CRANE OPERATOR CERTIFICATION AND LICENSING. ARTBA 2004 Work Zone Conference Baltimore, Maryland, November 4, 2004

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1 CRANE OPERATOR CERTIFICATION AND LICENSING ARTBA 2004 Work Zone Conference Baltimore, Maryland, November 4, 2004

2 CCO Certification Program History n Early 1987: user group meeting convened n Unacceptable number of crane accidents n Many apparently attributable to operator n Real cost much higher than realized u Personal Injury/Property Damage u Workers Comp./Lost Time u Safety Record/Mod. Rate n Training only effective if learning verified n Verification through operator certification

3 Commission for Crane Operator Certification n NCCCO formed January 1995 n Independent, non-profit 501(c)6 organization n Task: develop effective performance standards for crane operators n Provide a fair, independent and reliable assessment of operator knowledge and skill

4 Current Status Since April 1996: nmore than 27,000 operators tested nthrough 1,600+ test administrations n100,000+ exams administered nin 49 states

5 State Adoption nwest Virginia nhawaii nnew Jersey ncalifornia nmontana nnew Mexico npennsylvania, Utah, Colorado, Alaska

6 Perceived Benefits of Operator Certification nimprove Safety ureduce reduce accidents ufewer fewer deaths/injuries uless less property damage nindustry needs to be proactive, self-policing nprofessional status of operator nimprove public image of industry

7 Why Certification? nidentifies bad actors naid to employer when hiring nfewer accidents=reduced risk of loss nlower equipment repair costs nimproved safety records nmore productive, efficient operations nfavorable insurance rates

8 Why CCO Certification? nthird-party, independent testing nindustry developed & supported njoint labor/management effort npsychometrically sound nvalidated through peer review nstandardized; Nationwide; Secure nnet result: Increased training

9 Participants in Certification Program Development n Operators n Equipment Inspectors n Operator Training Companies n Insurance Carriers n Safety Specialists n Construction Companies n Consultants n Contractors n Trade Unions n Crane Manufacturers n ASME/ANSI B30 & B30.5 Members n Crane Rental Firms n Industrial Corporations n Educators n Military Agencies n OSHA

10 CCO Teams With Psychometricians n Assist in development and administration of CCO certification n Established track record in certification n Provide licensing & certification services to professional associations and licensing boards n Ensure test is fair, valid and reliable n Legal defensibility

11 Mobile Crane Examinations WRITTEN EXAMS n Four Knowledge Areas u Site u Operation u Technical knowledge u Load charts n 200 multiple-choice questions PRACTICAL EXAMS n Nationwide exam sites n By crane type MEDICAL EVALUATION n By certified physician n CCO form or DOT medical examiner s certificate

12 Written Specialty Exams n SMALL TELESCOPIC: Grove RT59S or Manitex 1768 n LARGE TELESCOPIC: Grove TMS 750B or Link-Belt RTC-8050 n LATTICE BOOM TRUCK: Link-Belt HC 238H or Manitowoc 777 n LATTICE BOOM CRAWLER: American 5300 or Manitowoc 888-II

13 Written Test Administration ntests given on demand, anytime ngroups with 15 candidates request test administration 4 weeks prior nexpedited testing available nconvenient for work schedules & operator availability nchief Examiner ensures integrity, security, standardization

14 Practical Examination ntests essential skills nstandardized format nfair, objective and reliable nexaminer Accreditation Program ntests given on demand, anytime nexpedited scheduling/application ncandidate video available

15 Certification Fees ncore Exam + 1 Specialty $165 neach Additional Specialty $ 10 nfirst Practical Test $ 60 neach Additional Practical $ 10 ntotal Fees ubasic Basic 5-Year 5 Certification $ 225 ufull Full 5-Year 5 Certification $ 275

16 Recertification Requirements nevery 5 years nwritten Recertification Examination nexperience Documentation in lieu of Practical Exam nmedical Requirements

17 Further Information: 703/

18 CRANE OPERATOR CERTIFICATION AND LICENSING ARTBA 2004 Work Zone Conference Baltimore, Maryland, November 4, 2004