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Safety is the whole job
Certification isn't a test — it's a baseline for keeping yourself and your crew alive. We teach accordingly.
About Accredited Safety Solutions
Experienced Training And Certification
Practical training from people who've been in the cab.
We focus on comprehensive training for rigging, signal and crane applications but offer many other training and certification classes. Our staff members previously served as voting members on the ANSI A10 Construction and Demolition and American Society of Mechanical Engineers B.30 committees.
Experienced Staff
Accredited Safety Solutions, Inc. is a nationally recognized crane certification training provider based in Central Indiana. With 30+ years combined experience of crane certification training and even more in the crane industry, our instructors are seasoned operators and are well versed in safety standards such as OSHA 1926.1400cc, AMSE B30.5. With years of experience you can expect your operators to feel comfortable and confident learning in our classrooms.Our material and class structure has been perfected to be concise, consistent, and up to date to ensure candidates have successful test scores and are able to transfer the knowledge to the job site.
Aside from our instructors, our administration team stays current on all NCCCO policies and guidelines for test administration, application processes, and candidate records. From the time of enrollment our staff will be your liaison with NCCCO to complete all required documentation for testing. We strive to make the process of testing as smooth and simple as possible. Our billing team is accurate and has 30+ years of experience working with Purchase Orders and following strict invoicing standards.
Four principles, every class.
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Practical over theoretical
Classroom materials prep you for the exam. Hands-on time prepares you for the work. Both matter. We do both.
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Current materials, always
Standards evolve. Our curriculum does too. We keep materials aligned with the latest NCCCO and OSHA updates.
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Small classes, real attention
You're not a seat number. Small class sizes mean instructors know where you're strong and where you need more reps.
Robert Clouse
Owner / Trainer
BS – Indiana State University/Graduated 1999 Occupational
Health and Safety, NCCCO/OSHA safety courses resulting in earning multiple certifications.
20+ years of safety training including classroom instruction, crane certification,
hands – on, and Practical Examiner
Served on ANSI A10 “American National Standards Institute” Committee Voting Member
ANSI A10, Digger Derricks, Cranes, Rigging, Fall Protection, Roofing, Rail Roads, Personnel Platforms Suspended from Cranes, Confined Space subgroup member and standards writer
ANSI A10 Liaison to subgroups
AWEA “American Wind Energy Association” Committee Member
ASME “American Society of Mechanical Engineers B30.6 & B30.7 Derricks and Drum Hoist Alternate Voting Member
National Fire Protection Association Member
ASSE “American Society of Safety Engineers” Member
NARDA Non-Ionizing Safety Officer Training
Mid-America OSHA Education Center (OSHA 500)
SSPC C-3 Competent Person Training for De-leading of Industrial Structures
Crosby 16 hour ASME Rigging Trainer Development and outreach trainer
NCCCO Certified Lift Director
NCCCO Certified Mobile Crane Operator (fixed/swing)
NCCCO Certified Rigger Level 1
NCCCO Certified Signal Person
NCCCO Certified Crane Inspector
University Texas Best Practices in Hearing Conservation (NIOSH Ed. & Research CNTR)
American Red Cross Trainer
JLG Train the Trainer
Certified United States Coast Guard Deckhand Training
- CCO Certifications
- ABC, ABL, DDO, SGP, STC, Rig 1, THR, THF, TLL, TSS, TWR
- CCO Practical Proctor Credentials
- ABC, ABL, DDO, STC, THR, THF, TLL, TSS, TW
Holly Clouse
Owner
Holly Clouse leads the company as Vice President of Accredited Safety Solutions, Inc. Using her entrepreneurial skills, she played an integral role in growing the business as one of the top crane certification companies in the United States. Her ability to manage the day-to-day business operations keeps Accredited Safety Solutions, Inc. running smoothly. Her keen aptitude for business, knowledge of the crane industry, and ability to negotiate with clients secure projects nationwide. Additionally, Holly excels in problem-solving and demonstrates a strong capacity for creating efficient processes that optimize productivity and streamline operations. She is also one of the few women certified as a CCO practical examiner, holding certifications in Fixed Cab, Swing Cab, Articulating Boom Loader, and Articulating Boom Crane.
Holly graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Indiana State University in 1997. She then spent over 15 years teaching for Indianapolis Public Schools, Hamilton Southeastern Schools, and Avon Schools. Holly also owned a catering business for five years and catered weddings and corporate events in the Indianapolis and surrounding area. She enjoys cooking, reading, traveling, and spending time with family.
- CCO Certifications
- ABC, ABL, STC, TSS
- CCO Practical Proctor Credentials
- ABC, ABL, TSS
Instructors & Trainers
Chris Wright
Lead Instructor
- CCO Certifications
- ABC, ABL, ABW, DDO, STC, THR, THF, TLL, TSS, TWR
- CCO Practical Proctor Credentials
- ABC, ABL, DDO, STC, THR, THF, TLL, TSS
John Kestrel
Trainer
- CCO Certifications
- TSS , TLL , STC, ABC, ABL
- CCO Practical Proctor Credentials
- ABC, ABL
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Bob Clouse
Trainer
- CCO Certifications
- TSS , TLL , STC, ABC
- CCO Practical Proctor Credentials
- TSS, TLL, STC, ABC, ABL
Administration
Heather Simpkins
Executive Assistant
As a dedicated and detailed-oriented accounting professional, Heather Simpkins has been meeting the accounting needs of Accredited Safety Solutions, Inc. for the past 4 years. With her careful analytical mind as well as careful computational skills, she can manage all the company’s financial tasks, ensuring that all transactions are accurately represented. Additionally, she assists in the human resource department, company and employee insurance, DOT, and is responsible for shipping all our test courses nationwide. As a family owned and operated business, she is always eager to learn something new, assist where needed, and help the company grow.
Heather got her start in managing a family-owned business for over 20 years, where she self-taught accounting and business management. Before joining Accredited Safety Solutions, Inc. she earned her expanded restorative procedures for dental auxiliaries through IU and holds her state dental radiographer license. Her love of nature and the outdoors has her spending her free time in her garden. Cooking, canning, and building small projects also keeps her busy. If something needs fixed or repaired, her family knows she is the go to person to solve the problem.
- CCO Testing Personal Credentials
- TSC, EOT Written Proctor
Sara Mirelez
Administrative Assistant
Sara Mirelez, holding the position of Test Site Coordinator at Accredited Safety Solutions, has been an integral part of the team for a solid two years. With CCO Testing Credentials, encompassing roles such as Test Site Coordinator, Testing Administration Coordinator, and EOT Proctor, she ensures seamless operations.
Sara’s educational journey includes earning a B.S. in Business Administration from Indiana University Kelley School of Business, focusing on Supply Chain Management and Marketing, and a Masters of Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University.
Based in Central Indiana, Sara finds solace in reading and treasuring moments with her husband, two kids, and their lively corgi.
- CCO Testing Personal Credentials
- TSC, EOT Written Proctor