Crane Weight Scales – Do You Really Need Them?

When we teach knuckle boom crane safety training programs around Western Canada, there is a very common theme among all of the business owners and operators.  Over 90% of the owners tell us that they are “guessing” at the weights that they are picking up.  Meaning, ALL of the operators know that the Hiab or Palfinger or what-ever model they are operating, that as the crane reaches out, once it is over-loaded, it will simply stop.  I’m not sure about you, but do you think that is the best method to determine how heavy a load really is?  We can agree it’s not, so with that, we decided to bring in a cost-effective, portable crane weight scale or indicator that

SATCC – Saskatchewan Picker Truck Information

I’ve been hearing about a company that provides knuckle boom training in SK, is advising companies that OH&S in SK is saying it is mandatory to have knuckle boom training in that province and that once you are trained in their program, you can then operate any knuckle boom crane.  This is simply NOT TRUE! Click HERE to review the information directly from OH&S Sask and read the NOTICE 1/8 down the page, “They do NOT certify, endorse or recommend any one company”. We will never advise you of anything other than, our training is the best there is. The conversation I just had with SATCC (Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission) has indicated the following: “SATCC doesn’t have any requirements

Hy-Rail Railway Crane Training Program

In spite of the ability to ride the rails, these knuckle boom cranes can actually be more dangerous. The ONE most critical issue with cranes that we promote – STABILITY– and once you have this ingrained into the operator, the rest comes easier. HOWEVER…what we find is that with Hy-Rail Crane Trucks primarily, that while sitting on the tracks, the issue is the ground around the rail lines slopes downward at an angle, making it very difficult to use the outriggers properly and get a good, stable working platform.  Many companies are “used to” this and simply use short reach cranes (less than 25′ – see photo below) to offset the reduced stability, good practice but makes it very challenging

Picker Truck Training

If this is what your crew is operating, then you should be prepared to offer them our knuckle boom operator program. Give your company a competitive edge by showing that your guys have been certified to operate the crane. It’s a simple process, we provide the foundation for a good knuckle picker operator, like driving, we can’t teach anyone to drive like a pro in one-day, but we can give them a solid foundation to make sure they know the few items that can really get them into trouble as well as keep them out of trouble! Click HERE to Contact Us We also show the difference between being “stable” and not being stable.  We also test the limit of the

Crane Training In Calgary – Knuckle Boom Cranes Under 16,000 Pounds

Question: Who’s Responsibility is it to make sure that the operator is trained on the equipment they work with daily? Answer:  Everyone who is around the equipment.  The business owner’s in many cases, has over $200,000 invested in just the truck & crane package that is servicing the Oil patch in Alberta.  That does not include the tools and many other aspects I’ve not mentioned.  So when you hire an operator, why then would you send him out without the proper foundation?  Many oil companies are now recommending they have our 1-day crane operation certification as part of the criteria. Click HERE to Contact Us Today for a no-obligation Quote One of the biggest mistakes I see operators doing, is

1-Day Light Duty Oilfield Picker Certification

Our one-day light duty oilfield picker certification training course covers all sizes of light duty cranes and boom trucks that do NOT fall under the provincial apprenticeship program for Cranes and Hoisting Equipment Operator. Basically if your crane can’t lift 8-tons up close on the load chart, our training will work for your compliance. See our FAQ page for more details or click HERE for all of the details.  Edmonton picker training is something we have been doing for the past 8 years and many of our customers keep coming back as our program has evolved over that time to reflect changes from CSA. Click HERE to Contact us For a No Obligation Quote