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Operator info is securely backed up via cloud storage, so misplacing, or spilling coffee on the old’ paper logbook are worries that can be left behind. With OperatorPro, all documentation requirements put forth by OSHA 1926.1427 (Cranes & Derricks in Construction), and other regulatory “seat time” obligations are covered, so operators can focus 100% of their attention on the job at hand. Operators can find out what colleagues
are working on, and share their own work by connecting with other OperatorPro users via the OperatorPro Dashboard. Users also have the option to request an evaluation by using the powerful “find an evaluator” search function, and those in a supervisory role can request evaluations from their team. OperatorPro is available now in the Apple
App Store for all iOS devices, and will be available to Android users via the Google Play Store in the coming weeks. The app is available worldwide, in multiple languages. OperatorPro can be downloaded and used at no cost. In-app subscription options (monthly, annually) are available to unlock the full potential of the application. OperatorPro was developed by Industrial
Training International, the leader in the crane, rigging, and lift planning educational space since 1986. To learn more about OperatorPro, visit
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NCCCO Receives ANSI Work- force Development Award
> The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has awarded its inaugural Workforce Development and Innovation Award to the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO). In announcing the award, the ANSI
Board of Directors Awards Committee cited NCCCO’s “many contributions to the ANSI Federation and the voluntary standardization community,” noting that the award “recognizes exemplary accredited credentialing bodies that significantly impact workforce development in the United States.” The award will be presented November 6, 2019, in Washington, DC, at the ANSI Awards Reception, Banquet and Ceremony during ANSI World Standards Week. NCCCO CEO, Thom Sicklesteel, noted
that NCCCO was “delighted” to receive the award. “Conferring of this award on NCCCO is a recognition of the efforts this organization has made over recent
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years to expand its activities into workforce development activities, as well as to engage entities already prominent in this field,” he said. “Although the primary vision of
NCCCO has been to help establish a global lifting environment in which crane and crane-related risks are reduced and overall safety enhanced,” said Graham Brent, founding CEO of NCCCO and now CEO of the NCCCO Foundation, “NCCCO has always shouldered a secondary responsibility to improve the overall professionalism of the crane and rigging industry.” This translated, he said, into a desire to elevate the regard for the skill and knowledge required of a crane operator to the point where crane operation is considered not just a job, but a profession and, by extension, a career. Sicklesteel observed that NCCCO only
recognized its potential role in workforce development when it became apparent that, in certifying a sector of the construction workforce—operators of cranes and those who work with them—who had never before been offered a professionally developed certification opportunity, it was, in fact, certifying a progressively aging population. “Crane operation, it turned out, was
viewed negatively by those who had the most potential to give—graduating high-schoolers for whom college was seen as the de facto “next step” upon leaving school rather than as a conscious decision,” added Brent. Although this view was based on a largely historical and mostly inaccurate understanding of the job, the consequences were real: construction struggling to keep pace with the country’s economic boom, while the college drop- out rate increased exponentially along with student debt. Indeed, ever since vocational education had been relegated to the “small print” of high school counselor list of desirable careers, the construction industry has suffered from a lack of entrants to the field. Industry’s fears that this nation’s
education system was failing to prepare the next generation of skilled tradespeople were ultimately borne out by a demographic review NCCCO undertook of its certificants. With an average age of crane operators in the mid- 40s (much higher for related occupations for which NCCCO also provides certification such as Lift Director), there was a clear need for “re-education” among those influencers who held the keys to where high-schoolers would turn upon graduation. Following an inspiring experience in 2011
as a sponsor of the Construction Challenge at CONEXPO-CON/AGG, the nation’s largest construction equipment events, NCCCO set out to engage educators and employers alike
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through a variety of mechanisms and initiatives. These joined others that NCCCO had become associated with over almost 25 years of certification activity, Brent said. y
CIS Launches New Communication Tool at ICUEE
> Technology and safety are compatible strategies that improve operations. Crane Industry Services, LLC (CIS) joins CM Labs Simulations at the International Construction & Utility Equipment Expo, Oct. 1-3, in Louisville, Ky., where the company introduced a new assessment tool. Visitors could test-drive one of two Vortex®
training simulators from CM Labs. Crane Industry Services deploys Vortex simulators at its Centered on Safety training center for crane operator training and qualification. “Simulators are a solid part of developing skilled workers. The ability to transfer skills learned on a simulator to actual machines makes simulator training an affordable way to maintain operator qualifications,” said Debbie Dickinson, CEO of CIS. In addition, CIS announced its newest
assessment and communication tool titled, Leading Safety Works.© “Every project involves different workers, varying deadlines, and a long list of individual tasks. Leading Safety Works is a simple tool for identifying resources and safety strategy through the full project timeline. It also outlines instructions for how to handle unplanned occurrences,” says Dickinson. According to Construction Industry
Institute, accidents are most likely to occur during unplanned work. “One of the objectives of Leading Safety Works is to establish 90-day increments with clear plans for accountability, project goals, communication and most importantly, how jobs will be done well, safely, on time and in budget,” said Dickinson. Project management and safety are never
a one-size-fits-all concept. Project managers need a simple plan that embodies the company’s safety culture, as well as employee engagement and the non-negotiables associated with the job. “The result is a stronger, more profitable organization, with a reputation of integrity,” she said. y
Samson’s EverSteel-X Gains BV POSA Approval
> Samson, the leading developer of high- performance synthetic rope solutions and global market leader in commercial marine
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