Inspections and prevention activities
As part of our initiative to reduce the serious injury rate by applying resources and effort where they will be most effective, our officers are inspecting workplaces and conducting consultation and education activities.
Inspections and prevention activities
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Inspection approach
Q1–Q4 2024
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- Continue with a crane and mobile equipment inspection approach using the "Level-Up: Own Your Own Lift" workbook series to assess and record each employer’s effectiveness in identifying and mitigating risks at every stage of the crane and mobile equipment use.
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Education and outreach
Q1–Q4 2024
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Educate and consult with employers on:
- BC Crane Safety’s Tower Crane Assembly/Disassembly Industry Best Practice Tool
- "Plan For 10" High Voltage Limits of Approach campaign
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Develop supporting tools and resources
Q1–Q3 2024
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Assist BC Crane Safety and industry to develop:
- Provisional (apprentice) crane operator training curriculum that will define minimum required competencies for achieving full scope crane operator status.
- Crane and mobile equipment operator competency checklists that will assist employers in confirming their crane or equipment operators can demonstrate competency and are familiar with the machine operating instructions, prior to operation.
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Regulation amendments
Q1–Q4 2024
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- Crane and mobile equipment related OHS Regulation amendments like Notice of Project Tower Crane and Equipment Safe for Use Certification are currently under review. We will provide direction to ensure that the amendments are achievable and effective for ensuring safe crane and mobile equipment assembly, operation, inspection, and use in B.C.
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