Project Owners or General Contractors for such creden- NCCCO Practical Examiner Workshop to learn policy and
tials, explained Richard Marshall, CHST, ADSC’s Director procedures. “Dale was one of the first individuals to
of Safety. Development of the certification began in 2017. become an NCCCO Certified Practical Examiner for Foun-
Putman and Jason Julius, Technical Support and Training dation Drill Rigs. Something that Terex Utilities should be
Development for Terex Utilities, were members of the proud of! Dale’s participation helped provide the industry
certification task force. “Terex Utilities generously do- with quality assessments that are specifically focused on
nated their experience and time, but also excerpts from the work that foundation drill rig operators perform on a
various operator’s manuals for use in the development daily basis. These assessments will ensure that operators
of reference manuals and candidate study guides,” said are proficient and knowledgeable and thereby reduce risk
Marshall. and improve safety in the drilled foundation industry,”
said Marshall.
To achieve NCCCO certification for Foundation Drill Rig
and/or Anchor/Micropile Drill Rig, candidates must suc- Candidates and test sites interested in preparing for the
cessfully complete written and practical exams, including NCCCO drill rig operator certification exams can find
demonstration of inspection; use of safety protocols; additional information at nccco.org/DRO or email info@
identification of controls; and ability to pick and laydown nccco.org
pipe, position tools, drill, and safely secure the equip-
ment in shutdown.
About Terex
Terex Corporation is a global manufacturer of lifting and
In order to become a practical examiner, one must pass material processing products and services delivering
the written core and specialty exams, and the practical lifecycle solutions that maximize customer return on
exam. Then the examiner candidate must attend an investment. Major Terex brands include Terex, Genie,
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