Why 20-Minute Picker Truck Training Fails Safety Audits in Alberta and Saskatchewan

Most picker truck operators in Alberta and Saskatchewan receive a brief orientation instead of real picker truck operator training. Learn why this fails OHS expectations—and how a one‑day, on‑site picker safety program fixes the gap. source: HERE If your picker training fits between coffee and the first smoke break, it isn’t a safety program—and it won’t hold up in front of an OHS officer, an investigator, or your insurance provider in Alberta or Saskatchewan. Across the Prairies, light duty picker trucks and knuckle boom cranes have become the default lifting solution for oilfield maintenance, utilities, municipal work, propane delivery, and construction. The risk profile of these machines has increased, but the way operators are trained often hasn’t. This article explains

True Cost of Crane Incidents

The True Cost of Crane Incidents in Alberta Crane incidents aren’t just about equipment damage – they can shut down worksites, drive up insurance costs, result in OH&S fines, and put operators at risk. Even one accident can mean days or weeks of lost productivity, ballooning costs, and legal headaches for your company. Downtime Costs More Than Repairs – Every hour a crane is out of service is lost revenue, missed deadlines, and frustrated clients. – Injuries and damages typically lead to lengthy investigations, sometimes resulting in tens of thousands in fines or litigation. – Insurance claims can raise your premiums substantially, affecting your profitability over the long run. How Training Helps Reduce Potential Incidents Business owners who invest in

Exams now offered in full digital format

We are offering all of our programs and exams in digital format, no longer required to use pen and paper, however the option is still there for those that are not as tech savvy. Exam links or QR code is provided at the end of the morning training program to each student.  They will be graded automatically and provided scoring at the end of the program.  

Types of Crane Operator Certification

We are always asked why we have so many different types of crane operator certification programs available and the response is always the same from us. Consider this, if you learn to ride a motorbike and a car, wouldn’t it be easy to drive a semi truck fully loaded or a school bus full of children?  Same platform right, all have wheels, cab, steering wheel, etc.  So what is the difference?  It’s evident but that is comparison I use and that is why we have so many different types of crane operator certification programs. Not all cranes are created equally and THAT is the reason for our varied programs, to ensure that the operator knows the nuances regarding the crane

Light Duty Crane Operator Training in B.C

If you operate a light duty crane in B.C and it lifts less than 5-tons based on the 2nd figure of your load chart. Our 1-day on-site light duty crane operator training program will help you and your operators learn stronger fundamentals of safe crane operation and keep your equipment in better operating condition.   Our programs are for the following types of cranes: – Knuckle Boom Pickers – Spider Cranes – Carry Deck Cranes – Mechanic Service Body Cranes As well as many stationary cranes. Our program is 1-day in duration and does NOT include any rigging discussions as rigging programs are a separate full day program themselves. In B.C, the governing program for safe crane operations is BC.

Light Duty Picker Operator Safety Training

            Light Duty Picker Operator Safety Training Programs We are celebrating 14 years of providing fundamental light duty picker crane safety training programs throughout western Canada. Located in Calgary and Edmonton, we provide your company with On-Site picker truck training and operator certification on the following types of cranes: The light duty picker operator safety programs we offer are for: HIAB pickers, Fassi Pickers, Copma Pickers and Ferrari Pickers as well as Broderson carry deck cranes, Spider cranes and mechanic service body cranes. Our one-day programs are delivered to your operators at your location only, using your cranes to make sure that the operator keeps familiarity with the crane type.  We do have a minimum