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CCO's Online Proctored Testing (OPT) platform will soon have integrated chat, so no additional software is required to take OPT exams.

CCO is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Training Provider Awards, recognizing their exemplary efforts in preparing candidates for CCO exams.

CCO is excited to announce the winners of the 2024 CCO Employer Awards, celebrating companies committed to workplace safety through CCO certification.

At the core of CCO lies a network of dedicated volunteers whose tireless efforts shape the very fabric of our organization. National Volunteer Month serves as a reminder to honor the hundreds of contributors who have helped shape CCO’s portfolio.

CCO has reduced the number of exams required for earning CCO Crane Inspector certification, making the pathway to certification easier and more affordable without compromising quality.

CCO is soliciting applications from qualified individuals to fill eight open positions on its Commission. Applications must be received by April 18, 2024.

CCO is excited to announce changes to the myCCO portal designed to enhance the stakeholder experience and provide even greater convenience when accessing exam-related information.

While there are no questions on CCO exams intended to trick anyone, questions are intended for the candidate to read and understand the question, apply their knowledge, and identify the single correct answer.

Until CCO released its new Telehandler Operator certification, there was no standard covering what operators should know to operate safely.

CCO has recently formed a new Spanish Bilingual Committee to ensure that professional translations of all Spanish language CCO exams have been translated appropriately for Spanish speakers in the U.S.

NCCCO is excited to announce the formation of CCO Education Services LLC (CCO EDU).

CCO and the NCCCO Foundation recently entered into a formal agreement with the federal OSHA through the OSHA Alliance Program to keep the industry informed of OSHA’s applicable safety-related initiatives.

CCO now has three options for taking written exams: Online Proctored Testing (OPT), Test Center Testing (TCT), and Event Online Testing (EOT).

CCO is updating its practical exam administration process leveraging the latest technology.

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Personnel Certification Accreditation Committee has voted to grant CCO continued accreditation for 2023–2024.

CCO is thrilled to add candidate photos to myCCO and the Verify CCO Online (VCO) system. This new feature will allow candidates to manage their own photos and allow employers to have a higher level of certainty when verifying certification.

CCO is excited to announce a recent update to the myCCO mobile app for iPhones and Android.

CCO is reducing the number of exams required for earning CCO Lift Director to make certification more accessible.

CCO has announced exam fees for 2024. Fees for practical exams and all written exam modalities except for paper-pencil testing (PPT) will remain the same as 2023.

CCO has filed legal action in Texas against three individuals and one company for claims arising from a scheme to fraudulently certify individuals, including claims for fraud, unfair competition, copyright infringement, breach of contract, and conspiracy.

CCO is excited to release details on Test Center Testing (TCT), the newest way for candidates to take written exams. TCT exams are delivered via computer at a facility established specifically for administering secure exams.

The newest ASME B30.5 standard for mobile cranes went into effect late last year and has new requirements for riggers. The two key differences in the new standard affect when a qualified rigger is required, and what constitutes a “qualified” rigger.

In many instances, OSHA or standards such as ASME require an individual to be qualified. But what does that mean, how is qualification documented, and what’s the difference between “qualification” and “certification”?

In response to feedback received during the initial launch of CCO’s new Online Proctored Testing (OPT) option, CCO is excited to announce a change to materials permitted during the exam.

CCO has announced plans to develop a new certification program for operators of side boom tractors. This development is a result of multiple industry requests, a desire to bring safety to operators of this equipment who encounter unique challenges and hazards, and to ensure compliance with ASME B30.14 and OSHA.

CCO is honored to announce that 19 industry experts have been selected to develop a new certification program for evaluators of crane operators.

As CCO continues to improve processes and review best practices in the industry, candidates will see changes in their score reports. Moving forward, candidates will receive a pass or fail result only rather than a numerical or percentage score.

Candidates can now opt to take their CCO written exams using the new Online Proctored Testing (OPT) option on their own internet-connected computer from almost anywhere, 24/7/365.

CCO has improved the design of the ID cards issued to CCO certificants by removing all time-sensitive data and relying instead on the real-time data reported via the Verify CCO Online (VCO) system. As a result, those who verify certification will have access to much more accurate and up-to-date data.

There’s exciting news from the CCO Customer Service Department! We’re excited to introduce you to a virtual web chat option, affectionately named "Derrick."

CCO is announcing the first telehandler operator certification that meets OSHA 1926 and OSHA 1910 requirements. Candidates will be able to apply for the new exams as early as December 1, the same day that the practical exams will be first available.

The updated myCCO portal website is the one-stop shop to create candidate and customer accounts, apply for certification exams, and see exam results and certifications. Sets the stage for launch of new exam modalities.

CCO is set to develop a credential for crane operator evaluators that will meet OSHA regulations. By offering this credential, CCO hopes to bring some clarity and uniformity to evaluations, to make evaluations more reliable and defensible, and to establish a “gold standard” for the qualification of crane operator evaluators.

Sixth in a series of related articles reviewing the roles that have been identified when working with cranes, explaining Riggers’ responsibilities, defining their training requirements, and outlining their documentation requirements.

CCO wants candidates and certificants to know that they are more than just a certification number. CCO understands that behind each program participant is a hard-working, safety-minded professional who cares deeply about the work they do.

Candidates may now apply and take the exam for the new CCO Concrete Pump Operator certification.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released a new compliance directive CPL 02-01-063 for cranes and derricks.

Fifth in a series of related articles reviewing the roles that have been identified when working with cranes, explaining Signalpersons’ responsibilities, defining their training requirements, and outlining their documentation requirements.

Fourth in a series of related articles reviewing the personnel roles that have been identified when working with cranes, explaining Crane Operators' responsibilities, defining their training requirements, and outlining their documentation requirements.

CCO is adopting standardized test site layouts for the Mobile Crane Operator certification program.

Because one of its primary activities is lifting and moving loads, a digger derrick may be performing as a crane in construction activities and needs to follow OSHA regulations.

Third in a series of related articles reviewing the personnel roles that have been identified when working with cranes, explaining Lift Directors' responsibilities, defining their training requirements, and outlining their documentation requirements.

Second in a series of related articles reviewing each of the roles that have been identified when working with cranes, this article explains the responsibilities of Site Supervision/Controlling Entity, Crane Owner, and Crane User.

First in a series of related articles reviewing each of the roles that have been identified when working with cranes, explaining the responsibilities, defining the training requirements, as well as outlining the documentation requirements.

Those the pile driving industry may not have realized that they were also impacted by the OSHA crane rule that went into effect in November 2018, including the requirement for operators to be certified.

Find out how NCCCO and CCO certification programs can help employers ensure personnel working in and around their equipment have documented qualification through fair, unbiased, defensible certification, thereby avoiding costly OSHA fines.

Federal OSHA has specific—but different—qualification requirements for signalpersons and riggers. In both cases people often wonder whether “certification” equals “qualification,” and, if not, what the difference is.

Written and practical exams are developed after a comprehensive job analysis process.