To the untrained eye, cranes do all the hard labor as they lift substantial amounts of material throughout the daily routine. However, if you look closer, you will see the real heavy lifters — the ...

The air conditioner was buzzing and blowing to keep up with the desert sun, but the small window unit had already lost its cool. My hands—shaky and slippery with sweat—were having trouble keeping a ...

The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has announced plans to remove the eligibility requirement for a physical evaluation for candidates for its certification exams.

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Crane operators who need to earn federally required certifications to work in the United States can once again take the required tests through Crane Institute Certification (CIC). The Sanford, ...

Kenneth Bowyer of All Crane Rental of Florida won the 2014 MCM & CIC Crane Operator Skills Championship last week in Las Vegas, Nev., beating out other operators from throughout the U.S. and Canada, ...

At-a-Glance: Offshore crane operator careers typically progress from deck crew ? banksman/slinger ? crane operator (Stage 1–3) ? senior/lead operator ? lifting supervisor/LOLER focal point, with ...