Siemens Energy strives to ensure every lift is performed by knowledgeable, confident, and well-prepared professionals. With CCO’s nationally recognized Rigger certifications and Event Online Testing (EOT), Siemens Energy has created a culture in which certification is not simply encouraged; it is expected, supported, and woven into everyday operations.

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has been recognized as a CCO Certification Platinum Employer, the highest distinction awarded by CCO Certification. This recognition highlights LADWP’s long-standing commitment to workforce safety, rigorous training, and the strategic use of CCO Certification, the Gold Standard for certification across the industry.

CCO Certification is proud to celebrate its 30th anniversary, a significant milestone that reflects three decades of advancing fairness, integrity, consistency, and impartiality in the load-handling industry. Founded in 1995 as a nonprofit organization, CCO was built in response to a clear need for improved safety.

CCO is proud to recognize a candidate that has been certified with CCO Certification for 30 years! John Owen, a seasoned crane operator with Maxim Crane, has officially become CCO first ever 6-Star operator. As one of the very first candidates to become certified after CCO’s inception in January 1995, John has now maintained his certification for 30 years.

M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia and employs more than 7,000+ professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.

George Turner, a 4-Star Operator with over 20 years of CCO certification, has built a successful career operating crane across the United States. He advocates for certification as essential for safety, opportunity, and trust on the jobsite. His story reflects dedication, professionalism, and a passion for lifelong learning.

CCO is launching its new Crane Operator Evaluator Program in January 2026, the first nationally accredited certification designed to bring consistency, structure, and third-party rigor to OSHA’s required operator evaluations.

CCO is launching its new Crane Operator Evaluator Program in January 2026, the first nationally accredited certification designed to bring consistency, structure, and third-party rigor to OSHA’s required operator evaluations.

Safety and compliance serve as essential elements in the current construction industry climate. The operation of cranes and signaling along with rigging requires workers to receive proper knowledge followed by evaluation to determine qualification.

The prestigious Platinum Level Employer Award for 2025 from CCO Certification has been awarded to LyondellBasell (LYB) for their dedicated commitment toward safety and workforce development.

More certification programs are moving online, and the issue of fairness for older candidates is becoming a large topic of discussion. These discussions are particularly important for the construction industry, where computers are not part of the daily job responsibilities.

The prestigious Platinum Level Employer Award for 2025 from CCO Certification has been awarded to LyondellBasell (LYB) for their dedicated commitment toward safety and workforce development.

More certification programs are moving online, and the issue of fairness for older candidates is becoming a large topic of discussion. These discussions are particularly important for the construction industry, where computers are not part of the daily job responsibilities.

More certification programs are moving online, and the issue of fairness for older candidates is becoming a large topic of discussion. These discussions are particularly important for the construction industry, where computers are not part of the daily job responsibilities.

More certification programs are moving online, and the issue of fairness for older candidates is becoming a large topic of discussion. These discussions are particularly important for the construction industry, where computers are not part of the daily job responsibilities.

More certification programs are moving online, and the issue of fairness for older candidates is becoming a large topic of discussion. These discussions are particularly important for the construction industry, where computers are not part of the daily job responsibilities.

Safety and compliance serve as essential elements in the current construction industry climate. The operation of cranes and signaling along with rigging requires workers to receive proper knowledge followed by evaluation to determine qualification.

Safety and compliance serve as essential elements in the current construction industry climate. The operation of cranes and signaling along with rigging requires workers to receive proper knowledge followed by evaluation to determine qualification.

Each year, the industry takes meaningful steps toward safer job sites. At the heart of these efforts are employers who don’t just talk about safety—they invest in it. This year, CCO Certification is proud to recognize 45 organizations that have gone above and beyond in advancing safety through certification.

In the crane and rigging industry, compliance with OSHA regulations is non-negotiable. But for leading employers, compliance isn’t the ceiling—it’s the floor. Nationally accredited certification, independent of training, offers a standardized benchmark that ensures personnel meet the highest industry standards.