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Certification
Evaluator of Crane Operator
National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators
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CCO’s new Evaluator of Crane Operator certification provides employers with a clear and standardized pathway to ensure operator evaluations are conducted by certified individuals. This program establishes a national benchmark for those assessing crane operators, ensuring evaluations are performed with the competence, impartiality, and documentation needed to meet OSHA’s requirements.
Ensure evaluation impartiality by identifying conflicts of interest and recusing oneself when bias is real or perceivedReview applicable standards and regulations by referencing OSHA, ASME, and local requirements along with manufacturer informationGather contractor and site information by determining what data must be collected prior to conducting the evaluationConfirm crane configuration and hoisting tasks by interviewing employers or authorized personnel about crane type and job requirementsVerify completion of required inspections by identifying which manufacturer and contractor inspections are needed before evaluationDetermine evaluation topics by reviewing site conditions, tasks performed, and crane configurations to establish test scopeDefine criteria for an adequate evaluation by applying task requirements and regulatory expectationsVerify operator credentials by confirming certifications, medical cards, and state/local licensing requirementsAssess operator knowledge of equipment by evaluating understanding of crane type, size, configuration, and functionsConfirm operator load‑chart proficiency by determining which load charts apply and evaluating capacity calculations under given configurationsEvaluate operator understanding of safety devices and aids by assessing knowledge of required systems, software, and temporary alternative measuresAssess operator hazard recognition by evaluating ability to identify site‑specific hazards and implement mitigation strategiesEvaluate operator knowledge of manufacturer procedures by determining which model‑specific requirements must be followedAssess proper crane setup procedures by confirming knowledge of shift inspections, ground conditions, cribbing, reeving, software settings, leveling, and swing radius protectionObserve hoisting performance by evaluating controlled load movement, use of signals, rigging practices, load capacity limits, attachments, access/egress, traveling procedures, and shutdown processesComplete evaluation documentation by applying OSHA requirements and company/contractor documentation proceduresDetermine qualification recommendations by evaluating whether operator performance meets pass/fail criteriaReport evaluation results by communicating findings to appropriate personnel and identifying who maintains documentationCommunicate results effectively by demonstrating clear written and verbal communication skills