Light Duty Crane Safety – Operator Training Done Right

light duty crane training in Alberta

Light Duty Crane Safety was built on a simple belief: if you’re going to put someone behind a crane, you better train them properly — no shortcuts, no shadowing, no guessing.

With over 24 years of experience in capital equipment, oilfield operations, crane safety, and operator development across Western Canada, we provide training that meets — and often exceeds — the standards required by Alberta OHS, Saskatchewan OHS, and the relevant CSA Z150 / Z150.3 standards.

We deliver training that is defensible, field-ready, and built for real-world operations.

Our training is aligned with the applicable standards from the CSA Group

Why We Exist

Too many operators get handed a crane with nothing more than, “You’ll figure it out.”
That’s how incidents happen.

We built Light Duty Crane Safety to eliminate guesswork and improve site safety through:

  • Clear instruction

  • Real evaluations

  • Field-level practical assessments

  • Load chart comprehension

  • Hazard awareness and industry best practices

Our goal: operators who can think, react, and work safely.

What We Teach

Light Duty Crane Training Across Alberta & Saskatchewan

We specialize in the crane systems used across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Western Canada:

  • Knuckle Boom / HIAB Picker Training

  • Carry Deck Crane Certification

  • Spider / Mini Crane Operator Programs

  • Mechanic Service-Body (Corner Mount) Crane Training

  • Online Theory Training (via Zoom)

All training follows the appropriate CSA and OHS requirements, including:

  • CSA Z150.3-R2022

  • CSA Z150-11

  • Applicable Alberta OHS Section 6 training requirements

  • Saskatchewan OHS Table 16 competency requirements

Training is available anywhere in Alberta, with additional service across Saskatchewan and Western Canada.

What Makes Us Different

✔ One-Day Training

Fast, efficient, and high-value — without cutting corners.

✔ We Train on Your Equipment

Operators learn on the exact crane and configurations they’ll use on the job.

✔ Real Evaluations

No rubber-stamp certifications.
Operators must demonstrate skill, knowledge, and safe operation.

✔ Plain-Language Delivery

No confusing jargon.
Just clear, usable instruction that sticks.

✔ Free Industry Resources

We provide SOP templates, training matrices, rigging sheets, and more — all at no additional cost.

Who We Work With

We support clients across Western Canada including:

  • Oilfield maintenance crews

  • Construction teams

  • Pipeline contractors

  • Municipal operations

  • Electrical/mechanical service crews

  • Equipment rental companies

  • Independent operators

If your people run a crane, we can train them.

Our Commitment

We commit to delivering:

  • Safe, confident, job-ready operators

  • Training that stands up during audits

  • Documentation your company can rely on

  • Practical skill development that reduces risk

We don’t cut corners.
We don’t pad hours.
We train operators the way they should be trained.

Let’s Talk Training

Have questions? Need pricing? Ready to book?

👉 Call: 587-209-2589
👉 Email: info@knuckleboomtraining.ca
👉 Visit: “Training Contact” page for full details

Your people deserve training that keeps them safe and keeps your jobs moving.

Learn more about our operator programs on the Crane Certification Programs page or explore our Online Training options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is your light duty crane training compliant with Alberta OHS?

Yes. All operator training follows Alberta OHS Section 6 and the relevant CSA Z150/Z150.3 standards.

Do you offer hands-on evaluations?

Yes. Full practical assessments are available on-site using your equipment.

Do operators receive documentation for audits?

Absolutely. We provide certificates, evaluations, and full records.