I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, it’s in the companies best interest to provide the proper crane operator familirization program for anyone who is operating the knuckle boom crane.
Sadly I’ve seen it first hand an accident where it was totally preventable but instead, the operator took a short-cut and while he didn’t loose his life, he came very close but I am hopeful that the “take-away” was a life long lesson on setting up the crane truck responsibly.
I’ve only come across 2-other companies that offer knuckle boom crane operator training and one is Fulford group in B.C. I highly recommend them for anyone in B.C who is looking for training, they meet the BCACS standard and do a great job. The other is a forklift company that provides knuckle boom crane training, right along-side their lift truck training, genie lift and others. What do they know about knuckle boom cranes? Talk to them first then call us to see. If you are looking for the basics on what is a knuckle boom crane, how a picker truck operates, what is the best rigging to use, safest way to set up, and for hands on knowledge, I can think of only one company that can provide this service…and you are already here!
Take the costs out of it, look at the knowledge and practical application and you will find in Alberta, only one company who fits that criteria.
Get Started today, call The Crane Safety Group at (844) 334-8847 or email us for overview and to talk directly with the instructor.