Picker Truck Training: What You Need to Know

If you use picker trucks in Alberta primarily, it also applies to other provinces, there are 3 things you need to know about the rules and training required to stay safe and legal. Whether you run an oil and gas maintenance company or a fleet of picker trucks, our picker training can help you avoid fines, reduce the probability of accidents, and delays. Here’s what you need to know about picker truck operator certification. What Does the Law Say About Picker Truck Training? In Alberta, operators of picker trucks need proper training to meet safety laws. These laws include: OHS Code Section 6: This rule says all lifting devices, cranes, and hoists must be operated safely. CSA Z150.3 R2022: This

Light Duty Propane Crane Operator Certification

On-site Light Duty Propane Crane Operator Certification Program We are working with the propane industry in Alberta and Saskatchewan for the past 9 years and during that time, have certified over 90 operators within those two provinces. The process is to obtain your light duty propane crane operator certification no different than what we provide to other industries. We discuss the handling of larger bullet tanks to the smaller pig tanks and safe load control of the crane as well as other site scenarios to ensure that the operator is able to mitigate their exposure to risk as the information is provided to us.  Of course we can’t remove all risk nor can an operator however the day of our

Who Makes Sure Our Programs Are The Right Programs?

Who makes sure our operator safety programs are providing the right information? I had a very interesting text message last week, the question was: “Hey Steve, can you tell me what oversight there is with your crane safety program as in who has vetted your program or others for the training?” EXCELLENT question and I will be fully transparent…There is ZERO oversight and no one has vetted our programs. Surprised? Don’t be. In many Canadian provinces there are no associations, no oversight, no vetting of anyone’s programs what-so-ever. I have been an advocate of safety for many, many years and our only guidance in Canada is the CSA standards for those types of cranes as well as the Provincial OH&S

Broderson IC40 Operator Safety Training

From small capacity carry deck cranes up to 15-ton carry deck cranes, we can help you with your operator certification From time to time we occasionally find ourselves being asked to provide operator certification on small carry deck cranes. Broderson is a very well known brand of carry deck crane in the industry, there are other carry deck cranes from Grove cranes, Manitex and others, but we often see more Brodersons. Today I had the great fun of working with a large group of millwrights and welders who will now be using the little baby Broderson IC40 to complete pump changes as well as valve and exchangers in Northern Alberta. The crane also has a 10′ fixed jib that will

Crane Apprenticeship Program vs One Day Crane Safe Operating Certificate: What’s the Difference?

– A crane apprenticeship program provides comprehensive training and on-the-job experience for aspiring crane operators, lasting several years. – A one-day crane safe operating certificate offers a basic understanding of crane operation and safety but may not provide the same level of expertise as an apprenticeship program. – Light crane programs in Alberta, Canada, focus on specific types of cranes and provide specialized training for operators. – A trade school program for crane operation typically requires six weeks of attendance and covers a broader range of crane types and applications. Introduction If you’re interested in becoming a crane operator, you may have come across two options: a crane apprenticeship program or a one-day crane safe operating certificate. But what’s the

Spider Crane Training and Certification in Alberta

We have now worked with 13 different companies to help them train their employees and obtain spider crane training and certification in Alberta and Saskatchewan on the safe use of the mini crawler crane as more brands enter the market here in Western Canada. The most well known and popular brand is the Spider crane, but we are seeing others like HOEFLON cranes, Maeda and Jekko begin to make entry points and grow their market share over time. Each type has it’s unique benefits and properties but the biggest advantage to all of them…relative small size, but powerful lift capabilities and the ability to maneuver in spaces other cranes simply can’t get into. Operating these cranes using remote control primarily,