New Publication Tells NCCCO’s History, Commitment to Excellence

Jan. 29, 2020 - A new publication from the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators documents the evolution of the organization from its mid-1980s roots in the industry to be a global leader in certification today.

Raising the Bar: How NCCCO is transforming worksite safety through certification excellence tells the story of how the vision of a safer workplace through professional credentialing was conceived and nurtured into reality.

Most importantly, however, it documents how NCCCO’s relentless commitment to quality is manifested in practice today, and what lies behind the organization’s adherence to the highest levels of integrity and professionalism.

Each of the book’s 15 chapters focuses on a key element central to the foundation on which NCCCO programs have been built. Chapter 3, for example, outlines the organization’s pursuit of fairness and integrity that are cornerstones of NCCCO examinations. Chapter 6 outlines the importance of maintaining ethical standards, and Chapter 11 highlights participation in rulemaking and standards development.

“None of what you read in Raising the Bar would have happened without the dedication, commitment and expertise of the hundreds of industry experts that have come together over more than 25 years to create the most effective, fair and reliable tests of knowledge and skill essential for worksite safety,” said NCCCO CEO, Thom Sicklesteel.

Born of a vision that worksite safety could be improved through comprehensive training and testing of crane operators, NCCCO has expanded its range of certification programs over the years to embrace the many roles and responsibilities of those working in construction as well as other work environments, and in a variety of industries.

“That’s why we devote so much testimony to their contributions throughout the publication and why we never lose sight that it was industry, not the regulators, who paved the way for this transformative experience for the construction industry,” said founding NCCCO CEO, Graham Brent, who authored and edited the book.

Raising the Bar was produced with generous financial assistance from: Manitowoc, Morrow, NationsBuilders Insurance Services, Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association, and Terex.

The 165-page, hardcover book can be purchased from NCCCO.