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Will Crane Operators be Replaced as Technology Grows?
AI fueling surge in blue-collar jobsArtificial Intelligence (AI) and automation have been growing tremendously giving a rise to interest in blue collar jobs. Over a third of the fastest growing jobs are blue-collar jobs with nearly 2 million new blue-collar jobs...
How to get your Crane Operator Certification
Whether you are a seasoned crane operator or completely new to operating a crane the topic of crane operator certification is something you must understand. We’ll be covering everything you need to know if you’re curious about becoming a crane operator or need to make...
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for Crane Operators
Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2023Operate mechanical boom and cable or tower and cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, or products in many directions. Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for Crane and Tower Operators:Percentile wage...
Compliance Directive for Cranes and Derricks in Construction
"This instruction provides guidelines for enforcement procedures and inspection guidance conducted for equipment covered by Subpart CC." The "Compliance Directive" is a condensed version of Osha's Final Rule that includes supplemental diagrams to help readers...
Northwest Lineman College (Case Study)
ChallengeIn 2008 OSHA passed regulations requiring crane operator certification for employees working in the power delivery industry. Northwest Lineman College (an accredited education institution through the department of education) approached California Crane School...
About Crane Operator Certification Schools
If you’re looking to become a mobile telescopic crane operator, choosing a crane school is the best place to start. Prospective operators (and employers) must first decide what type of certification is wanted: National Commision for the Certification of Crane...
How to Read a Crane Load Chart
One important resource a crane operator should be familiar with is a load chart. This will ensure crane safety and knowledge of each crane’s lifting capacity. There are many different types of cranes made by different companies and manufacturers. Knowing how to...
CIC, NCCCO, NCCER, or OECP
When it comes to crane operator certification, there are so many options that it can be confusing at first when trying to decide which certifier to go with. We’re here to not only help you understand the differences between these programs, but to also explain why we...
State Crane Operator Certification Requirements
For most of the 21st century, crane operator certification did not exist. Companies would purchase cranes, train their operators, and that was it. During that time, the crane industry experienced a large number of accidents resulting in injuries and deaths. In 1971,...
Don’t Study Before Class
Becoming mobile crane operator certified is an exciting process. Before you come to class, it can seem like there is so much to learn and many students look to get a head start by reading about the laws, regulations and standards they think might appear on their...
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