Safety Resources Unlimited

Name

Safety Resources Unlimited

Legal name

Safety Resources Unlimited, Inc.

Website

https://sruinc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Safety Resources Unlimited is an Oklahoma City-based crane and rigging training provider, founded in 1999, offering NCCCO certification preparation, crane inspection services, and safety product distribution to employers across the Midwest US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Training Services: Crane operator training, signalperson and rigger training, safety awareness training delivered as 1-10 day courses either at customer site or at SRU training center. Revenue generated through course fees.
2. NCCCO Exam Administration: Administration of NCCCO written and practical exams for crane operators, signalpersons, and riggers. SRU charges administration fees in addition to NCCCO's exam fees.
3. Crane Inspection Services: Mobile crane inspection and testing services performed by CCO certified inspectors. Periodic and annual crane inspections meeting OSHA, ANSI/ASME and manufacturer requirements.
4. Safety Products Distribution: Distribution of safety devices and accessories, including DICA product line and Trimble Lifting Solutions (formerly Load Systems International) products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Safety Resources Unlimited delivers NCCCO-accredited training, qualification, and certification preparation programs for mobile crane operators, signalpersons, riggers, site supervisors, lift directors, and crane inspectors. It also administers NCCCO written and practical exams on a monthly basis at its Oklahoma City facility, performs mobile crane inspection and testing services via CCO certified inspectors, and distributes DICA and Trimble Lifting Solutions safety devices and accessories.

Product overview

Safety Resources Unlimited is a crane and rigging training and services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of training qualifications, certification prep programs, and inspection services. The core offerings include Mobile Crane Operator Training Qualification (MCO), NCCCO Crane Certification Prep, Signalperson and Rigger Training, Site Supervisor/Lift Director Qualification, Mobile Crane Inspector Training, Overhead Crane Operator Training, and Safety Awareness Training. The company also provides NCCCO written and practical exam administration services on a monthly basis. Additionally, SRU offers crane inspection services and distributes safety products including DICA and Trimble Lifting Solutions. Newer offerings include Digger Derrick Operator Training, Articulating Crane Operator Training, and Telehandler Operator Qualification. Training is delivered at their Oklahoma City facility or on-site at customer locations, with customization based on customer equipment and in-house safety policies.

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Products and services

• Mobile Crane Operator Training Qualification (MCO) Five-day course covering classroom lecture and hands-on training for mobile crane operators, including operator responsibilities, crane components, lifting principles, safety precautions, site preparation, crane set-up, and load chart interpretation. Awards include Certificate of Attendance, Operator-in-Training, or Qualified Operator status. Intended for personnel who work around mobile cranes but lack the experience to operate or the education and testing needed to be considered competent under federal regulations.
• NCCCO Crane Certification Prep Three-day advanced training program for experienced mobile crane operators designed to prepare candidates for NCCCO certification exams covering four domains: site, operation, technical knowledge, and load capacity charts. Includes both written and practical exam administration. SRU is fully accredited by NCCCO to administer these exams leading to NCCCO Certification.
• Signalperson and Rigger Training 2-3 day program instructing personnel on safely performing load lifting and rigging procedures, including inspection, selection, and use of slings and rigging hardware, plus hand and voice communication methods with mobile and tower crane operators. Awards a qualification card valid for 3 years.
• NCCCO Signalperson and Rigger Level 1 Certification Preparatory class (MCSP and MCR-B qualification course) for the NCCCO Signalperson and Rigger Level I Certification exams. Upon successful completion of written and practical exams, NCCCO issues a certification card valid for 5 years.
• Site Supervisor / Lift Director Qualification (MCSS) Four-day course teaching rigging supervisors to develop and implement lift plans, assign crew responsibilities, oversee lifts, perform rigging inspections, and maintain inspection records. Prepares candidates for NCCCO Rigger Level II and Lift Director Certification.
• Mobile Crane Inspector Training Certification Five-day course for personnel who work around mobile cranes but lack inspection experience, enabling companies to perform in-house periodic and annual inspections. Offers two qualifications: Apprentice (Trainee) and Journeyman inspector status.
• Overhead Crane Operator Training 8 to 10 hour course providing basic rigging and overhead and gantry crane training for operators of indoor crane systems.
• Safety Awareness Training Customized training programs tailored to specific day-to-day crane applications, available at SRU's Oklahoma City location or on-site at customer locations. Programs focus on OSHA Regulations and ANSI/ASME Standards in 8 and 16-hour formats.
• Digger Derrick Operator Training & Certification Digger Derrick prep class with written and practical exam administration. Contact office for dates and availability.
• Articulating Crane Operator Training & NCCCO Certification Training and NCCCO certification preparation for articulating cranes (knucklebooms).
• Telehandler Operator Qualification Telehandler operator qualification training course for material handling equipment operators.
• Crane Inspection Services Preventative maintenance and crane inspection services with CCO certified inspectors performing periodic and annual crane inspections meeting OSHA, ANSI/ASME, and manufacturer requirements, designed to minimize unexpected equipment downtime.
• NCCCO Practical Exam Administration
• NCCCO Written Exam Administration Monthly NCCCO written exam administration. Applicable written exam application fee plus a $200.00 SRU administration fee applies. Candidates can reserve a spot through the SRU class schedule.
• DICA Safety Products Distribution Authorized distribution of the DICA product line, including safety devices and accessories used in the crane and rigging industry, sold alongside SRU's training and inspection services.
• Trimble Lifting Solutions Distribution Authorized distribution for Trimble Lifting Solutions (formerly known as Load Systems International), providing lifting technology products to SRU customers.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DICAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSafety Resources Unlimited is an authorized distributor for the DICA product line. DICA manufactures safety devices and accessories used in the crane and rigging industry. This partnership allows SRU to offer DICA products alongside their training and inspection services.
• Trimble Lifting Solutions (formerly Load Systems International)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSafety Resources Unlimited is an authorized distributor for Trimble Lifting Solutions products, formerly known as Load Systems International. This partnership provides access to lifting-related technology products for distribution to SRU customers.
• NCCCO (National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRU is fully accredited by NCCCO to administer both written and practical exams. NCCCO representatives administer written exams at SRU locations, and SRU's accredited practical examiners conduct practical exams. This is a strategic partnership enabling SRU to offer complete certification pathways for crane operators, signalpersons, and riggers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Crane Institute of America: Crane Institute of America provides NCCCO-accredited mobile crane operator training, rigger, and signalperson certification preparation programs. It is the closest direct peer to SRU with very similar curriculum scope, NCCCO exam administration capability, and employer-focused training model.
• Industrial Training International (ITI): ITI delivers crane, rigging, and lifting training programs including NCCCO exam preparation and on-site employer training across the U.S. It competes directly with SRU in mobile crane operator training and shares the multi-program, recurring-certification business model.
• Crane Tech: Crane Tech is a crane operator training school offering NCCCO certification preparation, on-site employer training, and simulator-based practice. It is directly comparable to SRU on program breadth and customer profile.

Others

• National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO): NCCCO is the certifying body that accredits SRU to administer exams; it is not a direct competitor but is the central ecosystem participant whose standards and program structure govern all NCCCO-accredited trainers including SRU.

Emerging players

• Sims Crane & Equipment (training arm): Sims Crane offers crane operator training as part of a broader crane rental and service business, representing a vertically integrated player that intersects with SRU's training-only model. Comparable in target customer (industrial employers needing certified operators).

Broad incumbents

• NCCER (National Center for Construction Education & Research): NCCER is the broader construction industry credentialing body that overlaps with crane/rigging craft training. It competes in adjacent trades certifications and represents a broader-incumbent alternative for employers seeking standardized construction credentials.
• DEKRA North America: DEKRA provides third-party inspection, testing, and certification services globally including industrial equipment inspection. It is comparable to SRU's crane inspection arm but as a broad incumbent across many equipment categories rather than crane-specialized.
• TÜV SÜD America: TÜV SÜD offers industrial inspection and certification services including equipment inspection. It is comparable to SRU's inspection business but operates as a broad global testing, inspection, and certification incumbent rather than a crane specialist.
• Bureau Veritas North America: Bureau Veritas is a global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) company that performs industrial equipment inspections. Comparable to SRU's inspection services but as a multi-industry incumbent covering far broader scope than crane/rigging.

Regional players

• OSHA Outreach Training Providers: Authorized OSHA Outreach trainers (community colleges, safety consultancies) deliver 10- and 30-hour construction safety courses that overlap with SRU's Safety Awareness Training. They are typically regional community-based players competing for employer safety-training dollars.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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