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
Preventing lifting point failures in construction
A lifting point is used for attaching rigging so an item can be lifted to height. When a lifting point fails, it can result in a serious injury or fatality to workers on a construction site. This bulletin...
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...
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.
Highlights
- Amendments to Occupational Health and Safety Regulation in effect September 1, 2021 Published on: September 01, 2021
- Upcoming amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation Published on: August 13, 2021