Attention: All ATS Specialized Customers doing NCCCO training & testing. Effective Date: January 1, 2024 Beginning on January 1, 2024, all NCCCO written exam testing will have to be done on a computer connected to the NCCCO written testing website. ATS…
Lattice cranes, also called lattice boom cranes, are transported by trucks and then assembled on site. Lattice cranes have high capacities and long boom lengths, making them perfect for various applications. There are many configurations of lattice cranes, and their…
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) is a non-profit agency that was established in 1995. With headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia, the organization’s mission is to develop effective performance standards that promote the safe operation of cranes…
Every rigger/signalperson has to be certified. That's a federal regulation from OSHA and most insurance companies have been insisting on it too. It just makes sense that this vital job be one that is held by a person who has…
One of the highest paid categories of heavy equipment operation is the crane operator, and a rigger is an essential partner in the operator's mission. Because this is such an important job on a site, most states and insurance companies…
The crane operator does spectacular things, hoisting heavy loads and accomplishing tasks like placing critical beams where the job requires it. But the crane operator doesn't work alone because riggers and spotters are part of a team, making the whole…
A lot of times you might hear someone say they just don't have the time to go through a long training process because they have bills to pay. But you really shouldn't say things like that without knowing how long…
National credential benefits the heavy equipment industry in a number of ways. First, it's a great way to ensure safe practices in the workforce. If there is one industry standard for best safety practices, then it's easier to ensure that…
Many states today now require crane operators to be certified. This should not be seen as a negative or an obstacle. Sure, it might be a little inconvenient, but think of the benefits. First, crane operators are in high demand…
It doesn't matter what sort of training you undertake. It is going to cost you. If you were buying a car or a washing machine, for example, you would ensure you were getting value for money, so the same should…