One of the questions that pops up from time to time is: "What makes a good heavy equipment operator?" And then it gets a little more specific and turns into "What makes a good mobile crane operator?" There's some overlap,…
You've seen that guy, or gal, in the reflective clothing with the flags and radios. Sometimes they are on the road, directing traffic. Most of the time, though, they are on the job site keeping everybody safe. Without a qualified…
On February 7, 2014, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued a proposed rule to extend the compliance date for crane operator certification requirements. This would give three more years to both the certification and phase-in requirements that ensure crane…
Crane certifications make the heavy equipment industry safer and more professional. By ensuring that workers who step foot onto the work site are trained, qualified, and certified, all of us can know with certainty that the heavy equipment industry is…
When it comes to career certifications, having a national certification actually works in favor of truck drivers, crane operators, and other heavy equipment operators. State certifications would do the trick, but if you moved to a new state, then you'd…
What is NCCCO? is an acronym that stands for National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators. The organization was formed in 1995 to administer the nationwide program for certifying crane operators. The key here is nationwide. Once you've been…
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…
I'm not asking if you're certifiable. That's none of my business. I am asking if you have your certifications for working in the heavy equipment business. Are you certified? There are different certifications you can test for. Every state has…
Over the years the Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA) have established guidelines and minimum requirements for workers engaged in different industries. In the construction industry, there are a range of occupations that have been looked at in order to…
If you've worked as a crane operator in the past and you're considering moving back into the profession, you will have to consider many of the changes that have occurred in recent years. One of the biggest changes is that,…