The NCCCO Foundation’s Tenth Annual Industry Forum will be held April 17, 2025, both in-person in Charlotte, NC and via Zoom beginning at 2:00 pm EDT.
Hear from Experts on a Variety of Topics Important to the Industry
The annual Industry Forum will be held in the Spring this year on April 17. The three hour hybrid event will include presentations and panel discussions of experts on topics including safety and workforce development.
Tentative Agenda:
- What’s New at Federal OSHA – Speaker TBA
- Highlighting Safety Hazards in the Crane Industry – Andy Sterlen, Health and Safety Education Specialist, NCDOL Occupational Safety and Health Division Education Training & Technical Assistance
- From Driver’s Ed to Desktop: Teaching Computer Skills Through the Lens of Emotional Safety and Cognitive Load – Dr. Krista Wojdak, Professor of Higher Learning, Appalachian State University
- Practical Approaches for Helping Crane Operators Get Comfortable with Technology – Ray Feidt, Stephenson Equipment; Greg Peters, American Crane Training; Brian Schmoyer, U.S. Training Consultants
- Improving Safety by Utilizing Tools and Processes of Verification and Reporting – John Zarian, NCCCO; Pete Laux, Kiewit
- Advice on Finding Employment in the Crane Industry and Improving Recruitment and Retention – Mike Embry, IUOE 181; Russ Gallivan, Colorado Crane Operator School
Who should attend: Contractors, Crane and Rigging Companies, Steel Erectors, Safety Directors, Project Managers, Regulatory Agencies, Industry Associations, Insurance Providers . . . and Candidates and Certificants everywhere.
Free registration is now open to attend in person, via Zoom, or to access the recordings after the sessions have concluded. Registration at this link is FREE but is required.
