Practical Skills & Knowledge
Mobile Crane Inspection Checklist
As part of the Level A Assessment, crane operators must complete an inspection of their crane.
This checklist is a comprehensive reference tool from WorkSafeBC which provides specific OHS references for each aspect of safe crane set up and operation. There is also a crane lift capacity analysis section, where description and weights for load information can be added.
Although it was created for employers and used primarily by prevention officers to inspect mobile cranes in industry, this is a valuable tool to prepare for your Level A Assessment.
What do I need to know?
The following guides outline the skills and knowledge required to meet each competence standard.
View these guides online or download them (pdf files → download Adobe Reader www.adobe.com)
CORE SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
These core skills are the same for all crane types.
The following guides include the required skills and knowledge in addition to the Core Skills & Knowledge.
MOBILE CRANES
- Friction Lattice Boom (conventional crane)
- Hydraulic Lattice Boom
- Hydraulic – Unlimited Tonnage
- Hydraulic – 80 Tonnes & Under
BOOM TRUCKS
- Stiff Boom – Unlimited Tonnage
- Stiff Boom – 40 Tonnes & Under
- Folding Boom – Unlimited Tonnage
- Folding Boom – 22 Tonnes & Under (knuckle boom crane ie HIAB)
- Tower Crane includes luffing and track mounted cranes
- Self Erecting Cranes (under development)
TOWER CRANES
The assessment tests you against competence standards developed by industry and registered as the official Provincial standards for crane operations by the Industry Training Authority (ITA). These guides have been prepared with funding from WorkSafeBC and the ITA.
Helpful links
British Columbia Crane Safety – Provides content on certifications, learning resources, links to pdfs of application forms, practice tests, etc.
WorkSafeBC - Dedicated to promoting workplace health and safety for the workers and employers of the province of British Columbia, WorkSafeBC consults with and educates employers and workers and monitors compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.
Industry Training Authority of British Columbia (ITA BC) - The Industry Training Authority is the provincial crown agency responsible for overseeing B.C.'s industry training and apprenticeship system. itabc.ca provides a comprehensive resource about industry training programs in British Columbia and is a useful source of information for current apprentices and their employers, as well as for those considering apprenticeship for their career or workforce development needs.