So there has been a tremendous amount of confusion by the people who run pickers in Saskatchewan. The phone calls we have gotten have also left us confused until we go ahold of the right person.
The picker crane (knuckle boom crane) in Saskatchewan is now or has been called PME or power mobile equipment, same category as a small mechanic service crane (corner mount), or small carry deck crane (think Broderson) and other small cranes, less than 5-ton in Capacity.
So according to OH&S in most provinces in Canada as long as the company can ensure the operator of the equipment is competent and provides the proper training and tools, they have done to the best of their ability, given the operator the best chance of success vs handing the keys over and telling them to “keep the shiny side up” is akin to saying…don’t crash it.
What our picker training WILL provide you and your operators? Confidence and knowledge by way of a strong foundation of what to do and NOT do. You provide the competent operator.
What you will find is that many insurance companies will also provide you with a lower rate upon completion of training (certain conditions will apply) and many of the operators you contract to (if you are in the energy sector) will not only appreciate the certification but contracts will often be moved forward with given the new training.
Contact us by sending us an email info [at] knuckle boom training [dot] ca
or call us (844) 334-8847