CIC Offers Health & Safety Managers 5 Reasons for Hiring Certified Workers
Safety Managers working in Construction must oversee comprehensive risk management programs dealing with a wide variety of standards and regulations. The job requires knowing something about a lot of topics. CIC has produced a document to assist health, safety, and risk managers one important aspect of their job--worker qualification. Read the document here.
With the help of CIC Practical Examiners, CIC will participate in several regional safety conferences and industry meetings this spring. Thanks to Mike Sarlo of North Dakota Crane Certification, Jim Headley of Crane Institute of America, the McElraths of M&P Specialty Insurance, and Chet and Travis Good of American Crane Operators, for their willingness to represent CIC at these meetings.
| Feb. 4-5 | North Dakota Safety Council | Bismarck, N.D. | | Feb. 21 | Florida Crane Owners Council | Orlando, FL | | Mar. 12-14 | Steel Erectors National Convention | Frisco, TX | | Mar. 30-Apr. 1 | Texas Safety Council | Galveston, TX |
We are still looking for a partner to exhibit at the Wisconsin Safety Conference, April 28-30, in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. If you are interested in exhibiting at this or other regional tradeshows, CIC will share some costs and provide marketing support. For more information contact Alex Farmer at afarmer@cicert.com.
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The Clock is Ticking on Crane Operator Certification
The clock is ticking on crane operator certification...and the alarm has already rung for qualified signalpersons and riggers. As of today, the effective date for OSHA's Cranes & Derricks in Construction rule, as released in 2010, is November 2014.
Although OSHA announced a proposed implementation delay for crane operators to be certified, that delay has not yet been verified. Speaking at various industry meetings over the last several months, Jim Maddux, the head of OSHA's Directorate of Construction, has provided some insight as to what the agency plans to do. More
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CIC Enters Joint Endorsement Agreement with Institute for Safety and Health Management
CIC and ISHM announce that the organizations have entered into a joint marketing agreement. Both organizations share a common goal of improving the safety and health of workers, and thereby reducing accidents. With the agreement, Advanced Riggers, Lift Directors, Practical Examiners, and Safety Managers will enjoy expanded credentialing opportunities. More
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Kissimmee Crane School Conducts Friction Crane Practical Exams
 Hans Merkel of Kissimmee Crane School, an authorized CIC Practical Examiner, reports they have conducted their first two exams for "Friction" crane designation. A 32-ton Bucyrus Erie 25-B, configured for pile driving, was used for the exam on site at the construction of new boat ramps in Disney's Magic Kingdom. More |
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Smart Choice-Saving Lives
Crane Institute Certification (CIC), Villa Rica, Ga., is an independent certifying organization providing OSHA recognized, NCCA accredited certifications for mobile crane operators according to type and capacity, as well as rigger and signalperson certifications. CIC is committed to serving construction, utility and power generation, underground construction, manufacturing, and heavy industry by providing efficient and relevant certifications to meet or exceed OSHA requirements and industry best practices. With CIC you can complete one Practical Exam for up to five certifications. Exam questions and tasks are relevant to real-world work sites. Exams are available in English and Spanish. Learn more at www.cicert.com. |
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