Columbus McKinnon expands training offering to include NCCCO Certification Program

Company to offer NCCCO written and practical exams for overhead crane operators starting Fall 2014

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Oct 28, 2014, 09:51 ET

AMHERST, N.Y., Oct. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- As a leading designer and manufacturer of material handling products, Columbus McKinnon Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCO), is a trusted resource for expertise and training on the proper use and inspection of rigging and overhead lifting equipment. Columbus McKinnon has expanded its comprehensive offering of product and safety training to include NCCCO written and practical certification exams for Overhead Crane Operator Training. The first class will be held November 11-13 at the company's training center in Tonawanda, N.Y.

Columbus McKinnon has expanded its comprehensive offering of product and safety training to include NCCCO written and practical certification exams for Overhead Crane Operator Training. Designed for the material handling industry, Columbus McKinnon will hold its first certification class November 11-13 at its Niagara Training Center in Tonawanda, N.Y.

Columbus McKinnon's Overhead Crane Operator Training class is comprised of classroom and hands-on training designed to educate students on OSHA, CMAA, ANSI/ASME B30 and ANSI/ASME P30 regulations as they apply to hoist and crane operators. The class also covers basic rigging safety, proper lifting practices and pre-operational inspection requirements. Now, students can choose to continue their education with NCCCO (National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators) certification. Earning this certification requires students to take a written exam as well as a practical, hands-on examination. To sign up for the course, visit the CMCO Training website.

"Continuing education is very important for crane and hoist operators," said Peter Cooke, Columbus McKinnon Training Manager. "By offering NCCCO Overhead Crane Operator Certification, we can help ensure students understand how to properly operate a crane and verify through nationally recognized testing that the student is competent in the course material."

As part of the accreditation process, Columbus McKinnon's course material and testing area at the company's Niagara Training Center were audited and approved by an NCCCO representative. CMCO instructors also successfully completed written and practical exams administered by the commission.

In addition to Overhead Crane Operator Training, Columbus McKinnon offers a comprehensive range of programs and seminars conducted at venues across North America to promote the safe and proper use of rigging and overhead lifting equipment. Courses include topics such as: hoist maintenance, crane and hoist inspection, Crane Institute of America Certification (CIC) for basic and advanced rigging, rigging gear inspection, and load securement. For a full list of Columbus McKinnon's training programs, visit our training website.

Columbus McKinnon fully endorses the national certification program offered by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO).

About Columbus McKinnon
Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of material handling products, systems and services, which efficiently and ergonomically move, lift, position and secure materials. Key products include hoists, cranes, actuators and rigging tools. The Company is focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by its superior design and engineering know-how. Comprehensive information on Columbus McKinnon is available on its website at http://www.cmworks.com

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