Tuesday, 12 August 2014

The Things One Must Satisfy For NCCCO Rigging Qualification

By Tanisha Berg


People who are trained in and are designated to handle and move loads are certified riggers. Certification of NCCCO rigging involves having a trained and knowledgeable individual with a skill base to know how to properly use the mechanical load shifting equipment and have the ability to perform all rigging functions. The individual has to also be pre-qualified in an expertise such as electricity, iron-working, carpentry, mechanics, mill-working, pipe fitting, boiler-making, masonry, or any other similar title.

Founded in 1995, the institute is a nonprofit organization that establishes fair and independent evaluations of crane operators. The NCCCO Written and Practical Examinations have been created and administered for those wishing to have CCO certifications. Additional certification programs for similar occupations like riggers and signalpersons have been created, due to personnel responsibilities in the industry becoming more defined and specific.

The rigger certification program is nationally recognized, and is the product of three years of expert work from industries like construction, steel, iron, utilities, petrochemicals, engineering, and sling manufacturers. The task forces of the NCCCO are also made up of experts, but these being directly from the industry. There are riggers themselves, supervisors, managers, training directors, and also manufacturers. These individuals represent thousands of hours in mechanical load shifting equipments' experience all together.

These people are all volunteers that've freely given their expert advice and time to develop safety regulations for rigging equipment personnel. Mechanical load shifting equipment qualification, until recently, was was voluntary unless otherwise required by nearest jurisdictions. In November of 2010, the federal OSHA put new national policies for all derricks and cranes under 29 CFR 1926 Sub section CC. This categorically states that every rigger must be certified.

In order for the exams to stay up to date with requirement needed for assessing the abilities, the NCCCO's task forces that have knowledge and experience with the exams are assessed by the International Assessment Institute in Dunedin, Florida. This institute, or IAI, consistently analyzes the institute's exams and provides reports to the Exam Management Committees. This helps with the development of new exams as well.

The IAI also administers the exams to riggers for fair assessments. Neither the IAI nor NCCCO provides training material. They do not train riggers for exam preparations either.

The policies of the institute require that riggers stay away from over-the-counter or even prescribed substances that might impair their rigging abilities. These might be illegal, controlled, designer, or look-alike drugs. Other drugs that will show up in tests as narcotics, depressants, hallucinogens, or stimulants should be avoided at all costs as well.

The exception to using drugs is only if it is prescribed specifically by a doctor who is very familiar with all the rigging duties and mechanics involved. This doctor can say for sure that the prescribed substance won't affect a rigger's ability to perform all the equipment and safety practices. In order to stay certified, riggers have to keep to these rules that are set in place by the institute, and comply strictly with the Substance Abuse Policy. If riggers do not comply, their certifications can be immediately revoked.




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