asce construction institute crane safety training guide

1. MODULE 6 Draft #1 03/09/09

4. STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS OHSA ASME B.30 INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS GOVERNMENTAL STANDARDS INDIVIDUAL ORGANIZATIONS INDIVIDUAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES

5. OSHA Construction Industry (29 CFR 1926) 1926 Subpart N, Cranes, derricks, hoists, elevators, and conveyors 1926.550, Cranes and derricks 1926.551, Helicopters 1926.552, Material hoists, personnel hoists, and elevators 1926.553, Base-mounted drum hoists 1926.554, Overhead hoists 1926.555, Conveyors 1926.556, Aerial lifts

6. OSHA- 1926.550 Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors Construction Safety and HealthOutreach ProgramU.S. Department of LaborOSHA Office of Training and EducationMay 1996CRANES AND DERRICKS - �1926.550

7. ASME B.30 ASME =American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME Standards are developed using accredited methodology by the American National Standards Institute The ASME B30 Standards are a collection of 28 volumes on the safe use of equipment in the workplace

8. ASME B.30 � Equipment listing Jacks Overhead Cranes Tower Cranes Mobile Cranes Drum Hoists Floating Cranes Slings and Hooks Underslung Hoists Handling loads from Rotorcraft Storage/ Retrieval Machines Side Boom Tractors Stacker Cranes Cableways Below the Hook Lifting Devices Manually Operated Lever Hoists Articulating Boom Cranes Personnel Lifting Systems Container Cranes Scrap Handlers Rigging Hardware Material Placement Systems Balance Lifting Units

9. Jacks

10. Overhead crane

11. Tower Crane

12. Crawler Crane

13. Stiffleg Derrick

14. Base mounted drum hoist

15. Floating Crane

16. Chain Slings

17. Hooks

18. Overhead Crane/ Monorail

19. Handling loads suspended by a rotorcraft

20. Side boom Tractors

21. Overhead Hoists

22. Overhead and Gantry Cranes

23. Fixed Cableway

24. Below the hook lifting devices

25. Manually operated hoists

26. Articulating boom cranes

27. Personnel Lifting Systems

28. Container Cranes

29. Rigging Hardware

30. Material Placement Systems

31. International Standards

32. Governmental Standards Naval Facilities Command � NAVFAC Department of Energy � DOE

33. Corporate Standards Petrochemical � Exxon, Conoco Phillips Construction companies

34. Individual Entities Tennessee Valley Authority - TVA

35. ASCE/ Construction Institute Crane Safety Committee Crane Operator, Rigger, and Signalmen Certification

36. Operators Crane Operators in the past were trained by hands-on experience guided by long-time Operators who performed lifting operations "by the seat of their pants." Load charts were seldom, if ever, used. Improper operational techniques were passed on from the trainer to the trainee. Older (pre-1950) lattice boom, cable operated cranes would provide early indications of instability and/or overload. Groaning and noise from the mechanical components along with the feel and touch of the controls alerted the Operator to impending problems. The older generation of cranes had levers directly connected to the hoist frictions so that the Operator had a physical sense of the load. The amount of force on the lever was an indication of the weight of the load. As a consequence of improvements introduced in current equipment design, Operators can no longer sense an imminent loss of stability with the degree of certainty they could in the past. Modern high performance cranes no longer provide obvious early indications of instability or overload so Operators must adhere to load chart criteria and must determine loads with precision. Newer machines with air, hydraulic and electronic controls do not provide feedback to the Operator for physical sensing.

37. History In the late 1940s and through the 1960s, construction crane Operators came mainly from the military, agriculture, heavy industry, or union apprentice training programs. Today, the military and agricultural sources are greatly diminished. With the aging workforce, the

38. ASCE policy The ASCE Task Committee on Crane Safety on Construction Sites, expanding on the Policy, advocates that the crane Operator training and certification be: National in Scope Crane Operator certification, accepted across the nation, will allow certified crane Operators to operate in every state. All crane Operator certifiers must utilize the same standards. A single national entity must establish these standards and accreditation criteria. The program shall be implemented by the private sector.

39. ASCE Policy - Training of Crane Operators Types of Equipment Specific types of equipment may include: ? boom trucks, ? hydraulic cranes - truck or crawler mounted or self propelled, ? lattice boom cranes - truck or crawler mounted, ? tower cranes, ? whirley/gantry cranes, ? derricks, barge-mounted cranes, attachments and accessories. Curriculum A minimum curriculum for a training program must include: ? regulations, codes and standards; ? determination of the load; ? determination of the crane capacity; ? interpretation of manufacturer�s manuals; ? inspection, assembly, set up, operation and dismantling of the crane under a range of operating conditions; ? operational training; and ? periodic refresher courses in all of the preceeding.

40. What a trained crane operator should know What a Trained Operator Should Know Crane Operators should: ? understand lifting signals; ? be able to inspect lifting accessories for adequacy; ? be able to adjust load capacities in relation to sling angles and methods of rigging; ? understand transporting restrictions; ? be able to determine the load radius; ? be aware of the dangers of sudden starts and stops; ? know how to bring the boom tip directly over the load with the hoist line vertical; ? understand the importance of setting the crane up on solid ground; ? understand the importance of setting the crane up on level ground; ? understand the importance confirming the load weight; ? understand load charts; ? be able to effectively use safety devices such as load moment systems; ? be able to carry out all shut-down procedures; ? understand the responsibility to report safety-related defects and to ensure that they are rectified before the crane is placed in service; ? understand the importance of performing various simultaneous operations some of which are: ? watching the signaler and the crane control movements; ? watching how the load moves in response to the influence of controls, wind and rigging; ? observing all persons and equipment that the crane might hit or pass over; ? maintaining a safe distances between the load/crane and electrical lines; ? being aware of the crane's stability; understanding that as the Operator, he or she has the authority to abort the lift.

41. REGULATIONS & STANDARDS FOR OPERATOR TRAINING National Requirements Currently there is no national requirement for the certification of crane Operators. However, at the time of writing, Federal OSHA is preparing a proposed rule that would require crane Operators to be certified as part of its revision of 29 CFR 1926.550. Anticipated implementation if the requirement were adopted would likely not be before 2012. It should also be noted that fourteen (14) states and six (6) cities require crane Operators to be licensed or certified, as shown in Table 6-1. Additionally, many employers, as part of a proactive risk management policy, require certification as a condition of hire. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) OSHA addresses training in the following: OSHA Standard 1926.20 (b) (4): 1926.21 (b)(2) ? OSHA Standard 1926.550 for the construction industry requires the employer to comply with the manufacturer's specifications and limitations applicable to the operation of any and all cranes and derricks.

42. ANSI / ASME B30.5- 2007 NSI /ASME B30.5-2007 OSHA requires that employers comply with ANSI B30.5-1968. Some crane manufacturers now comply with the most recent ANSI standard. OSHA in 1926.550 (a) (1) states the employer shall comply with crane manufacturer�s specifications and limitations. ANSI ASME B30.5-2007 requires that Operators �shall meet the following physical requirements unless it can be shown that a condition will not affect the operation of the crane:� vision correctible to 20/30 in one eye and 20/50 in the other; ability to distinguish color, regardless of position when necessary; adequate hearing correctible with a hearing aid; sufficient strength, endurance, agility, coordination, and speed of reaction to meet operation demands; normal depth perception, field of vision, reaction time, manual dexterity, coordination, and no tendency to dizziness or similar undesirable characteristics; successfully pass a drug test; no physical defects or emotional instability that could be a hazard to the Operator or others; Subjection to seizures or loss of physical control is sufficient reason for disqualification. According to ASME B30.5-2007, Operator requirements shall include, but not be limited to providing the following: evidence of successfully passing a physical examination as defined in paragraph 5-3.1.2(a); satisfactory completion of a written examination covering operational characteristics, controls, and emergency control skills, such as response to fire, power line contact, loss of stability, or control malfunction, as well as characteristic and performance questions appropriate to the crane type for which qualification is being sought; demonstrated ability to read, write, comprehend, and use arithmetic and a load/capacity chart, in the language of the crane manufacturer�s operation and maintenance instruction materials; satisfactory completion of a combination written and verbal test on load/capacity chart usage that covers a selection of the configurations the crane may be equipped to handle for the crane type for which qualification is being sought; satisfactory completion of an operation test demonstrating proficiency in performing lifting, lowering, booming, telescoping, and swinging functions at various radii as well as shutdown. Testing shall also include proficiency in prestart and poststart inspection, securing procedures, and traveling by appropriate written, oral or practical methods; demonstrated understanding of the applicable sections of the B30 Standard and Federal, state and local requirements.

43. Re-Qualification RE-QUALIFICATION Operators who have successfully qualified for a specific crane type shall be required to be re-qualified if supervision deems it necessary. Re-qualification shall include, but not be limited to, the following: evidence of successfully passing a current physical examination; satisfactory completion of a written examination covering operational characteristics, controls, and emergency control skills such as response to: fire, power line contact, loss of stability or control malfunctions, as well as characteristic performance stability questions appropriate to the crane type for which they are being re-qualified; operators shall demonstrate their ability to read, write, comprehend, and exhibit arithmetic skills and load/capacity chart usage, in the language of the crane manufacturer�s operation and maintenance instruction materials; satisfactory completion of a combination written and verbal test on load/capacity chart usage that covers a selection of the configurations (the crane may be equipped to handle) for the type of crane for which the Operator is being re-qualified; completing an operations test demonstrating proficiency in handling the specific type crane on which they are being re-qualified, including both pre-start and post-start inspections, maneuvering skills, shutdown, and securing procedures; and operators shall demonstrate understanding of the applicable sections of the B30 Standard and Federal, State, and local safety requirements.

44. Trainees Trainees Trainee qualification requirements shall include, but not be limited to, the following: evidence of successfully passing a physical examination; satisfactory completion of a written examination covering safety, operational characteristics and limitations, and controls of the type crane for which they are being qualified; operator trainees shall demonstrate their ability to read, write, comprehend, and exhibit arithmetic skills and load/capacity chart usage, in the language of the crane manufacturer�s operations and maintenance instruction materials; satisfactory completion of a combination written and verbal test on load/capacity charge usage covering various crane configurations; trainee qualification, Operator qualification, and operation re-qualification shall be performed by a designated person who, by experience and training, etc., fulfills the requirements of a qualified person; and operator physical examinations shall be required every three years as defined, or more frequently if supervision deems it necessary. Note: This committee strongly recommends that the employer utilize drug testing procedures for re-qualification of Operators and selection of trainees and further recommends that the employer utilize a random drug testing program.

45. CERTIFICATIONS CRANE OPERATORS NCCCO- National Council for the Certification of Crane Operators SIGNALMEN RIGGERS IN HOUSE TRAINING

46. State licensing summary TABLE 6-1. Summary of Crane Operator Training/Certification Programs. State Legislation Matrix (National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCO) Report: 5/29/08) StatesEffective DateNCCO Recognized/ Required?Is �NCCO� referenced in requirementStandards ReferencedRequirements for Mobile, Tower, and/or Overhead Cranes?Certification must be accredited?Mobile Crane DefinitionMaximum Load Capacity (Mobile)Tower Crane Definition (if available)California06/01/05YesNoASME B30.3, 30.4, 30.5Mobile, TowerNCCAA machine for lifting or lowering a load and moving it horizontally, in which the hoisting mechanism is an integral part of the machine. A self-propelled crane equipped with a boom and mounted on a chassis which is supported on either rubber tires, crawler tread or railway wheels running on railroad tracks.Above 7.5 tonsA crane in which a boom, swinging jib or other structural member is mounted on a vertical mast or tower.Connecticut10/01/82NoNoASME B30.3, 30.4, 30.5Mobile, TowerNo, Examining Board for Crane OperatorsA mobile, carrier-mounted power-operated hoisting machine utilizing a power-operated boom which moves laterally by rotation of the machine on the carrierAbove 5 tonsUsed in construction, demolition or excavation work.Hawaii10/01/03YesYesASME B30.5MobileHo, Hoisting machine operators� advisory boardMaximum lifting capacity of more than 5 tons.Above 5 tonsN/AMassachusettsN/ANoNoN/AMobile, TowerNoHoisting Machinery. A device intended to raise, lower, suspend or support cargo.Above 500 poundsHoisting Machinery. A device intended to raise, lower, suspend or support cargo.Minnesota07/01/07YesNoN/AMobileYesMaximum lift capacity of greater than 5 tons on a construction site.Above 5 tonsN/AMontana10/01/05YesYesN/AMobile, Tower, Overhead (construction only)NoA machine with a hosting mechanism that is integral to the machine and that is used for lifting and lowering a load and for moving it horizontally.At least 6 tonsA tower crane of any capacity.Nevada01/01/07YesNoASME B30.3, 30.4, 30.5Mobile, TowerNCCAA machine which has a movable boom which lifts and lowers a load and moves it horizontally, and is designed so that the mechanism which lifts the load is an integral part of the machine.At least 7.5 tons or at least 25 ft of usable boom.A crane that is regularly assembled and disassembled for use at various sites, including cranes on which the operating radius is adjusted by means of boom luffing mechanism, or by means of a trolley traversing a horizontal boom, or by a combination of the two.New Jersey04/01/04YesYesASME B30.5MobileNCCAA power-operated hoisting machine used in construction, demolition or excavation work that has a power-operated winch load line and boom moving laterally by the rotation of the machine on a carrier.At least 10 tonsN/ANew Mexico07/01/95YesNoASME B30.3, 30.4, 30.5Mobile, TowerNo, Regulations and Licensing DepartmentCarrier-mounted track or crawler type power-operated hoisting machine that utilizes a power-operated boom capable of lateral movement by the rotation of the machine on the carrier.N/AUsed in construction, demolition or excavation work.New York (excluding NYC)06/01/72NoNoN/AMobile, TowerNoCarrier-mounted, power-operated hoisting machine utilizing hoisting rope and a power-operated boom movable laterally by rotation of the machine on the carrier.Above 5 tons or 40 ft of boomMore information available http://www.labor.state.ny.us/formsdocs/wp/cr23Subpart8.pdf#page=3 Part 23-8.3 Special Provisions for Tower Cranes.Oregon01/01/92NoNoN/AMobile, TowerNoCapacity of 5 tons or greater.At least 5 tonsTower and Whirley CranesRhode IslandN/ANoNoN/AMobile, Overhead, ElectricNoNo person shall operate or be in direct charge of hoisting or excavation equipment which uses gasoline,, steam, diesel, electric or compressed air of five (5) horsepower or more without obtaining a license to do so as provided in this chapter.N/AN/AUtah07/01/07YesYesASME B30.5MobileNCCAA power-operated hosting machine used in construction, demolition, or excavation work that has a power-operated winch load-line, and boom-moving laterally by the rotation of the machine on a carrier.At least 10 tonsN/AWashington01/01/10YesNoN/AMobile, Tower, OverheadYesA power-operated equipment used in construction that can hoist, lower, and horizontally move a suspended load, multipurpose machines when configured to hoist and lower by means of a winch or hook and horizontally move a suspended load.N/A/Tower cranes (fixed jib, hammerhead, luffing, self-erecting) pedestal cranes, overhead and gantry cranes (out of mobile crane definition)West Virginia09/01/01YesYesASME B30.5MobileNoA power-operated hoisting machine used in construction, demolition or excavation work which has a power-operated winch and load line and a power-operated boom that moves laterally by the rotation of the machine on a carrier.At least 5 tonsN/A

47. NCCCO NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF CRANE OPERATORS (NCCCO) NCCCO Certification Key Facts The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) is an independent, non-profit organization incorporated in January 1995 to establish and administer a nationwide program for the certification of crane Operators. Meets Federal OSHA 29 CFR 1926.550 and ASME/ANSI B30.5-2004. NCCCO certification is designed to assure both industry and the general public that Operators are skilled and knowledgeable. Features of the NCCCO program are that it is: national in scope; operated by the private sector; independent of labor relations policies; tailored to different types of cranes; designed so certifications must be renewed every 5 years; tested in three parts: medical, written, and practical; accredited by nationally recognized professional credentialing authorities (NCCA and NSSB); officially recognized by Federal OSHA. Examinations are administered on-demand at sites across the US. Certification is awarded to those Operators who meet the requirements of written, medical, and practical exams, demonstrating their fundamental knowledge of, and skill in, safe crane operation. The Mobile Crane written examination consists of a Core Exam and four Specialty Exams. The specialties include: Lattice Boom Truck Crane, Lattice Boom Crawler Crane, Small Telescopic Boom Crane (Fixed Cab); and Large Telescopic Boom Crane (Swing Cab). NCCCO also administers certification programs for Operators of Tower Cranes and of Overhead Cranes. The Mobile Crane practical (hands-on) examination is offered in three categories: Lattice Boom Crane, Small Telescopic Boom Crane (Fixed Cab), and Large Telescopic Boom Crane (Swing Cab). The NCCCO Practical Examiner Accreditation Program trains NCCCO-certified crane Operators in the administration of the practical exam, and authorizes them to administer the NCCCO hands-on tests at sites nationwide. In its first ten years, NCCCO administered more than 200,000 exams to over 40,000 Operators in 50 states, a significant step toward its goal of ensuring an informed, trained and qualified population of crane Operators throughout the nation. In 1999, and again in 2003, the NCCCO national crane Operator certification program was recognized by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration as meeting OSHA�s requirements for crane Operator competency. On January 25, 2006, NCCCO and the Construction Institute at ASCE signed a memorandum of understanding to provide cooperation and services between the two organizations. NCCCO coordinates its testing services through all major industry groups, and is formally recognized by many including the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM); the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC); the Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA); the NEA-Association of Union Constructors; the Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association (SC&RA); the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE); and the Steel Erectors Association of American (SEAA).

48. What is Certification ? What is Certification? Certification is essentially the final link in a process designed to educate people in the correct way to operate cranes. Well-trained Operators, with independently verified knowledge and skills make less mistakes, and therefore have fewer accidents, than those with lesser or inferior knowledge. To preserve its status as an independent, impartial, testing authority, NCCCO does not offer training. However, it does provide an objective means of verifying that training has been effective � that learning has, in fact, taken place. Only third-party, independent certification can do this, and then only if it has been validated by the industry it is intended for, and recognized as psychometrically sound by certification specialist. NCCCO has met all these criteria. The key elements of the NCCCO program are that it: actively encourages training, yet is separate from it; verifies that training has been effective; was developed in a non-regulatory environment; is modeled on ANSI/ASME consensus framework; meets recognized professional credentialing criteria; has participation from all industry sectors.

49. Mobile Crane NCCCO Mobile Crane Practical Examination NCCCO Practical Examination consists of three categories: lattice boom cranes small telescopic boom cranes (fixed cab) large telescopic boom cranes (swing cab) Candidates must pass the Written Examination, meet Medical Criteria, and pass the Practical Exam in order to be certified. For recertification, candidates who have at least 1,000 hours crane-related experience in the past five years do not have to retest on the Practical Exam, but they do have to pass a Written Recertification examination. Crane-related experience is defined as: crane operation, inspection, maintenance, or training. The exam comprises seven segments including four main tasks that increase progressively in skill-level tested. Skills tested are: hoisting, booming, swinging, following hand signals, and combinations (multi-function) operations. Operation is required with load and without load.

50. ANSI Certified Crane Operator Testing Agency National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators. 2750 Prosperity Avenue � Suite 505 Website � www.NCCCO.org Fairfax, Virginia 22031-4312 Email � info@NCCCO.org Phone: 703-560-2391

51. ANSI Certified Crane OperatorTraining and Certification NCCA provides CIC operator certifications for the following : -Small Telescoping Boom� less than 21 tons -Medium Telescoping Boom- 21-75 tons Large telescoping boom � over 75 tons -Lattice boom � Carrier Mounted Lattice boom � Crawler Mounted

52. Crane Operator Certification CIC offers NCCA Accredited Operator Certifications Crane Institute Certification (CIC) exams are nationally accredited by the NCCA. No other organization provides exams that are better, or more legally recognized, for certifying crane operators. CIC sought and earned accreditation to put itself to the test. Like our operators, we wanted to pass the test and be able to prove that we are the best. CIC accredited exams certify operators on the following cranes. Small Telescoping Boom, Under 21 Tons Medium Telescoping Boom, 21 to 75 Tons Large Telescoping Boom, Over 75 Tons Lattice Boom Carrier Lattice Boom Crawler

53. Crane Operator Certification Crane Institute of America Certification, Inc.One Carlson Parkway, Suite 230Minneapolis, MN 55447-4538www.CraneInstituteCertification.com

54. NCCCO Mobile Crane OperatorWritten Exam | Practical Exam | How Do I Test? ELIGIBILITY Requirements for certification include the following: Be at least 18 years of age Meet Physical Requirements Comply with CCO�s Substance Abuse Policy Pass Written Examinations (Core and one Specialty) Pass Practical Examination(s) - Candidates must pass the Practical exam within twelve months of passing the written examination. Comply with the NCCCO Code of Ethics PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Certified crane operators must continue to meet ASME B30.5 physical requirements throughout their certification period and attest to their agreement to this requirement in their application. Means of compliance with ASME physical requirements include but are not limited to the following: CCO Physical Examination Form (valid for three years) A current DOT (Department of Transportation) Medical Examiner's Certificate (valid for two years) CCO WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS The written examination program consists of a Core examination in crane operation, as well as four crane Specialty examinations. The Core examination has 90 multiple-choice questions. Candidates are allowed 90 minutes to complete the Core examination. All Specialty examinations consist of 26 multiple choice questions. Candidates are allowed 55 minutes to complete each Specialty examination. All candidates are required to take the Core examination regardless of the Specialty(s) in which they wish to be certified. CCO Specialty Examinations: Lattice Boom Crawler Cranes (LBC) Lattice Boom Truck Cranes (LBT) Large Telescopic Boom Cranes (Swing Cab) (TLL) Small Telescopic Boom Cranes (Fixed Cab) (TSS)

55. NCCCO Tower Crane Operator Written Examination | Practical Examination | How Do I Test? ELIGIBILITY Requirements for certification include the following: Be at least 18 years of age Meet Physical Requirements Comply with CCO's Substance Abuse Policy Pass Written Examination Pass Practical Examination - Candidates must pass the Written and corresponding Practical examinations within a twelve month timeframe. Comply with the Code of Ethics EXPERIENCE CCO certification examinations are designed for operators who are trained and who currently work in crane operation. Crane-related experience is defined as: operation, maintenance, inspection or training. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Certified crane operators must continue to meet ASME B30.3 physical requirements throughout their certification period and attest to their agreement to those requirement in their application. Means of compliance with ASME physical requirements include, but are not limited to the following: CCO Physical Examination Form (valid for three (3) years) A current DOT (Department of Transportation) Medical Examiner's Certificate (valid for two (2) years) CCO WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS The Tower Crane written exam consists of a single examination in Tower Crane operation.� This examination has 55 multiple-choice questions, six (6) of which are load chart questions.� Candidates are allowed 60 minutes to complete the exam.� Candidates meeting eligibility requirements may take the written and practical examinations in any order. CCO PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS The CCO Practical Examination demonstrating crane operator proficiency may be taken on the following crane types: Hammerhead Luffer Self-Erecting A candidate must pass both the Written and Practical examinations in order to be certified for a five-year period.

56. NCCCO - Signalperson Signalperson Written Exam | Practical Exam | How Do I Test? | Test Dates and Locations ELIGIBILITY Requirements for certification include the following: Be at least 18 years of age Comply with CCO�s Substance Abuse Policy Pass Written Examination Pass Practical Examination Comply with the NCCCO Code of Ethics EXPERIENCE NCCCO certification examinations are designed for signalpersons who are trained and who will use hand and voice signals in crane operation. NCCCO CERTIFICATION TIME FRAMES A candidate must pass the written and practical examination in order to be certified.� Signalperson certification is valid for five (5) years. Candidates have12 months from the time they pass their first exam (written or practical) in which to become certified. Candidate who do not take and pass both the written and practical exam within the 12 month time frame will be required to start the certification process again from the beginning. NCCCO WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS The Siganlperson written examination consist of 60 multiple-choice questions.� Candidates are allowed 60 minutes to complete the examination. NCCCO PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS The Signalperson practical examination requires the candidate to demonstrate proficiency in giving both hand and voice commands. RECERTIFICATION NCCCO certification is valid for five (5) years.� Candidates must complete their recertification requirements during the 12 months prior to their expiration date.� This includes: Passing the practical recertification examination Compliance with the NCCCO Substance Abuse Policy Compliance with the NCCCO Code of Ethics �

57. NCCCO � Riggers Rigging Certification for Riggers, Signalpersons Moving Forward February 2008 - Certification programs for riggers and signalpersons will become a reality later this year as the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) makes significant progress in development of its two new programs. The two task forces NCCCO set up in April last year are well on their way towards completion of separate programs aimed at helping to �complete the loop� with regard to crane safety on construction sites.� �The role of the crane operator, and the need to ensure he or she is qualified, is well understood,� said NCCCO Commission Chairman, Kerry Hulse.� �What these new certifications are geared towards is ensuring that crane operators are given safely rigged loads to lift in the first place, along with accurate visible or audible directions on where to place them.� Both programs will consist of a written and a practical examination.� �Development is being �double-tracked� to speed things along and provide for optimum synergy between the two Task Forces,� said NCCCO Manager, Program Development, Phillip Kinser.� The Task Forces are made up of some 60 volunteers, representing all facets of the industries that use cranes in construction, and all of them are active in their field.� Identified as subject matter experts (SMEs), and trained by NCCCO in program development, they have been meeting approximately every six weeks since the Task Forces were established last April.

59. Legal

60. Reference Material DOE �STD-1090-2004 Hoisting and Rigging Standard- U S Department of Energy Mobile Crane Inspection Guidelines for OSHA Compliance Officers- OSHA -1994