Light duty picker safety training in Alberta and SaskatchewanKnuckle Boom Picker Safety Training 

Our 1-day on site program is for all Light Duty Knuckle Boom Cranes That Lift LESS than 8 tons (Alberta) or 5 tons (Saskatchewan and B.C).

Do you need to have your operators trained and certified to run a knuckle picker in Alberta and Saskatchewan?  Find out HERE

In short, you do need to provide a comprehensive training program on the equipment you provide to your operators.

In this program your operator will learn the following:

  • Crane and Load Control Techniques
  • Tag line talk
  • Comprehensive Pre Use Inspections
  • Safety Regulations and Provincial OHS Standards
  • Load chart identification and comprehension
  • Knuckle Boom Crane Fundamentals
  • Preventative Maintenance Procedures
  • Principles of Balance, Stability and Capacity
  • Safe Operations for Applicable Designations
  • Control systems and where to stand with each type
  • Proper PPE for crane operations
  • What to do when using a signal – rigger

Upon successful completion of the knuckle boom picker operator safety training your operators will receive:

  • Certificate (3 year renewal period)
  • Laminated Wallet Card
  • End of day training summary
  • Full documentation provided to update your SECOR and Insurance files (*extra fee for this)

Course Overview:

  • 1 day in duration
  • Morning Theory (approx. 3.5 – 4 hours) start time is 8:00 am unless otherwise requested
  • Afternoon practical evaluation (1:00pm until completion)

Contact us today to inquire about our programs or to book your onsite training HERE

If your crane is larger than 8-tons in Capacity in AB, according to Trade Secrets Alberta, you will be required to have a trade registered operator run the crane.  See information HERE