New Tower Crane Assessment Exams Raise Operator Certification Debate 10/4/2004
Proponents of a new standardized test for tower crane operators hope to advance industry safety and accountability in the midst of a controversial, national push for certification in the U.S.
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators unveiled its test Sept. 25 at its rigging conference in Chicago hosted by Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association, Fairfax, Va. The test follows an older mobile crane program and includes a 50-ques- tion written exam. A second, hands-on exam lasts an hour.