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

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