Director of Safety. Development of the certification began
in 2017. Putman and Jason Julius, Technical Support and
Training Development for Terex Utilities, were members
of the certification task force. “Terex Utilities generously
donated their experience and time, but also excerpts from
various operator’s manuals for use in the development
of reference manuals and candidate study guides,” said
Marshall.
To achieve NCCCO certification for Foundation Drill Rig
and/or Anchor/Micropile Drill Rig, candidates must suc-
cessfully complete written and practical exams, including
demonstration of inspection; use of safety protocols;
identification of controls; and ability to pick and laydown
pipe, position tools, drill, and safely secure the equipment
in shutdown.
In order to become a practical examiner, one must pass
the written core and specialty exams, and the practi-
cal exam. Then the examiner candidate must attend an
NCCCO Practical Examiner Workshop to learn policy
and procedures. “Dale was one of the first individuals to
become an NCCCO Certified Practical Examiner for Foun-
dation Drill Rigs. Something that Terex Utilities should be
proud of! Dale’s participation helped provide the indus-
try with quality assessments that are specifically focused
on the work that foundation drill rig operators perform
on a daily basis. These assessments will ensure that
operators are proficient and knowledgeable and thereby
reduce risk and improve safety in the drilled foundation
industry,” said Marshall.
Candidates and test sites interested in preparing for the
NCCCO drill rig operator certification exams can find
additional information at nccco.org/DRO or email info@
nccco.org.
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About Terex
Terex Corporation is a global manufacturer of lifting and
material processing products and services delivering
lifecycle solutions that maximize customer return on
investment. Major Terex brands include Terex, Genie,
Powerscreen and Demag. Terex solutions serve a broad
range of industries, including construction, infrastruc-
ture, manufacturing, shipping, transportation, refining,
energy, utilities, quarrying and mining. Terex offers finan-
cial products and services to assist in the acquisition of
Terex equipment through Terex Financial Services. More
information about Terex is available on its website: www.
Terex.com, and on its LinkedIn page -- www.linkedin.
com/company/terex and Facebook page -- www.face-
book.com/TerexCorporation.
About NCCCO
The National Commission for the Certification of
Crane Operators (NCCCO) was formed in 1995 as an
independent, non-profit organization by industry to
develop and administer a nationwide program for the
certification of crane operators and related personnel.
Since then, NCCCO has administered over 1,200,000
nationally accredited written and practical examinations
and issued more than 425,000 nationally accredited and
OSHA-compliant certifications in all 50 states. For all the
latest NCCCO news, follow @NCCCOorg on Twitter.
About ADSC
The International Association for Foundation Drill-
ing (ADSC) is a not-for-profit trade association
representing the drilled shaft, anchored earth, and micro-
pile construction and design industries. Headquartered
in Irving, Texas, ADSC has 11 regional chapters including
nine in the United States and two in Canada. ADSC mem-
bers represent specialty subcontractors, manufacturers,
suppliers, design and consulting engineers, government
agencies, and academicians working in the public and
private sectors. ADSC encourages the use of the technol-
ogies designed and constructed by its members to foster
safe and ethical business practices. ADSC strives to be a
recognized world leader in the research, development,
education, design, and construction of drilled shafts,
anchored earth retention, and micropiles; with safety and
quality being held as its highest value.
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