Hazards at construction sites can change quickly, putting employees who operate cranes or work around them at high risk for serious injuries, and even death.

Electrocution, falls, moving machinery, excavations, and overhead loads are examples of a few common hazards that can plague rigging and other activities involving cranes.

Ensuring that equipment and personnel meet certification and other safety requirements helps employers prevent accidents and ensure that everyone goes home safely at the end of a long day.

Rules and Policies

Rigging rules for various industries

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General requirements for all construction cranes/machines

All cranes and derricks covered in WAC 296-155-52900 and not exempt in subsection (3) of that section, must be inspected and proof load tested annually by an accredited crane certifier recognized by the department. (additional requirements for tower cranes)

Here are some of the required personnel when using a crane (A single individual may perform one or more of these assignments concurrently).

The crane certifier requirements (WAC 296-155-531 through WAC 296-155-53112) are in effect to accredit crane certifiers.

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    Crane operator qualification resources

    Certifier Accreditation

    2022 Washington State crane certifier examination schedule

    All test administrations will begin at 10 a.m.

    Construction cranes

    Tukwila Office Certifier Testing Dates
    12806 Gateway Dr S
    Tukwila, WA 98168
    Spokane Office Testing Dates
    901 N. Monroe St
    Spokane, WA 99201
    December 13, 2022 December 14, 2022​​
    January 18, 2023 January 11, 2022
    February 15, 2023 February 21, 2023
    March 15, 2023 March 22, 2023
    April 19, 2023 April 26, 2023
    May 17, 2023 May 24, 2023
    June 14, 2023 June 21, 2023
    July 19, 2023 July 26, 2023
    August 16, 2023 August 23, 2023
    September 20, 2023 September 27, 2023
    October 18, 2023 October 25, 2023
    November 15, 2023 November 29, 2023
    December 20, 2023 December 13, 2023

    Candidate applications

    Your candidate application deadline is noon Eastern Time (ET) 1 week prior to the examination date of your choice.

    You may submit a completed paper application to Janet Matthews or Call 703-560-2391 Ext 442.

    Once you submit your application, NCCCO will process it, contact you, and let you know that you are scheduled (either via email or phone call).

    If you do not hear from anyone, call our office a couple days prior to the test to confirm that you are on the roster.

    Things to know about the test site

    • An NCCCO representative will be on-site along with a chief examiner in the room waiting for you or shortly behind you. If you have any problems on the day of the examination, contact Janet Matthews or call 703-560-2391 Ext 442.
    • The building opens at 9 a.m. Please be there at 10 sharp and move quickly to the room for registration and testing.
    • Bring two #2 pencils and your photo ID. Leave everything else in your vehicle.
    • No books, scratch paper, calculators, beepers, cellular phones, or other materials will be allowed in the examination room.

    Contact the test site coordinator

    If you have any further questions, feel free to email Janet Matthews test site coordinator, or call 703-560-2391 Ext 442.

    Accredited Construction Crane Certifiers

    Updated: 10/31/2023

    This list contains licensed companies who have at least one crane certifier who has fulfilled the requirements of WAC 296-155-53100 and held a valid business license on the date of certification by L&I. The list is an information resource only. Caution: No further assertions of insurance coverage, bonding, or other necessary licenses or certifications are implied.

    Questions? Email the Crane Certification Desk or call 360-902-4943.

    Certifying Company's
    Name and Address
    Contact Person,
    Phone UBI Numbers
    Types of Cranes
    Authorized to Certify
    A & R Construction INC
    2037 2nd Ave No
    Lewiston ID 83501
    myrnadover@lewiston.com
    Everett Connerley
    Phone 208-746-3394
    Fax 208-746-4857
    UBI 600 064 694
    Mobile
    Allcert LLC
    678 CC street
    Woodland WA 98674
    allcert@comcast.net
    Charles "Tony" Spear
    Phone 360-433-1628
    UBI 602 994 375
    Mobile
    Ameri-Crane Inspection LLC
    PO Box 8
    North Plains OR 97133
    Americrane1234@gmail.com
    Josh Chandler
    Phone 503-332-0533
    UBI 604 079 062
    Mobile
    Arxcis Inc
    PO Box 689
    Kingston WA 98346-0689
    info@arxcis.com
    Jefff Williams
    Phone 360-297-3693
    206-343-3459
    Fax 360-297-8388
    UBI 601 991 056
    Mobile
    Articulating
    Overhead
    Central Crane Certification
    PO Box 1057
    Port Hadlock WA 98339
    Central_cranecert@yahoo.com
    Marcus Calpito
    Phone 360-302-0646
    UBI 603 156 984
    Mobile
    Articulating
    Coast Crane Company
    8250 5th Ave S
    Seattle WA 98108
    Steven O'Rorke
    Phone 206-622-1151
    Fax 206-763-8846
    UBI 603 064 580
    Mobile
    Articulating
    Crane Consultants Inc.
    15303 1st Ave So.
    Seattle WA 98148
    cranecon@cranecon.net
    William Rumburg
    Phone 206-246-7962
    Fax 206-246-1010
    UBI 600 088 971
    Mobile
    Articulating
    Tower
    Overhead
    Cranes 4 Rent
    PO Box 575
    Snohomish WA 98291
    cranes4rent@frontier.net
    Kerry Ford
    Phone 425-258-1900
    Fax 425-258-1610
    UBI 602 806 341
    Mobile
    Delcon Crane Certificators Inc.
    PO Box 2477
    Mt Vernon WA 98283
    delconcc@outlook.com
    Matthew Sherlock
    Phone 206-734-9483
    UBI 601 311 063
    Mobile
    Articulating
    Overhead
    Diversified Crane Inspections
    18058 Wewar Ave
    Sandy OR 97055
    bmolcany@diusa.com
    Brian Molcany
    Phone 503-668-7592
    Charlie Sticka - Tacoma
    UBI 601 160 911
    OSHA Accredited
    Gary's Crane Inspections
    7295 W Macaw LN
    Rathdrum ID 83858 ​
    Justin279@frontier.com
    Justin Hollis
    Phone 208-818-0298
    UBI 472 283 074
    Mobile
    Articulating
    Greatland Crane Inspection Inc.
    PO Box 3374
    Hayden ID 83835
    ceogci@hughes.net
    Dan Duncklee
    Phone 208-265-2498
    Cell 208-699-3008
    Fax 208-265-9233
    UBI 601 868 644
    Mobile
    Articulating
    JM Crane Inspection Inc
    PO Box 1556
    Post Falls ID 83877
    joe@jmcraneinspect.com
    Joe Laufenberg

    Phone (208) 773-3501
    Mobile
    Articulating
    Kent Crane Inspection Services
    11520 42nd Ave S
    Tukwila WA 98168
    joshuamayes@kentengineering.com
    Joshua Mayes
    Phone 206-556-1060
    Fax 206-439-6816
    UBI 602 889 732
    Mobile
    Articulating
    Tower
    Knez Building Materials Co.
    12301 SE Hwy 212
    Clackamas OR 97015
    john@knezinc.com
    John Knez Jr.
    Phone 503-620-6142
    Fax 503-639-9654
    UBI 600 499 355
    Mobile
    Articulating
    Lampson International LLC
    607 E Columbia Dr
    Kennewick WA 99336
    bstemp@lampsoncrane.com
    Tim DeBord
    Phone 509-528-7342
    Fax 509-586-0825
    UBI 602 083 939
    Mobile
    Leverage Crane Inspections & Consulting LLC
    PO Box 2433
    Battleground WA 98604
    leveragecrane@gmail.com
    Kai Davidson
    Phone (206) 794-4105
    UBI 604 409 168
    Mobile
    Marine Surveyors & Consultants
    PO Box 22123
    Milwaukie OR 97269
    mscshipwreck@aol.com
    Bob Billstein
    Phone 503-227-0287
    Fax 503-659-8230
    UBI 601 213 367
    Mobile
    Articulating
    Overhead
    Moe's Truck Repair Inc
    715 8th Street, Suite B
    Kirkland WA 98033
    Moestruckrepair7@comcast.net
    scottmoe@comcast.net
    Scott Moe
    Phone 425-576-9766
    Cell 206-919-3200
    Fax 425-576-9178
    UBI 601 487 561
    Articulating
    Monty Jerald Consulting & Inspections
    PO Box 152
    Asotin WA 99402​
    jmjjerald@aol.com
    Monty Jerald
    Phone 509-392-3527
    UBI 602 874 016
    Mobile
    Articulating
    Tower
    Northwest Crane Inspection Inc
    PO Box 218
    Monroe WA 98272
    owen@nwcraneinspection.com
    Owen Follette
    Phone 425-268-4535
    UBI 603 406 911
    Mobile
    Overhead
    Articulating
    Paul Parish Limited
    4608 S Reed St
    Kennewick WA 99337
    paul@paulparish.com
    Victor Parish
    Phone 509-531-0236
    UBI 601 822 666
    Mobile
    Articulating
    Russell Crane Service Inc.
    1008 N 1ST St
    Yakima WA 98901
    rhuylar@aol.com
    Shawn Withers
    Phone 509-457-6341
    Fax 509-248-9800
    UBI 600 346 083
    Mobile
    Seaburg Construction
    14438 Bear Creek Rd NE
    Woodinville WA 98077
    seaburg_4@msn.com
    Marcus Calpito
    Phone 253-691-1472
    Fax 425-337-9240
    UBI 602 767 828
    Mobile
    Articulating
    Sicklesteels LLC
    14016 Ervine Rd
    Anacortes WA 98221
    donsicklesteel@gmail.com
    Don Sicklesteel
    Phone 360-661-5267
    UBI 602 017 976
    Mobile
    Articulating
    Terex Utilities
    7829 S 206th St
    Kent, WA 98032
    Brice.Sherrill@terex.com
    Brice Sherrill
    Phone 206-764-5025
    Fax 206-762-4973
    UBI 409 019 727
    Mobile
    Articulating
    Terex Utilities
    12805 SW 77th Pl
    Tigard OR 97223
    mark.riseling@terex.com
    James Fouts
    Phone 503-620-0611
    Fax 503-684-7579
    UBI 409 019 727
    Mobile
    Articulating
    Tim DeBord Crane Consulting
    886 W Sunset Dr
    Burbank WA 99323
    timdebordllc@gmail.com
    Tim DeBord
    Phone 509 586-0411​
    UBI 602 984 984
    Mobile