NCCCO Testing and Studying for CCO Exams

Training for CCO
The construction industry is a complex and regulated field, especially when it comes to crane and rigging operations. The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) is a non-profit organization that develops and administers written and practical exams for crane and rigging operators. Their certification programs are recognized…

How To Become a Crane Operator

Crane Operator Training
Last updated: September 10, 2024. This article has been updated to reflect the most current information and trends. Certified crane operators play a crucial role in construction, infrastructure projects, and various industries, operating cranes to safely lift and move heavy equipment and materials. This comprehensive guide will walk you through…

What Is a Crane Load Chart?

Note: this article was originally published in 2022 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness in June 2024. A crane load chart is an essential tool for crane operators to calculate a crane’s lifting capabilities. This chart ensures the crane does not exceed its lifting capacity, accounting for variations…

Mobile Crane Inspections: A Comprehensive Guide

Note: This comprehensive guide aims to provide you with a one-stop resource for all your mobile crane inspection needs. Much of this crane safety content consists has been consolidated from our previous blogs; and Total Equipment Training has incorporated the latest updates regarding crane inspections to ensure accuracy and relevance.…

OSHA Rigging Training Requirements

This article was originally written over two years ago. Total Equipment Training has reviewed and updated the content to make it more accurate to the current data. Rigger Qualifications and Certifications Rigging is a critical part of construction and heavy industry, ensuring the safe lifting and movement of massive objects.…

CRANE ACCIDENTS: CAUSE AND AVOIDANCE

Crane Operator Training
The construction industry ranks highly in both the frequency and severity of accidents that occur in the workplace. This is understandable, as the industry is a leading employer that utilizes powerful machines to move great loads over heights and distances. Consideration of safety has become so essential, that regulatory bodies…

CHOOSING THE RIGHT BUCKET TRUCKS FOR YOUR JOB

Heavy Equipment Training
Bucket trucks, also called boom trucks, are versatile pieces of mechanical equipment employed in several industries such as agriculture, construction, warehousing, forestry, electric, and utility. As the name implies, their base is a (diesel or gasoline-powered/hybrid) truck, fixed with a boom, with a man-carrying bucket or platform attached to the…