North American Crane Bureau

North American Crane Bureau North American Crane Bureau, Inc. (NACB) is a world leader in crane safety for or over 30 years.

Leader in providing crane operator training, certification, and inspection services as well as crane simulation training. We specialize in training and inspection services for mobile crane, overhead, crane hoists, rigging, forklifts, aerial lifts, tower crane.

A near miss followed by relief that no one was hurt, sets up the same risk to resurface later.A near miss followed by an...
08/28/2026

A near miss followed by relief that no one was hurt, sets up the same risk to resurface later.

A near miss followed by an honest look at what training or procedure gap that permitted it changes the trajectory of future work.

This is where training organizations play a role that goes beyond the classroom. A near miss often reveals a specific, addressable gap in safety: unfamiliarity with a signal, uncertainty about load capacity, a procedure that was never fully internalized. Identifying the gap/s is what makes the retraining most effective building safer operations over time.

NACB works with organizations to identify what a near miss is revealing and match it to the right course, instructor, and format to close that specific gap. Learn more at https://hubs.la/Q04v4tPj0 or call (800) 654-5640.

A near miss carries real information about a gap in training or procedure.On a recent mobile crane job, a signal person'...
08/27/2026

A near miss carries real information about a gap in training or procedure.

On a recent mobile crane job, a signal person's stop call came half a second after the load had already started to swing. Nothing happened. The operator caught it, the load settled, and the crew moved on to the next lift without a second thought. Use these opportunities to diagnose issues which usually resurfaces later, often with less margin for error the second time.

Reviewing what led to the near miss, not just documenting it, turns a close call into a corrective action. That review often points directly to a specific training gap: an unfamiliar signal, an assumption about load conditions, a step skipped under time pressure.

NACB training programs target these specific operational gaps directly. Explore NACB's full course catalog to find the training that closes the gap your team is facing. Learn more at https://hubs.la/Q04v472C0 or call (800) 654-5640.

Mobile Crane Inspector Training | September 8–11 | Orlando, FLMobile crane inspections carry real consequences when they...
08/25/2026

Mobile Crane Inspector Training | September 8–11 | Orlando, FL

Mobile crane inspections carry real consequences when they are incomplete or inconsistent. NACB's Mobile Crane Inspector Training gives inspectors the structured, standards-based process they need to evaluate mobile crane condition and compliance with confidence.

Over four days in Orlando, participants work through inspection criteria aligned with OSHA and ASME standards, hands-on evaluation practice, and documentation requirements that hold up under audit.

Class size is limited to 12, so instructors can work directly with each participant.

Register for September 8–11 in Orlando: https://hubs.la/Q04v0p8K0 or call (800) 654-5640

Your crane was upgraded. What about your training program?Equipment modifications, new duty cycles, and regulatory updat...
08/21/2026

Your crane was upgraded. What about your training program?

Equipment modifications, new duty cycles, and regulatory updates all change what operators need to know. A training program that has not kept pace with those changes is producing qualifications that may not reflect actual operating requirements.

The gap is rarely dramatic. It shows up in operators qualified on the original equipment specification but not the modified one. In training materials that reference standards superseded by newer versions. In a curriculum that was accurate when it was written and has not been reviewed since.

Closing the gap before an audit or incident surfaces it is significantly less costly than closing it after.

NACB works with organizations to assess training programs against current equipment and regulatory requirements. Learn more at https://hubs.la/Q04tJXws0 or call (800) 654-5640.

Operators see what a crane does. Inspectors see what it is becoming.Experienced crane operators are often the first to n...
08/14/2026

Operators see what a crane does. Inspectors see what it is becoming.

Experienced crane operators are often the first to notice when something changes—a new sound, an unusual vibration, a difference in braking, or a change in how the crane handles a load. Those observations are valuable and can provide an early indication that something needs attention.

But not every developing problem changes the way a crane operates.

That’s where a qualified inspection goes further. Inspectors evaluate the condition of critical components, take measurements, document wear, and compare what they find against established specifications and removal criteria.

An operator may know that something doesn’t feel right. An inspector can help determine why—and identify deterioration that may not be noticeable from the controls at all.

Both perspectives matter. Operators help recognize changes in performance. Inspectors help uncover the conditions behind them.

The inspection record is not a summary of what went wrong. It is a map of where things are headed.
NACB inspection training programs are built around developing that inspector's eye. Learn more at https://hubs.la/Q04st0np0 or call (800) 654-5640.

August is wrapping up with three NACB courses across two locations.Overhead Crane Inspector Training runs August 24-27 i...
08/13/2026

August is wrapping up with three NACB courses across two locations.

Overhead Crane Inspector Training runs August 24-27 in Detroit, Michigan. Four days covering the full scope of overhead crane inspection. Experience required to register.

Qualified Rigger Level 2 runs August 24-26 in Orlando, Florida. Three days covering rigging fundamentals, load charts, sling inspection, and federal standards. No prerequisites required.

Qualified Signal Person runs August 27-28 in Orlando, Florida. Two days covering hand signals, voice signals, radio communication, and OSHA qualification requirements. No prerequisites required.

All three programs are limited to 12 students. Register early at https://hubs.la/Q04ssvRj0 or call (800) 654-5640.

Overhead Crane Training from Industry-Proven ExpertsA well-trained inspector can help prevent costly downtime, improve e...
08/11/2026

Overhead Crane Training from Industry-Proven Experts

A well-trained inspector can help prevent costly downtime, improve equipment reliability, and strengthen your facility's safety program.

NACB's intensive 4-day Overhead Crane Inspector course equips maintenance personnel with the practical knowledge needed to inspect overhead cranes and hoists using OSHA regulations, ASME standards, and proven industry practices. Participants gain hands-on experience inspecting real equipment while developing the skills needed to recognize deficiencies before they impact operations.

August 24-27 | Detroit, MI

September course registrations are open.NACB's September training schedule covers overhead crane inspection, mobile cran...
08/11/2026

September course registrations are open.

NACB's September training schedule covers overhead crane inspection, mobile crane, rigging, signal person qualification, aerial work platforms, and more across multiple locations. Class sizes are limited to 12 students, so early registration is recommended.

View the full schedule and reserve your seat at https://hubs.la/Q04srGqj0 or call (800) 654-5640.

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