Mobile cranes & boom trucks
In B.C., crane operators must have certification that's acceptable to WorkSafeBC in order to operate cranes in any of the three general crane categories (boom trucks, mobile cranes, and tower cranes.
The Occupational Health and Safety Regulation requires employers to ensure that a professional engineer provides annual certification of mobile cranes.
See the following resources and links for information on working safely with and around mobile cranes and boom trucks.
Resources
Mobile Crane Inspection Checklist
This checklist is provided as a reference tool for employers. It is used primarily by prevention officers to inspect mobile cranes in industry. It provides specific OHS references for each aspect of safe...
Annual inspection and certification requirements for mobile cranes and boom trucks
Mobile cranes and boom trucks have the potential to fail and cause serious injury or death. This equipment must be inspected and certified annually to reduce the risk. This bulletin discusses the responsibilities...
Mobile Crane Failures: Why Maintenance and Inspections Are Critical
When crane inspection or maintenance is skipped or isn't thorough, critical parts can fail, with devastating effects.
Mobile crane requirements for planning and operation - Plan the lift, and lift to the plan
Every mobile crane lift is potentially hazardous and must be planned and carried out safely, according to the requirements of the Workers Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.