OSHA gives blessing to NCCER training
21 May 2010OSHA has finalised its recognition of NCCER crane operator training in the USA.
The voluntary agreement between OSHA and NCCER will have an immediate, significant and beneficial impact on the safe operation of cranes.
“Through this agreement OSHA and NCCER are working together to attain our mutual goal of improving crane safety in the construction industry,” said Bill Parsons, acting director for OSHA’s Directorate of Construction.
NCCER President Don Whyte said that the OSHA recognition for the Crane Operator Certification Program will provide significant benefit to the industry. “Certification of crane operators is critical to elevating crane safety in our industry. Having the OSHA stamp of approval further validates that our program meets the highest certification standards for crane operators."
NCCER’s Crane Operator Certification Program is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) under the ANSI/ISOIEC 17024 for the following scopes: Industrial/ All Purpose Crane, Rubber Tire Truck Mount Crane and Rough Terrain/All Terrain Crane.
