Meeting
NCCCO Presents at Performance Testing Council
NessCambell Lift and Move USA
45th Biannual Commissioners Meeting
NCCCO Florida Office to Move
Commissioner Spotlight: Chuck Wigger
Did You Know?
Employer Quote of the Month
Lift Director Recertification Exams Available
Employer Recognition Program
NCCCO in the News

News Alert: OSHA Issues Final Rule (11-08-2018)

August/September 2018 Issue

International Crane Experts Meet
New Violation Hotline Created
OSHA Removes Capacity Requirement
NCCCO Elects Directors, Officers for 2018/2019
NCCCO Provides Comment to OSHA
ANSI Reaccredits CCO Certification
OSHA’s Certification Rule: 5 Things to Know
Industry Forum Date Set
Commissioner Spotlight: Gary Via
Signs of a Younger Workforce Emerge
Lift & Move USA Participates in National Conference
Analysis of OSHA’s Proposed Rule
Employer Recognition Program
CONEXPO 2020 Call for Papers
Restricted Telescopic Boom Certification
Rigger Candidate Videos Revised
NCCCO Team Members Certify
Practical Examiner Workshops Scheduled

May 2018 Issue

Introducing “It’s Not Worth the Wait” Program
Hear Industry Leaders on Why Not to Wait
Philadelphia Requires CCO Crane Inspectors
Foundation Drill Rig Certification Shapes Up
Safety Week 2018 (May 7–11)
New Mobile Crane Sample Questions
Employers Recognized as Committed to Safety
Knucklebooms Move into Second Place
Lift Director Questions and Answers
2018 Renewals for Employers
Did You Know?
44th Biannual Commissioner Meeting
Investigation and Verification
World of Concrete a Success
Employer Quote of the Month
CCO by the Numbers
This Month in CCO History...2002
NCCCO in the News

December 2017 Issue

OSHA Delay: It’s Not Worth the Wait
VA Re-Approves CCO Certification
New York City Recognizes CCO Lift Director Certification
OSHA Excludes Monorail Hoists
NCCCO Participates in World Standards Week
Credential Engine Promotes Transparency
International Event Focuses on Workforce Development
NCCCO Commission’s 43rd Bi-Annual Meeting
NCCCO Elects New Commissioners
Liebherr USA Continues Calculator Sponsorship
Singapore Ministry of Manpower Hosts NCCCO Visit
NCCCO Provides Certification Perspective at IAF Meeting
Visit NCCCO at The Work Truck Show for Free!
Grants for CCO Certification
Did You Know? CBT Registration Is Simple
CCO by the Numbers
This Month in History...2007
NCCCO in the News
Supporter Spotlight: Liebherr

November 2017 Issue

OSHA Extends Operator Certification Deadline to 2018
Crane Operator Certification Delay
Lift & Move USA Opens Eyes to Industry
Crane Operators Speak out on the Value of Certification
CCO TLL Certification Now Offers Boom Truck Option
NCCCO Offers SC&R Foundation Certification Scholarships
Audits Key to Practical Exam Integrity
Building Antlers Bridge
Western Regional Office Expands
Visit NCCCO at The Work Truck Snow for Free!
CCO-Certified Crane Inspectors Logo Use and Patch
Lift Safety Zone Promoted at ICUEE
Did You Know? Recertifying on Added Certifications
Employer Quote of the Month
CCO By the Numbers
This Month in History...1989
NCCCO in the News
Supporter Spotlight: Samson

July 2017 Issue

Breaking Records in Vegas, CONEXPO 2017
OSHA Set to Delay Rule—Again
The Lift Safety Zone on CONEXPO TV!
OSHA Certification Webinar
Foundation Drill Rig Certification
Second Industry Forum
NCCCO Elects Commissioners
Pile Drivers Line Up for Certification
Australian Review Group Meets
New Candidate Processing System
Crane Experts Educate at CONEXPO
Visit the Lift Safety Zone at ICUEE
Practical Examiner Workshops
Did You Know?
Employer Quote of the Month
CCO by the Numbers
This Month in CCO History... 1998
Supporter Spotlight

Thanks for Visiting NCCCO at CONEXPO 2017!

CONEXPO Photo Gallery
Available CCO Certifications
Lift Safety Zone on CONEXPO TV
Model Crane Winners Announced
Graham Brent on CONEXPO Radio
Thank You to Our Sponsors

Special Pre-CONEXPO 2017 Edition

Lift Safety Zone
Crane & Rigging Seminars
Practical Examiner Workshops
Written & Practical CCO Certification Exams
Full Program Information
Where to Find NCCCO?
CONEXPO Radio Feature
2014 Lift Safety Zone Video

December 2016 Issue

Liebherr Sponsors Exam Calculators
Bragg Hosts 700+ for Lift & Move USA
ITI Hosts Fall Commissioner Meetings
CONEXPO Education Highlight: Tappan Zee
Special CONEXPO Registration Discounts
NCCCO Plans CONEXPO Exhibit
Pile Driver Certification Readies for Launch
Haag Hosts Board of Directors Meeting
Employer Recognition Program: Cianbro
Find NCCCO at World of Concrete
Employer Joins ERP Program
Examiner Workshops Scheduled
Training Providers Annual Renewal Due
Did You Know?
From the Seat
Employer Quote of the Month
CCO by the Numbers
This Month in CCO History... 2007
NCCCO in the News
Supporter Spotlight

October 2016 Issue

NCCCO Hits Practical Examiner, Workshop Milestones
Society of American Military Engineers and NCCCO Join Forces
CCO Crane Inspectors Recertify
PA Clarifies that Practicals Must be Taken on “ASME B30.5 Cranes”
NCCCO Clarifies Physical Requirements
Special CONEXPO Registration Discounts
CONEXPO Education Highlight: Responsibilities of Onsite Personnel for Cranes
Pete Laux Elected to NCCCO Board of Directors
Lift Safety Zone to Take Center Stage at CONEXPO 2017
Lift & Move USA Goes to California
Commissioner Spotlight: Hank Dutton
Washington State Gets Regularly Scheduled Exams
Practical Examiner Workshops Scheduled
Did You Know?
From the Seat
Employer Quote of the Month
CCO By the Numbers
This Month in CCO History... 2008
Supporter Spotlight

September 2016 Issue

NCCCO and Veterans Meet at American Legion
Lift Director Applications Spike
Special CONEXPO Registration Discount
CONEXPO Education Highlight: Lift Director
Load Chart Option Added to Specialties
Sample Lift Plans and Questions Published
Lift & Move USA Heads to California
ERP Profile: Turner Industries
Lift Safety Zone at CONEXPO 2017
Practical Examiner Workshops
Employer Recognition Program
Did You Know?
From the Seat
Employer Quote of the Month
CCO by the Numbers
NCCCO in the News
This Month in CCO History... 2001
Supporter Spotlight

July 2016 Issue

NCCCO Administers One Millionth CCO Exam
Washington State Extends Contract with NCCCO
Finishing Trades Institute (FTI) Commits to CCO Certifications
Lift Safety Zone at CONEXPO 2017
Commissioner Spotlight: Dave Judy
Lift & Move USA Heads to California
NCCCO Recognizes Its First President
Employer Recognition Program Update
Last Call!Training Providers Listings
Did You Know
John N. Zarian Appointment
NCCCO Celebrates Fun Run
From the Seat
Employer Quote of the Month
CCO by the Numbers
NCCCO in the News
The Month in CCO History: 1998
Supporter Spotlight: Crane Tech

May 2016 Issue

Record Number of Recertificants
Auditing Is Key to Test Integrity
Certification Provides Pathway for Youth
ERP Profile: Deep South
UA Members Recertify
New NCCCO Staff Email Addresses
Treml Joins the Commission
NCCCO Appoints Sam Rogers
Become a Practical Examiner
Lift & Move USA Moves to California
2016 Renewals for Employers and Trainers
Lift Director Exams Now Via CBT
NCCCO In the News
From the Seat

December 2015 Issue

Industry Forum on Personnel Qualifications
Gala Recognizes "Difference Makers"
New York City Recognizes CCO Rigger and Signalperson
Washington State Renews Contract
4-Star Recertificant Program Launched
Upcoming Webinar
NCCCO Around the World
Lift & Move Coming to Houston
International Crane Experts Meet in Australia
CCO "Gives Back" at Veterans Benefit
Pile Driving Rig Certification Takes Shape
20 Years of NCCCO at National Safety Council Congress
This Month in CCO History
From the Seat: W.O. Grubb's Blair Carlton
Practical Examiner Workshops Scheduled
CCO By the Numbers

August 2015 Issue

NCCCO Acquires Testing Services Operations of IAI
NCCCO Enters Telecom Industry
Manitowoc Cranes Sponsors CCO Calculators
The National Safety Council Selects NCCCO for Congress
Lift Director Qualifications Outlined in Webinar
Visit the Lift Safety Zone at ICUEE
Commissioner Profile: Kenneth Shinn
Youth Respond to Industry Outreach
Video Contest: What CCO Means to Me
NCCCO Employer Recognition Program
Training Providers—Do You Offer Training in Spanish?
Did You Know?
This Month in CCO History...2003
From the Seat: Mike Carpenter of Lamar Talks Certification
NCCCO's 20th Anniversary: What's Your Story?
CCO by the Numbers

June 2015 Issue

Heavy Equipment Labor Shortage
Crane Inspectors Vital to Safety
Young Adult Career Event
IFCEE Attendees Learn about Certification
NCCCO Recognizes SC&RA
NCCCO Safety Conference
Buckner Sponsors Fun Run
World Crane and Transport Summit
Do You Offer Spanish Language Training?
Mobile and Signalperson Exams Updated
Did You Know?
CCO By the Numbers
CCO Supports Certification Efforts in Chile
Congratulations to 4-Star Recertificants
Hard Hat Decals Sent with Cards
Practical Examiner Workshops Scheduled
From the Seat
Steel Erectors National Convention
This Month in CCO History
New Committed to Crane Safety Employers

Special Lift & Move USA Issue

Who Should Attend:
- Students
- Parents
- High School and Vocational Teachers
- Military Veterans
Why:
- Learn about careers in the industry
- Learn of earning potential
- Experience what is really like to operate or drive a crane in a simulator
- Enter a drawing to win $250 (register by June 5th to qualify)
- Network with companies in the industry
- Tuesday night BBQ at a crane company with equipment display
Cost: FREE! That's right, this event has so much industry support all you have to do is register.
When: June 16–17, 2015
Where:
- Chicago Midway Marriott
  6520 South Cicero Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60638

April 2015 Issue

ACCSH Meeting Discusses Crane Rule
OSHA Removes Capacity from Certification
Spanish Language Exams
Recertification Sets Records
From the Seat: Kiewit's Doug Welchert
38th Biannual Commissioner Meeting
Safety Week Approaching
California Manager Appointed
This Month in CCO History
CCO by the Numbers
Practical Examiner Workshops Scheduled
Did You Know?

March 2015 Issue

ACCSH to Discuss Crane Operator Qualifications Language
House Pressures OSHA to Act on Crane Operator Requirements
NCCCO Names 2015 Board of Directors
NCCCO Spring Meetings to be Held in Fort Worth, TX
NCCCO Teams with SC&RA, KHL for Career Event
ANSI Issues Commendation and Grants Continued Accreditation
Lift Director and Service Truck Crane Programs Accredited
NCCCO Assists Returning Veterans, Serving Military
Did You Receive Your NCCCO Anniversary Calendar?
VCO an Outstanding Success
Did You Miss the World of Concrete?
Commissioner Profile: Doug Stegeman
Ethics & Discipline Program Provides Quality Assurance
Upcoming Practical Examiner Workshops
Annual Renewal for the NCCCO Employer Recognition Program
Training Providers to Complete Annual Listing Renewal
This Month in CCO History...1999
Did You Know?
From the Seat: Operators Talk About CCO Certification
Employer Quote of the Month
NCCCO's 20th Anniversary: What's Your Story?
CCO By the Numbers
Supporter Spotlight: Morrow

January/February 2015 Issue

NCCCO Turns 20
Audit Program Sets Record
Pile Driving Task Force Meets
OSHA Updates
Employer Recognition Renewals
Washington State Updates Certifier Requirements
CCO By the Numbers
Updated Certification Card Fact Sheet
Tappan Zee Mandates CCO Certification
Power Line Safety Cards
New Videos Available
Training Provider Renewals
From the Seat
Practical Examiner Workshops Scheduled

December 2014 Issue

2014: The Year That Was
Development of Pile Driving Rig Certification Underway
OSHA Optimistic about 2017 Deadline
Nichols Joins NCCCO Board
NCCCO Thanks the Fall Meeting Sponsors
Crane Inspector Profile: John Alexander
Signalperson Certification at All-Time High
States Respond to OSHA Delay
NCCCO Recognizes New "Committed" Employers
This Month in NCCCO History...2007
Handy with a Camera? Send Us Your Photos!
Did You Know...Employers Can Hold Written Exams

November 2014 Issue

OSHA Extends Compliance Date for Operator Certification
NCCCO Joins Coalition for Crane Operator Safety
Boom Truck Operator Certification Program Launched
CCO Certified: 100,000 and Counting
World Crane and Transport Summit
NCCCO Auditors Complete Annual Training
Commissioner Spotlight: Danny Bishop
Visit NCCCO at World of Concrete
CCO Crane Inspector Certification Benefits Contractors
Rigger Level II Certification Made Easier
NCCCO Recognizes New "Committed" Employers
Certificant Misconduct Leads to Disciplinary Action
Lift Director Management Committee Established
Billboard Leader Embraces CCO Certification
Commissioners Gather for 37th Biannual Meeting
NCCCO Elects Commissioners
Handy with a Camera? Send Us Your Photos!
This Month in Industry (and NCCCO) History...
Did You Know: OSHA Has Requirements for Lift Directors
Information Bulletins Sent
Call for Volunteers: Help Develop New CCO Dedicated Pile Driving Rig Operator Certification

News_Alert: OSHA_Update (9/26/14)

OSHA to Revisit Crane Operator Certification Rule
Additional Information and Resources

June 2014 Issue

Industry Agrees with Proposed OSHA Rule
36th Biannual Commission Meeting
New Power Line Safety Card Available
CONEXPO—Quite a Show!
CONEXPO Presentations a Huge Success
Congratulations to the CONEXPO Raffle Winners
Power Line Safety Quiz Answers
Quicker Practical Exam Score Reporting Available
Sicklesteel Cranes Donates Calculators
What Does It Mean to Be CCO-Certified
State Watch: Connecticut Postpones Additional Licensure Requirements
NCCCO Recognizes New "Committed" Employers
15th Annual CCO Fun Run
Did You Know: CCO Certification Can Be Verified Online?
Information Bulletins Sent

January 2014 Issue

CONEXPO's Lift Safety Zone to Focus on Power Line Safety
Not Excited About CONEXPO Yet?
CONEXPO Exam Registration Available!
OSHA Releases New Power Line Video
Still No Word from OSHA
NCCCO Stands Behind Substance Abuse Policy
Compliance Directive On Its Way
Service Truck Crane Examiners Get Accredited
Are you Committed to Crane Safety? Then the ERP Program is For You!
Announcing the Training Provider Listing Recognition Program
Training Providers: Time to Renew for 2014
CICB to Provide Training at CONEXPO
Educate at CONEXPO: 11 More Reasons to Go!
Follow Us on Twitter
This Month in CCO History in...1999
Did You Know...Certificants Can Recertify Up to 12 Months Before Their Certification Expires?
Important Notice Regarding the TSC/PE Section of the NCCCO Website

December 2013 Issue

2013 News Highlights
Digger Derrick Operator Earns ANSI Accreditation
ANSI Grants NCCCO Continued Accreditation
Shuttlelift Load Chart Available January 2014
Visit CONEXP - Get Certified and Accredited!
Changes to Signalperson Make Exams More Accessible
Visit NCCCO at World of Concrete
Congratulations to Our Three-Star Winner
CONEXPO Education Seminar Highlights
Follow Us on Twitter
This Month in CCO History...1996
Did You Know...There Are Two Ways to Take Written Exams?

November 2013 Issue

OSHA and Corps of Engineers Speakers Cap off 35th Biannual Meeting
Annual NCCCO Auditor Training Wraps Up
NCCCO Introduces Lift Director Certification
Have you Registered for CONEXPO 2014?
Think CONEXPO--Think....Education
NCCCO Welcomes New Commissioners
Articulating Crane Operator Recertification Exams Available
Florida Crane Owners' Council, Inc. Awards Scholarships
Improved Log Books Issued
Lift Safety Zone a Big Hit at ICUEE 2013
What's up with OSHA's Crane Personnel Qualifications?
CCO Certification Available to Military Personnel
At This Time in...1998
Holiday Closing

Special ICUEE 2013 Edition

International launch of new CCO Service Truck Crane Operator certification program
Live demonstrations of CCO Digger Derrick Operator, Articulating Crane Operator, and Rigger practical exams
Written examinations for all CCO certification with immediate score reporting
Onsite practical examinations for Service Truck Crane Operator certification
Full range of CCO recertification written exams in all categories
Training for Service Truck Crane Operators offered by Venturo Training Services (VTS)
Visit the Lift Safety Zone at booth N1053
Download and print map of all NCCCO activities at ICUEE

September 2013 Issue

Service Truck Crane Operator Certification Now Available
NCCA Reaffirms CCO Certification Accreditation
OSHA Recommits to Reopening Crane Operator Certification Rule
Webinar: What's Up With OSHA's Crane Personnel Qualifications?
Lift Safety Zone to Return at ICUEE 2013
International Assessment Institute Has Moved
NCCCO Holds Largest Ever Commissioners Meeting
NCCCO Gears Up for ConExpo Next Year in Las Vegas
Verify CCO Online System Attains Early Success
Commissioner Spotlight: Bill Smith
NCCCO Welcomes Three More "Committed" Employers
Written Test Administration Request Form Now Online

May 2013 Issue

OSHA Schedules Crane Operator Certification Meetings
New Address for International Assessment Institute
Service Truck Crane Operator Certification Launched
14th Annual CCO Fun Run Spotlights Crane Safety
Commissioner Spotlight: Dennis Eckstine
NCCCO Welcomes More "Committed" Employers
Lift Safety Zone to Return at ICUEE

April 2013 Issue

OSHA Schedules Crane Operator Certification Meetings
NCCCO Stands Behind Substance Abuse Policy
NCCCO Launches Verify Certification Online System
NCCCO Welcomes More "Committed" Employers
Industry Responds to OSHA Testing Ultimatum
Shuttlelift Load Chart to Replace Broderson in Mid-2013
NCCCO Elects Officers for 2013-2014
NCCCO Elected to Key National Standards Role
Crane Inspector Certification Earns ANSI Accreditation
Computer-Based Testing Sets New Record
Message from the Pennsylvania Crane Operator Licensing Board

December 2012 Issue

ANSI Reaccredits NCCCO
Industry Warns of False Accreditation Claims
NCCCO Gathers for Fall 2012 Meetings
NCCCO Commission Elects Vliet Chairman
Manitowoc Provides 20,000 More Calculators for Tests
Hulse Steps Down as NCCCO Commission Chairman
NCCCO Welcomes Committed to Crane Safety Employers
Two-Star Recertificant's Tale Demonstrates NCCCO Value
Service Truck Crane Operator Certification
NCCCO Offers Free Passes to the Work Truck Show
Rigger I Practical Examiner Accreditation Workshop
Visit CCO at World of Concrete

October 2012 Issue

Message from the President: Operator Certification and the New Crane Rule
NCCCO Starts Committed to Crane Safety Program
NCCCO Applauds Committed to Crane Safety Initiates
Digger Derrick Program Launches
Terex Utilities Hosts First Digger Derrick Operator Exams
Shuttlelift Load Chart to Replace Broderson in Mid-2013
New Practical Examiners Set for Probationary Period

July/August 2012 Issue

Order Replacement Certification Cards Online
NCCCO Issues Separate Certification Cards
NCCCO Introduces Color-Coded CCO Certification Cards
CCO Certification Is Benchmark for NYC License
Manitowoc Donates 10,000 Calculators for CCO Exams
NCCCO Elects Directors, Officers for 2012-2013
Newly Certified Crane Operators Receive Log Books
IBEW Local 98 Hosts Practical Examiner Workshop
Kiewit CCO Operator Team Makes Huge 10-Crane Lift
NCCCO Holds 32nd Biannual Meeting
H&E Hosts Four Examiner Workshops
13th Annual Fun Run Raises Awareness of Crane Safety
Take Any CCO Written Exam by Computer

May 2012 Issue

Washington's Requirements for Riggers Now in Effect
Lift Directors to Get Certification Program
California Articulating Crane Regulation More Restrictive than Federal
Kudos to Kennedy
Cranes Are Safer, But More Training Needed
West Virginia Maintains CCO Certification Requirement
Crane Inspector Exams Now Available via CBT
CCO Riggers and Signalpersons to the Rescue

February/March 2012 Issue

NCCCO Approves 3,000th Practical Exam Site
Annual Auditor Training Maintains CCO Test Integrity
Commissioner Spotlight: Doug Sidelinger
NCCCO Approves Use of Calculators on CCO Exams
CCO Operator Profile: Simeon Crews
CCO Around the Nation
Congratulations to Winner of Manitowoc 4100 Scale Model Crane

December 2011 Issue

Articulating Crane Operator and Rigger Level II Programs ANSI Accredited
Crane Operators Nationwide Respond to Survey
Commissioners "Expect Change"
NCCCO Focuses on OSHA and Inspector Program at CURT
Development of Digger Derrick Program Continues
NCCCO to Exhibit at Two Upcoming Industry Events
CCO Certification Featured in The Netherlands
CCO Crane Operators Help with the Capitol Christmas Tree

November 2011 Issue

Crane Inspector Certification Launched
Recertification Trend Exceeds Expectations
UA Opts for CCO Signalperson Certification
CCO Operator Profile: Duane Schmader
Deadline Looms for Washington State Crane Certifiers
Lamar Advertising Hosts Practical Examiner Workshop

Special ICUEE 2011 Edition

August 2011 Issue

Digger Derrick Initiative Supported by Industry
NCCCO Elects Directors, Officers for 2011/2012
CCO Rigger I and Rigger II Exams Now Available Together
OMB Report Estimates $46+ Million in Annual Benefits from 2010 OSHA Crane & Derricks Rule
Commissioner Spotlight: Charles Lemon
CCO Certificants Obtain PA Crane Operators Licenses
Pennsylvania Crane Conference
NCCCO's Lift Safety Zone to be Featured at ICUEE

June/July 2011 Issue