Saskatchewan Light Duty Picker Certification (2025 Guide)

Saskatchewan Light Duty Picker Certification Requirements

If your crew operates light-duty pickers or mini-cranes in Saskatchewan, the rules are strict — and enforced. Below is the officially provided regulatory wording from the regional OHS officer. We’ve kept it word-for-word, exactly as required.

This page simply adds clarity around the requirements so employers and operators know what training is required, when, and why it matters.

Who Needs Saskatchewan Light Duty Picker Certification?

If your crane or picker has a lift capacity under 5 tons, Saskatchewan treats it as a “light duty” crane — and operators must meet competency requirements under the OHS Regulations, 1996.

This includes:

  • Service-body cranes

  • Small knuckle boom cranes

  • Spider cranes

  • Carry-deck units

  • Light-duty mobile cranes under 5t

  • Vehicle-mounted pickers

If you operate in oil & gas, municipal, construction, agriculture, utilities, or maintenance — you’re in the regulated group.

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TL;DR

What This Means for Employers

In simple terms:

  • Every light-duty crane operator must be designated.

  • No one can operate unless trained and documented.

  • Written proof must be carried while operating.

  • Competent Operator training is mandatory for <5-ton cranes.

Saskatchewan OHS expects employers to:

  • Provide recognized training that covers Table 16 (see above)

  • Document the operator’s competency

  • Maintain records (logbooks, hours, inspections)

  • Ensure safe operation, setup, and stability

  • Provide supervision until competency is achieved

Why Light Duty Picker Training Matters in Saskatchewan

Crane incidents in SK almost always trace back to:

  • Poor load-chart knowledge

  • Bad outriggers/stabilizer setup

  • Misreading ground conditions

  • Poor communication

  • Lack of documented training

Proper training significantly reduces:

  • Lost-time injuries

  • Equipment damage

  • Costly downtime

  • Liability exposure

  • Compliance issues during audits or investigations

The province is consistent:
If your operator can’t prove competency, the employer is in violation.

One Day Training We Provide (Built to Match SK Requirements)

Your program hits all required elements:

  • Classroom theory aligned with Table 16

  • Practical training on your equipment

  • Operator evaluation and competency confirmation

  • 3-year certification

  • Load-chart and capacity calculations

  • Set-up and stability

  • Controls and safety systems

  • Documentation for COR audits and safety records

*Our program excludes rigging.

Book Saskatchewan Light Duty Picker Certification

Training is delivered on-site, anywhere in Saskatchewan.

Call: 587-209-2589
Email: info@KnuckleBoomTraining.ca
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