Sims Crane - Mon May 12, 2025
Sims Crane & Equipment Receives National Employer Award for Safety
Sims Crane & Equipment has been recognized as one of the top 45 companies out of thousands of companies considered by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (CCO) and has received the new Employer Award from the CCO for its strong commitment to safety....
NCCCO - Mon February 24, 2025
NCCCO Debuts New Online Safety Tool Developed for Crane Industry
The NCCCO Foundation and the National Safety Council (NSC), through its Work to Zero initiative, partnered to develop a free online tool to assist companies and individuals using cranes and other load-handling equipment to improve jobsite safety....
NCCCO - Tue October 15, 2024
NCCCO Foundation Announces Two New Scholarship Programs
The NCCCO Foundation announced the availability of two new scholarships for those seeking to begin a career in the exciting crane industry. The first scholarship program provides financial support for those who want to get quality training that leads to first-time CCO certification as a rigger or signalperson....
NCCCO - Tue September 17, 2024
New Website Supports Workforce Development in Crane Industry
The NCCCO Foundation announced the launch of a new website, MyCraneCareer.org, an interactive, online resource for prospective professionals and employers in the crane industry. With predicted shortages of skilled crane operators in the coming decades, fueled by an aging workforce, the website aims to educate about the field and provide engaging resources for individuals to get started in their path toward training, certification and employment....
NCCCO - Thu July 18, 2024
Colorado Crane Operator School Has Been Awarded CCO EDU Accreditation
Colorado Crane Operator School (CCOS) has been qualified by CCO Education Services (CCO EDU) as an Accredited Training Provider (ATP). "We at Colorado Crane Operator School are incredibly proud to become an Accredited Training Provider for CCO Education Services [CCO EDU]....
NCCCO - Wed July 10, 2024
NCCCO Foundation Announces Board Appointments, Retirements, Elected Officers for 2024
The NCCCO Foundation announced several new appointments, retirements, and new officers to its board of directors who began their service on July 1. After long and distinguished service to the NCCCO Foundation, Kerry Hulse, retired vice president of operations, Deep South Crane & Rigging, Houston, Texas; Tim Watters, president, Hoffman Equipment, Piscataway, N.J.; and Chris Ryan, retired vice president of equipment, Boh Bros....
NCCCO - Mon April 15, 2024
CCO Recognizes Top Training Providers for Outstanding Commitment to Safety
CCO is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Training Provider Awards. These prestigious awards recognize the exemplary efforts of training providers in preparing candidates for CCO exams, leading to essential certifications in load handling equipment operation....
NCCCO - Wed April 10, 2024
CCO Names 2024 Employer Award Recipients
CCO announced the winners of the 2024 CCO Employer Awards, celebrating companies committed to workplace safety through CCO certification. These awards, now in their second year, shine a spotlight on businesses prioritizing safety in their operations....
NCCCO - Thu April 04, 2024
New Report On Safety Hazards in Crane Industry
The NCCCO Foundation and the National Safety Council (NSC) through its Work to Zero initiative partnered to survey certified crane operators and inspectors regarding safety hazards in the crane industry....
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators - Tue December 12, 2023
CCO EDU Formed to Focus On Developing, Auditing, Approving Training Providers
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (CCO) announced the formation of CCO Education Services LLC (CCO EDU). One of the core elements in CCO's mission has been to improve the standards of knowledge....
