Here in Alberta our regulation is any crane with a lift capacity of LESS than 8-tons, you do NOT need a trade registered operator.
So what do I mean? Any light duty picker like a HIAB or Palfinger, Fassi or similar truck mounted crane, it’s all voluntary to have your operator take any type of “training” to ensure they stay safe. BUT according to Alberta OH&S, owners of a business that use a crane or similar to unload material beit their own or for others, needs to provide their operator with the proper tools and ‘training’ to ensure their safety and the safety of others around them.
We tell everyone our training is voluntary until something happens then it becomes necessary. We have been through OH&S book in Alberta and can advise on the areas of special interest for those who operate light duty knuckle boom pickers in Alberta. It’s a bit grey in areas but clearly outlines what should be required by the owner of the business, the manager of that business and the operator of the equipment.
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